Events for Jan 11 - November 22, 2024

The Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge is sponsoring this event at the Unitarian Unitarian Congregation, 1301 Gladewood Drive, Blacksburg, VA. Online attendees for this presentation can request the Zoom link or a copy of the recording by emailing RevMcR@gmail.com. Topics of discussion include how to have difficult conversations with family regarding end of life concerns, supplemental advance directive for dementia, and how to get help when an advanced directive is not being honored.  

This event is sponsored by the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge and will be held at The Christiansburg Library in their community room. Topics of discussion include an overview of Final Exit Network and end of life resources, followed by a question / answer session.

The Health Autonomy Convergence Conference invites healthcare workers, caregivers, and all who are aligned with their principles to converge in Durham, NC to support one another while creating exits from exploitative medical mazes. Lowrey Brown will be presenting on behalf of Final Exit Network, talking about the Exit Guide Program. 

The First UU Church of San Diego South will be hosting a Zoom event from 6:30 - 8:00 PM Pacific time. The presentation will be discussing general overviews of end of life issues.

Jay Niver will be presenting Final Exit Network to this audience, talking about end of life planning and dying with dignity. Questions should be sent to info@sundayassemblychapelhill.org.

Ron Kokish will be providing information about Final Exit Network and other end of life concerns.

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.