Events for November 2022

The UU Fellowship of Winston-Salem strives to become a fully inclusive, compassionate faith community known for working boldly and deeply for justice, foster spiritual growth, care for each other, protect and preserve the earth, and work for peace and justice. They covenant to be respectful, authentic, and supportive of each other as a community. As part of their morning forum, Jay Niver will be leading a discussion about Final Exit Network (FEN) and how FEN can help with end-of-life choices and challenges.

Vision and Mission To build an engaged, caring community of members who want to remain in their homes as they age. To provide members with opportunities to make and strengthen social connections, explore educational and cultural activities, and engage in shared interests with friends. To provide volunteers who perform services that help members remain in their homes with dignity. The Aging Well group requested a free presentation to learn more about FEN in general.

This will be a Zoom event during which Lowrey Brown, FEN's Client Services Director, will be discussing the exit guide program and the legal issues they wrestle with.

Dave Warnock and his partner, Bevin, will be joining us on November 19th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM! "Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus movement of the 70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs. Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. Dave is spending the days he has left speaking out about the dangers and harm of fundamental religions, with a focus on Evangelical Christianity. He also seeks to provide a safe haven to those questioning their faith, recovering from religious trauma or navigating life's tribulations as he shares his own perspective as a former ex-evangelical, but now an atheist, facing a terminal diagnosis." Please join us for a fun night of good food, good conversation, and meeting new people! We will provide tacos, chips and salsa, and bottled water. Feel free to bring a dish, side, or dessert of your own to share! If you'd like [...]

The UU Congregation of Duluth is an open-minded, open-hearted, multigenerational spiritual community helping each other lead lives of love, justice, learning, and hope. We are people of many paths who are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world. Charles Gessert MD, MPH is a local member this congregation. He will review the principles and methods of FEN, and provide opportunities for questions and discussion during their Adult Forum. Participants will be encouraged to share their families’ and friends’ end-of-life experiences and concerns.

To RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/MinnesotaAtheists/events/289385610 You may arrive early for an informal business meeting and socializing before the presentation. The presentation will start at 2 PM. Schedule: 1:00-1:15 PM – Doors Open, Room Set-Up, Social Time 1:15-1:45 PM – Business Meeting 1:45-2:00 PM – Break, Presenter Set-Up, Social Time 2:00 PM – Presentation, "Dying Out Loud" by Dave Warnock Dave Warnock is bringing his "Dying Out Loud" tour to the Twin Cities! Join us in person to hear him speak, and even get a signed copy of his memoir, "Childish Things." We will provide a hybrid option to attend as well. Dave Warnock was caught up in the Jesus movement of the 70s and lived the bulk of his life as a Charismatic Evangelical, serving as a pastor on three different church staffs. Following several years of internal struggle, Dave came to the conclusion in 2011 that he no longer believed in a personal God. In 2019 he was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), a progressive neurodegenerative disease with an average 3-5 year life expectancy. Dave is spending the days he has left speaking out about the dangers and harm of fundamental religions, with a focus on Evangelical Christianity. He also seeks [...]