FFRFMCC

FFRFMCC Summer Social
2018-08-11 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant, 3471 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
We are pleased to announce that our next FFRFMCC meetup will be a “Summer Luncheon Social!”
Join us for brunch and sunshine as we gather in the beautiful outdoor garden of Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant. Their incredible weekend brunch buffet includes an assortment of:
Homemade Salads
Appetizers
Hot Luncheon Entrees du jour
Imported Cheese Display
House Smoked Atlantic Salmon
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Irish Eggs Benedict
“Made To Order” Omelet Station
Bacon | Sausage | Corned Beef Hash
French Toast & Waffles
Chief’s Famous Fish & Chips
Assorted Breads | Mini Pastries | Fresh Fruit
Build your own ice cream sundae and a Milk and White Chocolate Fountains
And much, much more!
Admission price includes tax and gratuity. Beverages must be purchased separately. If the weather gods choose not to cooperate with us, we will move inside the restaurant.
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Place: Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant, 3471 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60618
Cost: $25.00 per person
Note: Reservations for this event must be paid for in advance. NO tickets will be sold at the door. The reservation deadline is Friday, August 3rd, 2018.
Please click here for the link to our Eventbrite page to purchase your tickets(s):

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FFRFMCC November Meetup - Pizza & Game Night Social
2018-11-15 18:30 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co,, 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
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 we converse about issues important to the non-theist community. Or, those who would just like to simply engage in good, secular conversation, sans the games, are welcome to do so.
To reserve your spot for this event, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll. The reservation deadline will be Tuesday, November 13th.
So, before we gorge ourselves on Thanksgiving dinner while having frustrating discussions with religious relatives, let us enjoy an evening together with our secular family – with no “grace” before we eat!

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Revised Date for FFRFMCC Winter Dinner Social
2019-02-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Moretti’s Ristorante, 6415 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL, 60053, United States
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 of eight separate dinner entree options, including:
Crispy Chicken Romano
Canadian Salmon
Rustic Penne Pasta
Eggplant Parmesan
Shrimp Scampi
Mile High Lasagna (Meat or Meatless)
Apple Walnut Salad with or w/o grilled chicken (Gluten Free)
Lemon Chicken (Gluten Free)

Each entree will include the choice of either a cup of soup or side salad.
Admission cost includes all food, soft drinks, tax and gratuity. A cash bar will be available and alcoholic beverages must be purchased separately. Plenty of free parking is available!
All who would like to attend can make their reservations by clicking here.
The RSVP deadline for this event is Friday, February 8th.

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FFRFMCC Film Screening - "Losing Our Religion"
2019-03-23 15:00 - 19:30 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, 60077, United States
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 to preaching their religious teachings, but now find themselves struggling to hold on to their friends, their community, their livelihoods, and even their family after losing their faith.
Pizza and refreshments will be served immediately following the film. Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time: 3:00—5:30 PM (Screening & Discussion); 5:30 PM—7:30 PM (Pizza & Socializing)
Place: Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL
Admission:
Movie Screening: Free
Pizza Social: $5 Suggested Donation
To reserve your spot, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll.

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"Fear of a Black Atheist: How Religion Crippled the Black Community"
2019-04-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, 60077, United States
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 America. She is also an active speaker and has presented at conferences and conventions for the Freedom from Religion Foundation, Secular Student Alliance, and many others.
Her presentation will be entitled, “Fear of a Black Atheist: How Religion Crippled the Black Community.”
While the Black community makes up approximately 12 percent of the U.S. population, 79 percent still identify as religious, which makes the subject of atheism challenging. Mandisa will discuss this high degree of religiosity, how the Black Nonbelievers organization is making progress, and ways which the larger secular community as a whole can help.
At the conclusion of her talk, there will be a question and answer session.
Admission is free!
So, please join us for this insightful presentation.

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"An Evening with Roy Zimmerman!"
2019-05-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, 60077, United States
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 Williams, Arlo Guthrie, John Oliver and George Carlin. He tours the country constantly with his wife and co-writer Melanie Harby. His performance this year will be the featured attraction of the Second Saturday Coffeehouse, hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago and co-sponsored by the FFRFMCC.
Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2019
Time: 8:00 PM (doors will open at 7:30 PM)
Place: The Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, IL 60077
Cost: $20 suggested donation
The FFRFMCC will provide refreshments before and after the performance. And Roy will be selling copies of his CDs!
Please join us for an evening of fun and frivolity!

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"The Founding Myth": A Discussion with Andrew Seidel and Jerry Coyne"
2019-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 | University of Illinois at Chicago, 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
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’ prove that America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles?”
“Are the Ten Commandments the basis for American law?”
“Are science and religion compatible?”

Copies of “The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American” will be available for purchase, and Mr. Seidel will conduct a book signing following the discussion.
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: University of Illinois at Chicago, Student Center East Building, Fort Dearborn Room B, 750 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60607
Admission: Free. Space is limited
Parking is conveniently located directly across the street at the campus’ Halsted Street Parking facility, 760 W. Taylor St. (entrance on Taylor St.)

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FFRFMCC June Dinner Social
2019-06-26 18:30 - 21:30 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co,, 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
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 to bring a few non-perishable food items (canned or packaged goods) for donation are encouraged to do so.
To reserve your spot for this event, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll. The reservation deadline will be Monday, June 24th.

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"Is Atheism Still a Political Taboo?" -- A Presentation by Hemant Mehta
2019-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skoke, IL, 60077, United States
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 to maintain the “wall of separation” between religion and government. The formation of the Congressional Freethought Caucus in 2018, led by openly non-religious Democratic House Representative Jared Huffman of California, is helping to pave the way for more secular-minded candidates to seek public office. The objective of the Freethought Caucus is to encourage science and reason-based solutions and defend the secular founding of our government. It will therefore be incumbent upon freethinking voters to encourage current office holders in their congressional districts, or those they intend to vote into office in the upcoming election, to consider joining the Freethought Caucus to expand the collective and work to keep religion where it belongs — in houses of worship, and NOT within the halls of government.
This is also coming at a time when one of the two major political parties, that being the Democratic National Committee, has adopted a resolution recognizing the contributions of non-believers, and acknowledges that religiously unaffiliated individuals are now the largest “religious” group within the Democratic Party.
But, for decades now, declared atheism has been a stumbling block for many political candidates in the United States where espousing religious faith has been considered a prerequisite for ensuring a successful election campaign. Hemant will discuss the origins of this “taboo” and how secular values may finally be on the rise again in our political system.
So, please join us for this must-hear presentation.
A Q&A session will immediately follow. Hemant will also have copies of books he has written or edited on hand for sale!

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FFRFMCC Winter Social Luncheon
2019-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | North Branch Pizza & Burger Co,, 4520 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
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
(in the Wabash Room)

This will be an “open menu” event, and each guest will be responsible for their own food and drink bills.
For those who would like to attend, please click here to RSVP on our Doodle poll. Space is limited so an RSVP is required.
We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones to celebrate the REAL reason for the season as we eat, drink, and be merry!
All are welcome!

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FFRFMCC Legal Presentation and Spring Dinner Social -- CANCELED
2020-03-14 14:00 - 19:30 | IL
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 Mexican Restaurant at 4:30 PM.
Our hope is these events can be re-scheduled in the future.
Thank you for your understanding.

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