(This event is not sponsored by Seattle Atheists, but may be of interest to members and affiliates)
Presentation by Secular Coalition for America
Our Secular Decade: How Secularists Will Take Over America
When: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, 6-7 p.m.
Where: North Room at Eastshore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue
Humanists of Washington, the University Unitarian Humanists, and other freethought groups are sponsoring a talk by Sean Faircloth, the new Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America. SCA is the lobbying organization for non-believers in Wash., DC. Sean was one of the most dynamic speakers at the American Humanist Association’s annual conference this past June in San Jose. He is extremely knowledgeable on issues of separation of church/state, founding fathers and American history and, having been in the state legislature of Maine, knows how governmental bodies operate. The room holds 50, so come early.
Please RSVP here.
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What: NWFC 4th of July Potluck Picnic
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:00 PM
Where: Ravenna Park, 2000 NE 58th St, Seattle, WA 98105
The Northwest Freethought Coalition (NWFC) is celebrating Independence Day and the arrival of summer with its 5th annual potluck picnic. NWFC group members, friends, and area freethinkers are invited to this all-day event on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Last year’s picnic drew about 200 people. The family-friendly picnic begins at 1 pm and runs into the evening. There will be a raffle and games, including bocce. Food served from 1 to 3 pm; cleanup starts at 5 pm. Bring your family, some frisbees, a blanket, sunscreen, and a picnic-friendly dish to share!
NWFC member groups include Humanists of Washington, Seattle Atheists, Tacoma Atheists, Humanists of North Puget Sound, University Unitarian Humanists, Ethical Culture Society of Puget Sound, Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound, Freethinkers’ United Network, Eastside Atheists/Agnostics Meetup, and various Atheist, Humanist and Brights Meetup groups. Humanists of Washington is leading the event planning. Please contact HOW president Jerry Schiffelbein if you would like to volunteer.
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What: NWFC 4th of July Potluck Picnic
When: Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:00 PM
Where: Ravenna Park, 2000 NE 58th St, Seattle, WA 98105
The Northwest Freethought Coalition (NWFC) is celebrating Independence Day and the arrival of summer with its 5th annual potluck picnic. NWFC group members, friends, and area freethinkers are invited to this all-day event on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Last year’s picnic drew about 200 people. The family-friendly picnic begins at 1 pm and runs into the evening. There will be a raffle and games, including bocce. Food served 1 to 3 pm; cleanup starts at 5 pm. Bring your family, some frisbees, a blanket, sunscreen, and a picnic-friendly dish to share!
NWFC member groups include Humanists of Washington, Seattle Atheists, Tacoma Atheists, Humanists of North Puget Sound, University Unitarian Humanists, Ethical Culture Society of Puget Sound, Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound, Freethinkers’ United Network and various Atheist, Humanist and Brights Meetup groups. Humanists of Washington is leading the event planning. Please contact HOW president Jerry Schiffelbein if you would like to volunteer.
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The next Seattle Atheists membership meeting is co-sponsored by the Humanists of Washington. Marc Adams will present a talk entitled, “From Fundamentalism to Freedom.” Adams is an author, artist, and activist, and has written eight books, including “The Preacher’s Son” and “The Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing with the Religious Right.” He runs the non-profit organization HeartStrong which travels around the country to religious colleges and universities to let GLBT students at these schools know there is a way out.
In addition to the presentation and a Q&A session with Mr. Adams, there will be discussion, announcements, and updates from both Humanists of Washington and Seattle Atheists. Many thanks to Humanists of Washington for co-sponsoring this event with Seattle Atheists.
This event is free and open to the the public, but the venue is limited to 75 people, so arrive early.
WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2:00 pm at the Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E in Capitol Hill. There is parking available in adjacent lots.
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