Join AU President and CEO Rachel Laser at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque for a discussion on how a national recommitment to church-state separation is crucial to protecting our democracy.
AU's Rob Boston will discuss how the Trump years profoundly altered the course of church-state separation in America and highlight a number of current threats. Boston will also discuss the shifting religious landscape in America and the possibility of rebuilding the church-state wall.
Join us for a discussion with the Rev. Dr. Kevin Riggs, the senior pastor of Franklin Community Church for more than thirty years. He will speak about his experience as an evangelical who has tried to stand against Christian Nationalism. Pastor Kevin believes one of the primary tasks of a pastor is to be the “conscious of the community.” He is also the founder and executive director of Franklin Community Development and Williamson County Homeless Alliance.
The Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida and the Greater Naples Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State invites you to join them for a discussion with Rev. Paul Raushenbush, Rabbi Adam Miller, Rev. Dr. Barrion Staples, Cori Craciun and Kathy Curatolo on how to recognize Christian Nationalism and about how best to respond when you see examples. Registration is required but the event is free.
Join AU President and CEO Rachel Laser and Robert P. Jones, president and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), for an insightful, in-person event, “Christian Nationalism in America: Past and Present." Seating is limited, so RSVP today to attend this free event.
Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of our St. Louis Chapter on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 6-8 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum. President & CEO Rachel Laser will be in attendance to celebrate the members and supporters who work tirelessly to preserve church-state separation and defend religious freedom every day.
Volunteers are needed to staff literature table at the Georgia Council for the Social Studies in Athens, GA, on October 25 - October 27. Volunteers from outside of the Augusta, Georgia area, particularly those who live close to Athens, are appreciated.
Hans Johnson is a 30-year member of Americans United and a long-time friend of the Orange County chapter. In that time, he has tangled with and earned victories against Ralph Reed, the late Rev. Jerry Falwell and Rush Limbaugh, Betsy DeVos, and Ginni Thomas. A leader in LGBTQ+ advocacy for three decades, Hans has trained nearly 500 frontline organizers and worked in nearly all the U.S. states and D.C. He will be discussing, "Confronting Vitriol at School Boards."
AU's VP of Strategic Communications, Andrew L. Seidel will discuss his latest book, "American Crusade: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom," which examines how key Supreme Court cases over the last decade have undermined church-state separation and advanced Christian Nationalism. Book signing to follow.
The Maryland Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State is seeking a few volunteers to talk to people and help distribute promotional materials at the Howard County Pride Festival in Columbia, MD.
The Do No Harm Act will help ensure that our laws are a shield to protect religious freedom and not used as a sword to harm others by undermining civil rights laws and denying access to health care.
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