IANDS Groups

IANDS groups can be found in communities around the world, meeting to talk about and share near-death experiences, questions about death and dying, and the latest information from NDE research. Use the listings below to find the group nearest you.

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Category Local Groups - United States - Texas
Title Dallas / Fort Worth Friends of IANDS
Created 05/03/05
Greeting Open to the public. Visitors and new members welcome.
Areas served Dallas / Fort Worth Metro
Contact Jan Holden: 972-315-0300
Meeting Information

Meets the first Tuesday of each month

7:00-9:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
907 West Main St, Lewisville, TX
(Northwest corner of Main and Surf)
Room: The Parlor -- in the front bldg, end of (long) hall, on right

Directions -- from I-35E:

  • Take exit 452 - FM 1171 (Main Street) WEST.
  • Go through three or four stoplight intersections, the last of which will be Surf. (You'll see the First United Methodist church on the northwest corner of the intersection.)
  • Continue on Main past Surf, turn RIGHT into the SECOND parking lot entrance, and park anywhere.
  • With your back to Main Street, the entrance is directly in front of you (double glass doors).
  • Upon entering, turn RIGHT; the Parlor is at the end of the hall on your right.
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    The DFW Friends of IANDS exists for people who've had near-death and/or related experiences or who have personal or professional interest in such experiences. The purpose of the group is to provide these people with a forum in which to discuss such experiences and their meaning and integration into subsequent life. Discussion takes place in an atmosphere of openness and interest/support without judgment, proselytizing, or advice-giving.

    Our meeting content varies from month to month. Sometimes we have a structured program, such as a speaker or watching a relevant video followed by discussion. Other times, we "circle up" and discuss our own NDEs and related experiences and their ongoing meaning in our lives.

    Although we meet in a Methodist church, the group is not affiliated with the Methodist--or any specific--religion. The church is conveniently located, and they gave us permission to use a meeting room without charge. However, those who attend and who can afford to do so are asked to make a $1 contribution to the church for our use of their meeting room

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    Upcoming Events

    AUGUST 3: No meeting; summer vacation.

    SEPTEMBER 7: We will meet. For over 20 years, Judith has been an Emergency Room nurse. During the past 10 years, she has had two NDEs. Each was different, and each influenced her practice of nursing in different ways. At this meeting, Judith will describe her NDEs, how she changed personally and professionally in their aftermath, and her views on the current state of nurse preparation to work effectively with patients who've had NDEs.

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    Note: meeting dates, times and places are subject to change. Always check with a local group contact to confirm.

    If there is no support group convenient to you, you may be interested in starting a new group.