Welcome, Chicago Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses!

Location
Chicago, IL 41.89-87.63 60601US
Meetups
53 so far
Members
130 members
Rating
The Chicago Ex-Jehovah's Witness Meetup Group 4.50 4.508

Are you inactive? Disfellowshipped? Disassociated? Are you trying to fade away gradually from Jehovah's Witnesses? Are you struggling with doubts? Are you an unbelieving family member or friend of a Jehovah's Witness? Were you raised around Witnesses and feel out of place around others?

Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses creates hardships due to judgmental attitudes or the shunning from friends and family who are still active members in the religion. We hope we can all be of support to each other, while fully respecting each other's views, whatever they may be now.

Friends and non-JW family don't fully understand. We meet as a Support/Social group for ex-JWs/Friends because we have been there. We carry no agenda and no requirements from you. You can remain anonymous if you want to or share all you want. We only advertise "Meetup" on our table and don't even tell the venue that we are Ex-JW's, just that we are survivors of similar circumstances. Most meetups are for a meal or may be for coffee or drinks. The vast majority of meetups are in public places around/near Chicago.

Our totally nonjudgmental group hopes to help each other learn and share experiences about successful and enjoyable lives outside of the JW religion. There is no discrimination of any sort in our group. At meetups, we may discuss our differences but we never belittle other thoughts.

No fees, no literature, no pressure. We just "meetup." That's it. If you want to talk or just listen as we encourage each other, that's great.

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What members are saying

 Everyone is such a good person, great to meet others with same experiences. Too bad we didn't get to talk to everyone due to size of table, but I think that's unavoidable. ... 

Kelly

 Thanks to the organizer. He is energetic and committed to making this safe and fun. 

Blondie

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What's new?

  • Nov 10
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Suzi! Hope you are doing well. I haven't been to many of the meetups lately, either too busy, or too lazy to drive to some of the areas. Ha! I'm still working in Lincoln Park, let me know if you would ever want to meet up at Starbucks. Rebecca”
      posted by Rebecca
  • Nov 7
    • New Greeting for
      “Hey Michael, My mother wont speak to me either. Its been 10 years for me too. Time helps but you never stop hopeing to build the bridge. Dont loss heart.”
      posted by Elisa Rieger
  • Nov 3
    • New member
      “was looking for an answer to my questions on God's word.”
  • Oct 19
    • New Greeting for
      “Thanks for organizing the meetup! I had a great time meeting you and Problem Solver. The conversation was something that I have been looking for many years. It was great that I have finally found someone who understands what I have been through and can shed some insight as to why things were the way they were. I am looking forward to our next meetup!”
      posted by Michael
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      “Hey Problem Solver! It was great to meet you yesterday. I want to let you know that I really felt great meeting you and Jerry. You guys ROCK! After 17 years out, it was great to "meetup" with others who have similiar backgrounds. Thanks for welcoming me in and making me feel like one of the team. I didn't feel like an outcast! I will see you next time!”
      posted by Michael
  • Oct 18
    • New Greeting for
      “You are the best organizer, Jerry. Thank you so much for putting the work into these events. I respect that and you do a fantastic job.”
      posted by The Problem Solver
    • New Greeting for
      “Mike, you are the man! Glad you came out and I hope to see you at future meetups. (And order the Sweet 'n' Sour Chicken again so I can have some.)”
      posted by The Problem Solver
    • New Greeting for
      “You guys are the best. Haven't seen you down here in Chi-town for a little while so I hope it's all good. Take care!”
      posted by The Problem Solver

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