diff --git a/app/pages/join.vue b/app/pages/join.vue
index a76c316..67bc0d6 100644
--- a/app/pages/join.vue
+++ b/app/pages/join.vue
@@ -317,13 +317,17 @@
       <ParchmentInset>
         <h2>How membership works</h2>
         <ul>
-          <li>Full access to the knowledge commons, Slack, and peer support</li>
+          <li>Full access to the knowledge commons, events and workshops, and community</li>
           <li>Free access to all Ghost Guild events</li>
           <li>Equal access for every member, regardless of contribution</li>
           <li>Your circle reflects where you are, not rank</li>
           <li>Pay what you can ($0&ndash;$50+/month, separate from circle)</li>
           <li>Higher contributions create solidarity spots for others</li>
         </ul>
+        <p>
+          Community connection happens in our Slack workspace, joined in monthly
+          onboarding waves &mdash; there may be a short wait after you join.
+        </p>
       </ParchmentInset>
 
       <!-- THREE CIRCLES -->
diff --git a/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue b/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue
index 26c0ad9..de91d71 100644
--- a/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue
+++ b/app/pages/member/dashboard.vue
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@
               <span>${{ memberData?.contributionAmount ?? 0 }} CAD/mo</span>
             </div>
             <p v-if="showSlackComingNote" class="slack-coming-note">
-              Slack workspace access is part of your membership. Your invitation
-              typically arrives within 2&ndash;3 weeks of joining.
+              Slack workspace access is part of your membership. Invitations are
+              sent in monthly onboarding waves &mdash; we'll be in touch.
             </p>
           </PageHeader>
 
diff --git a/server/utils/resend.js b/server/utils/resend.js
index e3cada2..ce79e94 100644
--- a/server/utils/resend.js
+++ b/server/utils/resend.js
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ Welcome to Ghost Guild! You're now part of the ${member.circle} circle.
 Sign in to your dashboard to get started:
 ${baseUrl}/member/dashboard
 
-If you have questions, reach out to jennie + eileen on Slack or reply to this email.`,
+If you have questions, just reply to this email.`,
     });
 
     if (error) {