ExMormon conference this week, anyone going?

[_Mormon Think]

Every year for about two decades, questioning Mormons and former Mormons have been meeting in Salt Lake City for an annual conference to fellowship and learn from others who may be in similar situations. The Exmormon Foundation has announced that this will be the last year for the conference.

Date: 20-22, October 2017
Place: Doubletree Suites, SLC, Utah
http://www.exmormonfoundation.org/

Anyone going?

Bill

[_Doctor CamNC4Me]

No.

- Doc

[_Lemmie]

the last one?

Due to many factors, the Exmormon Foundation Board has made the decision that the 2017 Conference will be our last one. It's a different EXMO world these days, with such a wealth of information available to those who are doubting and/or beginning their journey out of the church. Exmos are meeting in groups all over the world.
[from OP link]

[_candygal]

My cousin is going without me this year...sounds like it will be great...I miss going!

[_Mormon Think]

the last one?

Due to many factors, the Exmormon Foundation Board has made the decision that the 2017 Conference will be our last one. It's a different EXMO world these days, with such a wealth of information available to those who are doubting and/or beginning their journey out of the church. Exmos are meeting in groups all over the world.
[from OP link]

The people doing it have decided to stop because 1) it is a lot of work 2) not as needed now with all the other outlets and meet-up groups people have.

[_Jesse Pinkman]

I think that if they decide to continue, they need to have the conferences on the East coast, too.

[_candygal]

I think that if they decide to continue, they need to have the conferences on the East coast, too.

This would definitely be good...The last time I went, I met people from all over...even Canada and GB...I hope they will change their minds and have at least 2 a year ...in both places. It is a community that brings people online to real life...a different feeling.

I miss my postmo oldie but goodie friends...it was the only way to connect in real life.

Safe travels to those on the way...

[_Jesse Pinkman]

I think that if they decide to continue, they need to have the conferences on the East coast, too.

This would definitely be good...The last time I went, I met people from all over...even Canada and GB...I hope they will change their minds and have at least 2 a year ...in both places. It is a community that brings people online to real life...a different feeling.

I miss my postmo oldie but goodie friends...it was the only way to connect in real life.

Safe travels to those on the way...

I agree. I hope that everyone who is going travels safely. There is no way I could take off work to go.

[_candygal]

I forgot to ask...and maybe some of you may know. Is postmo forever gone...and has anyone any word on Jeff Ricks??

[_moksha]

Since this is their last conference, it would be nice if Kerry could be there to make some Youtube videos.

Conference Program

Friday, October 20, 2017

4:30-6:30 PM: Registration, dinner on your own
6:30-7:30 PM: Social Hour, Cash Bar

7:30-8:00 PM:
KATHLEEN JONES
President, Exmormon Foundation
Welcome

SUE EMMETT
Conference Chair, VP Exmormon Foundation
Greeting and Announcements

8:00-10:00 PM:
Open Mic for Conference Attendees
10:00-1:00 AM: Socializing/Hospitality Room

Saturday, October 21, 2017

9:00-10:15 AM: WILL BAGLEY
"Leaving the Church but not Leaving it Alone"

10:30-12:00 PM:
SIMON SOUTHERTON
"CSI Zarahemla: The Hunt for Lamanite Genes"
The DNA Limits to Book of Mormon Geography

12:00-1:00 PM:
Lunch On Your Own

1:15 PM-1:45 PM:
PETER & MARY DANZIG
"Music and the Spoken Word"

2:00-3:30 PM:
KATHLEEN KIMBALL MELONAKOS
"Early Mormon Counterfeiting, The Untold Story"

3:30-4:00 PM:
Short Break

4:00-5:30 PM: D PAWL
"Stolen Treasures"
The Most Plausible Origin Story for the Book of Mormon and Early Mormonism

6:00-7:30 PM:
Social Hour, Cash Bar

7:30-8:15 PM:

Dinner

8:15-9:00 PM: Message from RICHARD PACKHAM, who is unable to be present
Founder, Exmormon Foundation
Read by Timmy Chou
Followed by others who are present at the Conference (TBA)


9:00-9:30 PM:
Door Prizes
9:30 PM-1:00 AM: Socializing/Hospitality Room