Events for Mar 26 - Jan 13

General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. Please join us Wednesday, June 21 through Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and/or online for this 5-day immersive experience where we participate in inspirational worship services and informative workshops, reconvene with friends and colleagues, and explore our bustling exhibit hall. GA is an unforgettable experience for the thousands of UUs who attend. Meet us online or in Pittsburgh and you’ll leave with renewed energy and innovative ideas to share with your congregation and community-at-large! Visit https://www.uua.org/ga to learn more! Gary Wederspahn will be representing Final Exit Network at this event. A meetup is scheduled for Thursday, June 22 at 5:30 PM in Conference Room 323. Stop in and say hello!

This discussion will focus on general information about FEN, how the program operates, case stories, and include a Q&A time.

This is a group of End-of-Life Doulas who meet virtually from around the country, hosting speakers weekly from various organizations to further the spirit of collaboration and knowledge in this field. This will be a one-hour presentation and will include Q&A time at the end.

Brian Ruder and Lowrey Brown will be talking about Final Exit Network and the exit guide program.

The members of this special interest group are from all over the country and meets via Zoom the first Thursday of each month. It is an hour-long meeting, with a 45-minute presentation and 15 minutes for questions and answers. During this discussion, Russell Elleven will be talking about FEN in general.

The Humanists of Greater Portland is a demographic of largely retired folks who no longer have that sense of invincibility that might have characterized them 20 years ago. They have requested a presentation that discusses end of life planning and options, along with an explanation of the resources that Final Exit Network has to offer. This will be an in-person event.

Each third Sunday of the month, CCH members and their guests meet at 10am to discuss a topic of local or national interest to humanists.  The meeting takes the form of a potluck brunch at a member’s home. Gary Wederspahn will be presenting FEN and end of life planning resources during this time.

The Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship requested a presentation and description of Final Exit Network as an organization, specifically addressing the issue of the limitations of Medical Aid in Dying in Washington and Oregon with concerns for dementia, along with information about the exit guide program and stories of people with dementia who have been helped through the process.

Final Exit Network spoke with this group several years ago. The leadership is familiar with FEN but they have a lot of new members and would like an update.

This is part of a weekly debate during an undergrad class. This week's event is discussing dying with dignity. Final Exit Network has been asked to speak for death with dignity, and someone else will be a professional resource speaking against death with dignity.

This is a group of senior citizens who would like to know more about options for hastening death in Oregon.