Those of you who have been around for a while may have heard of the Religious Transitions Group, but I'm sure many haven't. It is a group that meets approximately bi-weekly at the South Valley Unitarian-Universalist society in Cottonwood Heights, UT for support of those experiencing a religious change in their life. Being Utah, of course, it's about 99% transitioning LDS. The group is run by Bill Dobbs, who is a very nice guy and moderates discussions around dealing with family, finding new beliefs, processing old beliefs, and so on - all the same kinds of things we talk about on this board. While the group has been very active for more than a decade (usually 15 to 25 people at each meeting), apparently it has been dwindling a bit lately and Bill recently sent out an email to the group mailing list asking about the viability of the group.
With that said, they are meeting this Sunday, November 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the SVUU building (6876 S Highland Drive, Cottonwood Heights, UT) to have the usual sharing but also talk about the group and where it is headed. I would be sad to see the group stop meeting, because it has been very helpful to hundreds, if not thousands, of people over the years. But it may have run it's course and most people attend for a while then move on with their lives.
So if you live in the SLC area and would like to get some real in-person social contact (as opposed to just internet), then that is a great place to do it!
- fh451
SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
Is this the same group that Deconstructor (from RFM) use to run? There's a thinly veiled question there, I know. 
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Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
No, I'm pretty sure it's not. (I don't recall who deconstructor is IRL - want to PM me?).
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Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
I don't remember either but I thought he was heavily involved in the UU get togethers.fh451 wrote:No, I'm pretty sure it's not. (I don't recall who deconstructor is IRL - want to PM me?).
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“It always devolves to Pantaloons. Always.” ~ Fluffy
“I switched baristas” ~ Lady Gaga
“Those who do not move do not notice their chains.” ~Rosa Luxemburg
“I switched baristas” ~ Lady Gaga
“Those who do not move do not notice their chains.” ~Rosa Luxemburg
Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
That's just a couple of miles from my house. I'll try to drop by.
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Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
Is it adults only?
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Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
Normally, from what I recall. There is a kids play room down stairs, but I'm not sure if they make it available outside of normal services.trophywife26.2 wrote:Is it adults only?
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Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
I wasn't able to make it due to my required presence at the barbecue grill. Is there a URL that lists their meeting schedule?
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
They are listed on the SVUU's event calendar under "Religious Transition": www.svuus.org/welcome/event-calendar/. I don't know how up-to-date that calendar is.
- fh451
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Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
Interesting. They seem to meet on the third Sunday of each month, except in January when there are meetings on three consecutive weeks.fh451 wrote:They are listed on the SVUU's event calendar under "Religious Transition": http://www.svuus.org/welcome/event-calendar/. I don't know how up-to-date that calendar is.
- fh451
New Years resolution: get out of my religion.
“The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to suspect that my own is also.” -Mark Twain
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Jesus: "The Kingdom of God is within you." The Buddha: "Be your own light."
Re: SLC Support Group this Sunday (Nov 13)
Yeah, I would take that January schedule with a grain of salt. Check back and see if they update it, and I will also forward any notices I get from the email list.Hagoth wrote:Interesting. They seem to meet on the third Sunday of each month, except in January when there are meetings on three consecutive weeks.
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