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FFRFMCC November Meetup – Pizza & Game Night Social
We are pleased to announce our November meetup. The plan is to have a fun evening which will be a Pizza and Game Night Social. It has certainly been a stressful few months leading up to the mid-terms. So, join in as we partake in some post-election relaxation! The evening event will consist of a buffet of pizza, salad, appetizers and soft drinks. We'll also have on hand a variety of good old fashioned games for groups to enjoy while…
Find out more »Revised Date for FFRFMCC Winter Dinner Social
We are pleased to announce a rescheduled date for our Winter Dinner Social. This event will now take place on Monday, February 11th. All other details remain the same: Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Place: Moretti's Ristorante, 6415 Dempster St., Morton Grove FFRFMCC Member Cost: $20.00 per person, Non-Member Cost: $25.00 per person (payable at the door) Admission cost will include all food, soft drinks, tax and gratuity. There will be a customized menu with the choice of one…
Find out more »FFRFMCC Film Screening – “Losing Our Religion”
We are pleased to announce our next chapter event will be a screening of the film “Losing Our Religion.” a documentary focusing on clergy from different religious traditions who no longer believe in what they’ve been preaching. Film makers were allowed access to members of The Clergy Project, an organization founded by Dan Barker, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Linda LaScola, intended to offer safe haven for ministers, pastors, priests, rabbis, imams, and other clergy whose lives have been dedicated…
Find out more »“Fear of a Black Atheist: How Religion Crippled the Black Community”
We are pleased to announce the Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter will be hosting a speaking engagement with Mandisa Thomas, President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Black Nonbelievers is an organization that works to encourage more Blacks to come out and stand strong with their nonbelief in the face of such strong religious overtones. Mandisa currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the Reason Rally Coalition, and previously for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Coalition for…
Find out more »“An Evening with Roy Zimmerman!”
Progressive and secular satirical singer/songwriter is coming back to the Chicago area. In the current national nightmare, Roy’s signature blend of heart and hilarity has never been more necessary. His 2019 tour, RiZe Up, is 90 minutes of original songs blending a funny and forceful affirmation of peace and social justice. Roy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime, and his videos have garnered tens of millions of views. He has shared stages with Bill Maher, Ellen DeGeneres, Robin…
Find out more »“The Founding Myth”: A Discussion with Andrew Seidel and Jerry Coyne”
We invite you to attend our next chapter event, which will be a discussion between Andrew Seidel, Freedom From Religion Foundation Director of Strategic Response, and Jerry Coyne, University of Chicago Professor of Evolutionary Biology. This will be a one-on-one interview with Andrew about his new book, “The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American.” The focus will be on such topics as: “Does a national motto ‘In God We Trust,’ the Declaration of Independence, and other historical ‘evidence’…
Find out more »FFRFMCC June Dinner Social
Please join in for a freethought gathering of good food, drink and secular conversation. Date: Wednesday, June, 26th, 2019 Place: North Branch Pizza & Burger Co., 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL (in the Wabash Room) Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM This will be an "open menu" dinner event, and each guest will be responsible for their own food and drink bills. During the evening, we will be collecting for the Maine Township Food Pantry. Attendees who would like…
Find out more »“Is Atheism Still a Political Taboo?” — A Presentation by Hemant Mehta
We are pleased to announce the FFRFMCC will sponsor a speaking engagement by Mr. Hemant Mehta. Hemant is an author, blogger, and host of the website, The Friendly Atheist. His presentation will be entitled: "Is Atheism Still a Political Taboo?" As we move closer and closer to our next major election in November, 2020, of primary concern to non-theists and those who believe in maintaining our secular government will be a close examination of which candidates will strive the most…
Find out more »FFRFMCC Winter Social Luncheon
In celebration of the upcoming Winter Solstice, the Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter will be hosting a winter holiday luncheon social. Please join us in a warm and welcoming environment of fellowship and freethought (we promise not to say grace!). Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2019 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Place: North Branch Pizza & Burger Co. 4520 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025 …
Find out more »FFRFMCC Legal Presentation and Spring Dinner Social — CANCELED
We are sorry to announce that our two events scheduled for this Saturday, March 14th are being canceled due to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This is a precautionary measure to keep people as safe as possible, and also to do our part to help contain this virus. This cancellation involves both the FFRF legal presentation that was to take place at the Niles-Maine District Library at 2:00 PM, and the Spring Dinner Social at Las Fuentes…
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