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2016 FFRFMCC Darwin Day Celebration
For this year's event, we are pleased to present the 2009 feature film, "Creation," starring Paul Bettany as Charles Darwin and Jennifer Connelly as his wife Emma. The film is a dramatic and captivating portrait of Darwin as he is driven to finish "On the Origin of Species," despite efforts from those who seek to prevent its publishing, including his devoutly religious wife. The film will begin at 3:30pm and conclude at 5:30pm. This will be followed by a dinner…
Find out more »FFRFMCC Panel Discussion – “Challenging Religious Beliefs”
One of the more frequently discussed topics among freethinkers is: "How can we effectively respond to questions and talking points from the religious when confronted with their beliefs?" As rationalists, one of our objectives is to inject critical thinking into everyday conversation. Since most non-theists have friends and family who identify with a religious faith, sometimes conversations with them can veer in a religious direction. For those of us who are openly secular, listening to friends, family and acquaintances bring…
Find out more »Celebration for the Restored Statue of the “Great Agnostic” Robert Green Ingersoll
A Two-Day Celebration for Robert Green Ingersoll Dinner Party, Wed. Aug 10 Statue Restoration Dedication Thurs. Aug. 11 (Ingersoll Birthday) Peoria, Illinois More information about the the dinner and the restoration dedication is available here. This is the FFRF article about the restoration.
Find out more »Final Summer Meetup in 2016 – FFRFMCC
Please join us as the FFRFMCC hosts its final summer meetup of 2016. This will be a dinner social and all are welcome! Date: Monday, August 22nd, 2016 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Place: Leona's Restaurant in Rogers Park, 6935 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626 The chapter will provide appetizers, but attendees will be responsible for their entrees and drinks. As an FYI, Monday nights are 1/2 price pizzas at Leona's! Free parking is available in the restaurant's lot. An…
Find out more »Call for Volunteers for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
The FFRFMCC would like to pass on a community service volunteer project to those who are interested. The service will be a free kidney disease and diabetes screening for individuals in need through the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. This will run in conjunction with a food pantry that operates at the same location, and will offer free medical tests and consultations with a doctor or nurse for those who utilize the pantry. The organizer of this screening contacted the…
Find out more »3rd Quarter Board Meeting
Quarterly Board Meetings are where Board Members discuss the budget, events, membership, and courses of action as the Metropolitan Chicago Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Find out more »Challenging Religious Beliefs Discussion Workshop #2
The FFRFMCC is pleased to announce we will be continuing our discussions on "Challenging Religious Beliefs," which we began last spring. The objective of these workshops is to assist non-theists by facilitating a group discussion among fellow freethinkers, allowing them to share their thoughts about how best to address various talking points often posed by those of religious faith. RSVP Space is limited, so if you would like to participate in our 2nd workshop on "Challenging Religious Beliefs," please click…
Find out more »Freedom From Religion Foundation National Convention – 2016
Don't forget to register for the Freedom from Religion Foundation's 2016 annual convention!
Find out more »Second Saturday Coffee House Presents: A Prarie State Companion
The Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago hosts the Second Saturday Coffee House: A Prairie State Companion. Not going to the FFRF National Convention in Pittsburgh this weekend? Well, you could always enjoy the Second Saturday Coffeehouse instead! It's an election year, so October's Second Saturday Coffeehouse will present "A Prairie State Companion," with sketches, stories, and songs. Ken Novak, Vicki Elberfeld, Susan and Joe Burck, and JoAnn Hoeppner will present a musical and comedic look at the upcoming election, including…
Find out more »Vigilance for Correcting State/Church Violations
FFRF Attorney Ryan Jayne to speak in Naperville, Illinois This Wednesday, October 12, the Humanists of West Suburban Chicago will host Ryan D. Jayne to speak on the topic of "Vigilance for Correcting State/Church Violations.” Ryan is an attorney and the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Diane Uhl Legal Fellow. Ryan will examine recent FFRF complaints in the Chicago area, including a case he handled last year in Naperville involving a high school coach praying with his team, as reported on…
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