We know how isolating the path of healing can be after experiencing spiritual abuse or religious trauma. You are not alone. There is a supportive community ready to welcome you.
The Gathering is for those wounded by the church and their advocates who want to:
- find a safe environment and opportunity to discover community among others who have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma
- find care and guidance toward embracing their belovedness
- gain practical tools and resources to help move toward healing and wholeness
Meet like-minded individuals who want to find safe spaces to share their stories, process their experiences, and gain practical tools to move toward healing and wholeness.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Empowering Sessions
Hear from compassionate leaders and specialists providing actionable strategies for recovery.
Embodied
Practices
Guided activities and discussions focused on healing trauma and fostering resilience.
Community & Connection
Foster connections and create a network of support for your ongoing journey.
Panel Discussion Q&A
Sessions where both in person and virtual attendees can get their questions answered. Â
GUEST SPEAKERS
JS Park
chaplain | author
J.S. is a hospital chaplain, author of As Long As You Need and The Voices We Carry, and viral blogger. For eight years he has been an interfaith chaplain at a 1000+ bed hospital that is designated a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Rachael Clinton Chen
practitioner | speaker
Rachael serves as a lead instructor for the Allender Center and is co-host of the Allender Center Podcast. She is devoted to addressing the harm of spiritual abuse at the intersection of trauma, healing, embodiment and spiritual formation.
Brian Lee
pastor | coach
Brian is a pastor, trauma-informed coach, speaker, and founder of Broken to Beloved, a nonprofit organization that exists to provide practical resources for recovery from and safeguarding against spiritual abuse and religious trauma.
speaker list is subject to change
REGISTRATION
Seating is limited, so register to take advantage of Early Bird pricing today!
Need a scholarship? Please complete this application for consideration. If you'd like to give to our scholarship fund, you can add a donation of any amount during checkout.
TESTIMONIALS
Honestly, this event far surpassed my expectations in every way.
This was well thought out and executed. Your speakers were so good! It turned out fantastically.
There were so many good and beautiful invitations—this was sacred.
I wasn’t sure how I’d be feeling there, but you made it such a safe place.
I felt permission to engage in whatever ways I wanted to, and permission to take breaks as needed.
LOCATION
Eternity Church
1200 Wilmington Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
The Gathering will be held at Eternity Church, located 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Richmond.
Street parking and a parking lot are available, with lots of food and coffee nearby.
Local Hotels
A. Candlewood Suites (~$110)
(14 min / 9 miles)
B. Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Midtown (~$120)
(8 min / 4 miles)
C. Courtyard Richmond West (~$145)
(9-13 min / 5 miles)
D. Embassy Suites Richmond (~$155)
(10-14 min / 5 miles)
E. Courtyard Richmond Scott’s Addition (~$200)
(5 min / 2.4 miles)
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