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Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade
Come march with us in the Santa Clarita 4th of July Parade!
Our regional chapter, Santa Clarita Atheists & Freethinkers (SCAF), is again marching in the annual 4th of July Parade.
RSVP to join the parade on the SCAF Meetup Page page: https://www.meetup.com/santaclaritaatheistsandfreethinkers/
American Atheists 2024 National Convention
Atheists United is an affiliate of American Atheists and encourages members to attend this national convention.
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Join us in 2024!
Hundreds of atheists will gather in the Birthplace of America for American Atheists’ 2024 National Convention.
Take part in the presentations, community events, workshops, exhibits, networking, and entertainment that make this conference the highlight of the year for hundreds of American atheists.
With a compelling and diverse lineups of activists, community leaders, politicians, academics, artists, and more, this is the conference you don’t want to miss!
March with Atheists in the Covina Christmas Parade!
On Sat. Dec. 2nd, Atheists United is going to participate in the City of Covina’s Annual Christmas Parade!
Why? Because we want people to know…
Atheists are not alone this time of year
Atheists participate in our communities in wholesome, positive ways
Atheists are resilient against intimidation and bullying!
We did this last year and had a blast… in spite of the police surprising us with an escort!
It turns out one individual had made intimidating comments online about us and authorities didn’t want any trouble. And, there wasn’t, especially not from us!
The only way to overcome being met with reactions like this is to consistently be out in our communities… and show people they have nothing to worry about!
# Event details:
When:
Saturday Dec 2nd
Meet at 5:15 PM
Parade starts at 6:30 PM
Arrive early. Roads close for the parade by 4:30 PM
Where:
Corner of Badillo St and Barranca Ave (look for entry #172)
Waiver:
The city requires all participants sign these waivers for adults and youth (must be 11 years or older to walk with our vehicle)
Judging:
The parade’s theme this year is “sweet.” They’ll be judging us on that, so let’s get sugary… whatever that means to you! Our team name is the Solstice Sugar Saints. We’re planning on wearing glittery, sparkly gear and clothes that feature candy canes, gingerbread, and all that great stuff. (Nobody’s allowed to be Santa.) Your creative interpretation is also welcome!
They’ll also be judging us based on our decorations, enthusiasm, and crowd appeal. So let’s bring it!
RSVP:
Drop-ins welcome, but let us know ahead you’re coming so we can look out for you!
Virtual Advocacy Team Meeting
1-in-10 Californians identify as atheist or agnostic. It’s time for our voices to be heard.
Atheists United’s Advocacy Team is a group of local volunteers, activists, and allies dedicated to building secular political power in Los Angeles and beyond.
We meet monthly to strategize and practice direct action.
Our values:
Reason
Compassion
Equity
Inclusivity
Progress
Action
We need thoughtful, passionate, and committed activists dedicated to fighting for our values locally and regionally. If this describes you, please join our Advocacy Team!
Learn more, join our email list, and join our Slack workplace here: https://www.atheistsunited.org/advocacy-team
Virtual Advocacy Team Meeting
1-in-10 Californians identify as atheist or agnostic. It’s time for our voices to be heard.
Atheists United’s Advocacy Team is a group of local volunteers, activists, and allies dedicated to building secular political power in Los Angeles and beyond.
We meet monthly to strategize and practice direct action.
Our values:
Reason
Compassion
Equity
Inclusivity
Progress
Action
We need thoughtful, passionate, and committed activists dedicated to fighting for our values locally and regionally. If this describes you, please join our Advocacy Team!
Learn more, join our email list, and join our Slack workplace here: https://www.atheistsunited.org/advocacy-team
Leo Igwe Meet & Greet in Hollywood - Nigerian Human Right Activist
Join us for a meet and greet with international human rights activist Leo Igwe!
Come hang out, network, and watch the sunset in beautiful Hollywood, CA with our unique guest. The event is free to attend. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the bar.
Please bring a few extra bucks (or a checkbook) to make a donation to Leo's amazing work in Nigeria!
Leo Igwe is the founder of the Humanist Association of Nigeria and a board member of Humanists International. He holds a doctoral degree in religious studies from the University of Bayreuth in Germany and wrote his doctoral thesis on witchcraft accusations in Northern Ghana. Igwe directs the Advocacy for Alleged Witches and Critical Thinking Social Empowerment Foundation, both of use skepticism and critical thinking to empower communities to fight child violence and which accusations.
Look for the Atheists United logo to find us.
Contact evan@atheistsunited.org with any questions.
CANCELLED — Advocacy Team Meeting
THIS MEETING IS CANCELLED!
See you at the next one.
1-in-10 Californians identify as atheist or agnostic. It’s time for our voices to be heard.
Atheists United’s Advocacy Team is a group of local volunteers, activists, and allies dedicated to building secular political power in Los Angeles and beyond.
We meet monthly to strategize and practice direct action.
Our values:
Reason
Compassion
Equity
Inclusivity
Progress
Action
We need thoughtful, passionate, and committed activists dedicated to fighting for our values locally and regionally. If this describes you, please join our Advocacy Team!
Learn more, join our email list, and join our Slack workplace here: https://www.atheistsunited.org/advocacy-team
Advocacy Team Meeting
1-in-10 Californians identify as atheist or agnostic. It’s time for our voices to be heard.
Atheists United’s Advocacy Team is a group of local volunteers, activists, and allies dedicated to building secular political power in Los Angeles and beyond.
We meet monthly to strategize and practice direct action.
Our values:
Reason
Compassion
Equity
Inclusivity
Progress
Action
We need thoughtful, passionate, and committed activists dedicated to fighting for our values locally and regionally. If this describes you, please join our Advocacy Team!
Learn more, join our email list, and join our Slack workplace here: https://www.atheistsunited.org/advocacy-team
American Atheists 2023 National Convention
Atheists United is an affiliate of American Atheists and encourages members to attend this national convention.
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Join us in 2023!
Hundreds of atheists will gather in downtown Phoenix for the annual American Atheists National Convention.
Join us to take part in the presentations, social events, comedy and game nights, workshops, exhibits, networking, and community events that make this conference the highlight of the year for hundreds of American atheists.
With presentations, community events, workshops, entertainment, and social events, and featuring one of the most compelling and diverse lineups of speakers, activists, community leaders, academics, politicians, and artists that you’ll see at any atheist event in America, this is the conference you don’t want to miss!
As a member of Atheists United you can purchase “Local Activist” tickets for only $99.
That is a $150 discount
Hell of High Water: Religion and Climate Change Denial
Atheists United is thrilled to co-host Glenn Branch, Deputy Director of National Center for Science Education, with our local partner Center For Inquiry Los Angeles.
Despite the scientific consensus, there are substantial obstacles to the acceptance of anthropogenic climate change among the American public and to the incorporation of climate change in U.S. public science education.
In his talk, Glenn Branch of the National Center for Science Education will address the question, To what extent do religious views, in particular evangelical Christianity, present such obstacles, as they clearly have in the case of evolution? A spate of notorious incidents and dismaying statistics suggests that there’s a robust connection between evangelicalism and climate change denial. But a close analysis of recent history and survey data reveals that the connection is contingent and conditional, suggesting the possibility of its dissolution: it may not be necessary to wait for a cold day in Hell.
Glenn Branch is deputy director of the National Center for Science Education, a nonprofit organization that defends the integrity of science education against ideological interference. He was elected as a Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry in 2022. He was the co-editor, with Eugenie C. Scott, of Not in Our Classrooms: Why Intelligent Design is Wrong for Our Schools, and author or coauthor of numerous articles on climate education and evolution education, and obstacles to them, in such publications as Scientific American, The American Biology Teacher, and the Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics. He was awarded the Evolution Education Award for 2020 by the National Association of Biology Teachers.
Admission: $10, or FREE for CFI Members*
*Membership is $60/year. Find out more and join here: https://cfiwest.org/donate/
Advocacy Team Meeting
1-in-10 Californians identify as atheist or agnostic. It’s time for our voices to be heard.
Atheists United’s Advocacy Team is a group of local volunteers, activists, and allies dedicated to building secular political power in Los Angeles and beyond.
We meet monthly to strategize and practice direct action.
Our values:
Reason
Compassion
Equity
Inclusivity
Progress
Action
We need thoughtful, passionate, and committed activists dedicated to fighting for our values locally and regionally. If this describes you, please join our Advocacy Team!
Learn more, join our email list, and join our Slack workplace here: https://www.atheistsunited.org/advocacy-team
Advocacy Team Meeting (New Location)
NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE!
Tonight’s location: 2535 W Temple, Los Angeles, CA
(Free Parking around back)
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1-in-10 Californians identify as atheist or agnostic. It’s time for our voices to be heard.
Atheists United’s Advocacy Team is a group of local volunteers, activists, and allies dedicated to building secular political power in Los Angeles and beyond.
We meet monthly to strategize and practice direct action.
Our values:
Reason
Compassion
Equity
Inclusivity
Progress
Action
We need thoughtful, passionate, and committed activists dedicated to fighting for our values locally and regionally. If this describes you, please join our Advocacy Team!
Learn more, join our email list, and join our Slack workplace here: https://www.atheistsunited.org/advocacy-team
Advocacy Team Meetup @ Heretic House
1-in-10 Californians identify as atheist or agnostic. It’s time for our voices to be heard.
Atheists United’s Advocacy Team is a group of local volunteers, activists, and allies dedicated to building secular political power in Los Angeles and beyond.
We meet monthly to strategize and discuss how we’re going to organize next.
We need thoughtful, passionate, and committed activists dedicated to changing the world. If this describes you, please join our Advocacy Team.
make sure to join our email list and swing by an upcoming Advocacy Team Meetup
Our values:
Reason
Compassion
Equity
Inclusivity
Progress
Action
Learn more about our Advocacy Team and join our team Slack workplace: https://www.atheistsunited.org/advocacy-team
Atheist Street Pirate Los Angeles Sign Hunt
Join our Atheists Street Pirates of Los Angeles as they set sail to plunder illegal religious signage, together.
Atheist Street Pirates was founded in 2021 by Captain Evan Clark as a way to track illegal and unwelcome religious propaganda around LA's streets, bridges, and telephone poles. Since its inception, it has received international media attention and attracted dozens of dedicated volunteers from across the United States to its mission.
On December 17th you have the rare opportunity to join a team of local street pirates for a group hunt near downtown Los Angeles. Together we'll try and take down over 10 signs in defense of the land laws protecting the separation of ship and state.
After the hunt, we'll find a local establishment to share a feast.
Volunteers must bring with them proper street sailing attire (sneakers and sunglasses) and should dress for the weather. Masks and pirate attire are encouraged as we'll be carpooling around town together.
First-timers welcome. Must RSVP to attend. Safety vests and gloves will be provided.
Free parking at the Center for Inquiry West building in the back lot. Email questions to Evan@atheistsunited.org
March with Atheists United at Covina Christmas Parade
March with Atheists United at Covina Christmas Parade
Join us as we march in the Covina Christmas parade! Show your atheist pride by join our "Solstice Sugar Saints" team and helping us spread joy to thousands of parade attendees.
This is Atheists United first time marching in this parade so please arrive early (parking will be limited) and keep in contact with Evan, our event organizer. Please bring a hard copy of your signed waiver to attend (yes, we will have extras in person you can sign).
Volunteer Instructions
5:00PM → Arrive and meet outside Covina City Hall for group dress up
Lots of streets will be closed so plan extra time to find parking
5:40 PM → Group Parade Check-in
6:30 PM → Parade Starts (We march holding a banner and our giant candy canes)
8:00 PM --> Parade ends
What to wear
Walking shoes & jeans
Dark-colored shirts/jackets/sweaters (Black is ideal) -- It will be cold, dress for the weather.
You’ll be given a fun hat, a decorative still, and different props to holds.
Important Forms
Adult Waivers (Must bring a signed hard copy to participate)
Minors Waivers (Ages 10-18)
#Standing4BlackGirls Rally Against Rape Culture and Sexual Violence
On October 22nd, the #Standing4BlackGirls coalition will take to the streets again in Leimert Park, L.A. to uplift Black girl and women survivors of sexual and domestic violence and call for the formation of a regional fund to provide mental health, jobs and educational resources for Black girls across sexual orientation. Information on how to participate as a speaker, vendor or volunteer: https://bit.ly/3CJJMFd
Join Atheists United members in support of this rally!
My Journey Into Texas Secular Political Activism & How You Can Help | AU Live
Atheists United is thrilled to be hosting secular activist, Dr. Wil Jeudy, as this month's AU Live Speaker!
Wil was living his life as a young adult and voted every two years for the national elections. Then in 2016 Donald Trump was elected. Coincidentally this was the same time that he was gravitating towards secularism and atheism. In an attempt to make this world a better place, and because he only has limited time and energy… he decided to mash those two interests together and Secular Houston was born in 2021.
He now has a platform from which to give secular politics a voice in the greater Houston area, as well as to educate people on why local politics is extremely important and how to vote in those local politics.
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This event is free for all Atheists United paid members with a suggested donation of $10 for non-members.
Members are also welcome at our AU Sunday Social from 11AM - 12:30PM on the 4th Sunday of each month just before our speaker event. Free food and snack for attendees.
To become a member visit www.atheistsunited.org.
The meeting will be hosted OUTDOORS AND IN PERSON and is first-come-first-serve for up to 60 guests. Please dress according to the weather. Proof of vaccination is required to attend.
Parking is EXTREMELY limited in a residential neighborhood. We strongly recommend carpooling and/or public transportation.
The event will also be live-streamed for all to access on Atheists United's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/AtheistsUnited
Email evan@atheistsunited.org if you have any questions.
Bans Off Our Bodies May 14th Rally
March with fellow Atheists United members at the May 14th BANS OFF OUR BODIES RALLY in downtown Los Angeles.
MEETING LOCATION:
Heretic House, 724 E Edgeware Rd, Los Angeles CA
MEETING TIME:
8:30 AM (Leave for rally no later than 9:30 AM)
Coffee and donuts will be provided
OTHER DETAILS:
Please dress for the weather/event (sunscreen, sneakers, etc.)
Walk from Heretic House to Los Angeles City Hall is 1.3 miles. If you’re unable to walk with the group please plan your own transportation and meet us there
We’ll be carrying and handing out protest signs that stand for women’s reproductive rights
Email evan@atheistsunited.org if you have any questions
Join Women's March Action, Planned Parenthood, and our partners for a national day of action! The Bans Off Our Bodies Abortion Rally in Downtown Los Angeles will be at City Hall on Saturday, May 14th, at 10:00 a.m.
In the coming months the Supreme Court will issue its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, and legal experts widely expect the Court to severely curtail -- or even overturn altogether -- the 50 year precedent that established every woman's right to determine if they will give birth.
If that happens, 36 million people across the country will lose access to abortion.
Join us on May 14th in Downtown LA to say "BANS OFF OUR BODIES!"
Atheist Street Pirates Training Webinar
Must Register to attend: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuyorDovH9VWarXEN1VYxPyS9QFsataQ
Learn more about the Atheist Street Pirate program: www.atheistsunited.org/streetpirates
Read recent coverage about Atheist Street Pirates program: https://www.atheistsunited.org/news/atheist-street-pirate-program-goes-viral
Atheists United visit Rampart Village Neighborhood Council Meeting
Atheists United has been invited to introduce itself to the Rampart Village Neighborhood Council members and share about our organization and the Food Distribution we’ve been hosting at CFI since 2020.
How to join the meeting:
- ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83160725843
- Telephone: 888 475 4499
- Mtg. ID: 831 6072 5843 (No Password Required)