Announcing the Reimagining America Summit
Atheists United isn’t normally in the business of holding big conferences… but these are not normal times.
On Saturday, June 20, we’re joining with two national partners to go above and beyond our mission, responding to the Trump administration’s ongoing policies of Christian nationalism with the Reimagining America Summit: a special one-day event featuring a dynamic lineup of community leaders, activists, scholars, comedians, musicians, and more.
We’ve joined with American Atheists and Pacific Unitarian Church to welcome attendees of all ages to explore the promise, challenges, and future of American democracy.
This summit is as much about connecting as it is about sharing ideas. Progress is only possible when people of all backgrounds and beliefs come together to find common purpose. Please join us in this critical moment between remembrance and reimagining — just after Juneteenth and ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
The gathering will bring together an exciting slate of experts, activists, and entertainers for thought-provoking discussions about our collective future. Through panels on education, local government, reflective activism, and religious pluralism, participants will explore how we can strengthen democratic institutions, deepen civic engagement, and ultimately build a more just and inclusive society.
Grounded in honest reflection, empathetic dialogue, and creative possibility, this conference is a space to ask bold questions and imagine new paths forward to achieving our nation’s founding promises. The event will conclude with dinner, music, and comedy — reminding us that art, laughter, and shared joy are also essential to a healthy America.
The Reimagining America Summit will take place from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM at the beautiful Pacific Unitarian Church in Rancho Palos Verdes. Participants will be able to purchase lunch from immigrant vendors. Admission includes dinner and a full day of meaningful connection and much-needed conversation.
Early-bird tickets are available now. Secure your spot today!
Featuring, as of writing:
Comedian & Actor, Learnmore Jonasi
President of American Atheists, Nick Fish
Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, Paul H. Seo
Singer/Songwriter, Shelley Segal
Mayor of Culver City, Freddy Puza
West Hollywood Councilmember, Chelsea Lee Beyers
Political Scientist, Cecelia M. Lynch
USC Senior Associate Dean of Religious Life, Vanessa Gomez Brake
Atheists United Board Member, Jack Kellum
Co-Founder of Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education, Lisa Perlman Greathouse
President of Palos Verdes Faculty Association, Samantha Weiss
Director of Interfaith Youth Alliance, Dr. Jessica Spence Moss
More to be announced soon!
You can pitch in to help us afford the speakers and their travel at atheistsunited.org/donate
