Black Nonbelievers is proud to present

Revival of Reason 2026 – 15 Years of BN!!!

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June 12-14, 2026

Join us in Atlanta for RoR2026, where we will celebrate 15 years of BN and MORE!!!

Featured speakers include:

– Chris Cameron
– Candace Gorham
Detroit Atheist Queen
– Hemant Mehta: The Friendly Atheist
– Cynthia McDonald
– Mandisa Thomas
– And MORE!!!

This is a family friendly event, so please bring your loved ones, and anyone who is interested in learning and needs secular support. Student discounts and sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Los Angeles Central Library

Mark Taper Auditorium
630 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Thomas Paine’s ideas changed the world, and his words sparked a revolution. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, join us for a theatrical production sharing the story of one of history’s most misunderstood men. Written by and starring Ian Ruskin.

Admission is free. Tickets are not required but encouraged. Reserve your free ticket at Eventbrite.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Photo by Chris Line

Celebrate the music, life & views of GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN.

Monday, June 8, 2026 ( RSVP by Thursday, June 4 ) (Please only RSVP if you are able to attend in person)
Charlie Brooks Auditorium
Freethought Hall, Madison, Wis.

6:15 – 6:45 p.m.   Refreshments served: Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, strawberry tartlets.

6:45 – 6:50   Please be seated. (Concert is being video-recorded and live-streamed.)

7 – 8   Enjoy the performance with Dan Barker & Darcie Johnston.

RSVP by Thursday, June 4. Invite your family, friends and colleagues! (Please only RSVP if you are able to attend in person)

Watch the performance live by going to FFRF’s YouTube channel or Facebook page. It can also be viewed on Freethought TV, FFRF’s new streaming service for smart televisions and mobile devices. For installation instructions, go to freethoughttv.ffrf.org on your smart tv or cellphone.

Free street parking after 6 p.m. Close to Overture Center parking ramp, West Mifflin.

Mark your calendar for future concert dates:

Monday, July 13 — Lyricist Yip Harburg.

Monday, August 24 — Songwriter Cole Porter.

Monday, September 21 — Composers Richard & Mary Rodgers.

Monday, November 9 — Finale. Medley including Dorothy Fields, Jay Gorney, Burton Lane, Tom Lehrer, Frank Loesser, Thelonious Monk, Stephen Sondheim and Charles Strouse.

The Ozarks Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation will host FFRF Staff Attorney Sam Grover for a public presentation in Bentonville, Arkansas. The event location and date are currently to be determined. Please check this page for updates.

Grover will give a 60-minute presentation discussing two ongoing Arkansas lawsuits involving church/state separation, as well as the broader rise of Christian Nationalism and its implications for constitutional rights and secular government.

As a staff attorney for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Grover works to uphold the constitutional principle of separation between state and church and regularly addresses issues involving religious entanglement in public institutions and government.

The event is open to the public and there will be a $5-$10 cover charge. No RSVP is required. Attendance will be in person only, and no virtual option will be available.

Additional event details, including the final venue location and start time, will be announced by the Ozarks Chapter of FFRF at a later date. Bookmark this page to get that information easily. To read more about the Ozark’s chapter of FFRF, contact Chapter President Chris Sweeny at ozarksffrf@gmail.com.

RSVP here.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Metropolitan Chicago Chapter (FFRFMCC) is pleased to host a special speaking engagement featuring Elizabeth Cavell, deputy legal director of the Freedom From Religion Foundation on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Skokie Public Library in Skokie, Illinois.

Cavell will present an overview of recent court cases involving state/church separation and provide attendees with an update on the current work of FFRF’s legal department based in Madison, Wisconsin. Her presentation will highlight ongoing constitutional challenges and the organization’s efforts to defend the rights of nonbelievers.

The event will take place from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Skokie Public Library, located at 5215 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077. The presentation will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served.

The event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP in advance through the chapter’s event registration page by clicking here.

Photo by Chris Line

Celebrate the music, life & views of IRVING BERLIN.

Monday, May 11, 2026
Charlie Brooks Auditorium
Freethought Hall, Madison, Wis.

6:15 – 6:45 p.m.   Refreshments served: Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, cookies.

6:45 – 6:50   Please be seated. (Concert is being video-recorded and livestreamed.)

7 – 8   Enjoy the performance with Dan Barker & Darcie Johnston.

RSVP by Thursday, May 7 at RSVP@ffrf.org. Invite your family, friends and colleagues!

Watch the performance live by going to FFRF’s YouTube channel or Facebook page. It can also be viewed on Freethought TV, FFRF’s new streaming service for smart televisions and mobile devices. For installation instructions, go to freethoughttv.ffrf.org on your smart tv or cellphone.

Free street parking after 6 p.m. Close to Overture Center parking ramp, West Mifflin.

Mark your calendar for future concert dates:

Monday, June 8 — Songwriters George & Ira Gershwin.

Monday, July 13 — Lyricist Yip Harburg.

Monday, August 24 — Songwriter Cole Porter.

Monday, September 21 — Composers Richard & Mary Rodgers.

Monday, November 9 — Finale. Medley including Dorothy Fields, Jay Gorney, Burton Lane, Tom Lehrer, Frank Loesser, Thelonious Monk, Stephen Sondheim and Charles Strouse.

Dan Barker, Co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), will be the featured speaker at the Triangle Freethought Society’s monthly program meeting on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Morrisville, North Carolina.

Barker, a longtime secular activist and former evangelical minister, will speak as a special guest during the organization’s regular monthly gathering. The meeting will also include time for new business and community discussion.

The event will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Morrisville Historic Christian Church, located at 226 Church Street, Morrisville, NC 27560. The program meeting is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend and participate. See more details here.

The Triangle Freethought Society, the North Carolina chapter of FFRF, hosts monthly program meetings as an opportunity for members and the broader community to connect, discuss relevant issues and hear from guest speakers. While public input is encouraged, member perspectives will guide future board discussions.

Attendees are reminded that the event is intended to create respectful dialogue. Evangelizing, harassment or discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated.

FFRF works nationwide to defend the constitutional principle of the separation between state and church and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism. See more information on The Triangle Chapter of FFRF.

Madison, Wis.-area FFRF members and their family and friends are invited to attend FFRF’s unique monthly concert series that takes place in FFRF’s 4th floor auditorium. National membership can watch it live by going to FFRF’s YouTube channel or Facebook page. You can also watch it live on Freethought TV, FFRF’s new streaming service for smart televisions and mobile devices. For installation instructions, go to freethoughttv.ffrf.org on your smart tv or cellphone.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. (CT) sharp. Please be there no later than 6:45 p.m. (CT) because events will be livestreamed.

Concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. (CT) sharp. The hour-long concerts will be followed by dessert.

Please RSVP by Thursday, April 9, 2026 to reserve your spot(s) for the concert. To RSVP, send an email to RSVP@ffrf.org or call 608-256-8900.

Mark your calendar for concert dates:

Monday, April 13 — Composer Jerome Kern.

Monday, May 11 — Songwriter Irving Berlin.

Monday, June 8 — Songwriters George & Ira Gershwin.

Monday, July 13 — Lyricist Yip Harburg.

Monday, August 24 — Songwriter Cole Porter.

Monday, September 21 — Composers Richard & Mary Rodgers.

Monday, November 9 — Finale. Medley including Dorothy Fields, Jay Gorney, Burton Lane, Tom Lehrer, Frank Loesser, Thelonious Monk, Stephen Sondheim and Charles Strouse.

Kyle Steinberg, Anne Nicol Gaylor Legal Fellow at the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), will present at the Minnesota Atheists April meeting on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Merriam Park Library in St. Paul.

Steinberg’s presentation will focus on current trends in state/church litigation and how FFRF is actively responding to them. The talk will highlight ongoing legal challenges involving religious charter schools, legislative efforts to place the Ten Commandments in public schools, and FFRF’s increasing work in state courts.

The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, both in person and via Zoom, and is free and open to the public. The library will open at 1:00 p.m. for social time, followed by a brief business meeting from 1:30–1:50 p.m. The public presentation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. 

The in-person event will take place at the Merriam Park Library, located at 1831 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104. 

Attendees may also join via Zoom. Please use Meeting ID: 856 9893 7389 and Passcode: 166449.

Following the event, attendees are invited to gather for an optional dinner at Longfellow Grill in Minneapolis.

FFRF works nationwide to defend the constitutional principle of the separation between state and church and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism.

Legal Director Patrick Elliott of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), will be the featured presenter at the Minnesota Atheists’ Day of Reason event at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda on Monday, May 4th from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

The annual Day of Reason gathering will bring together secular advocates, community members and legislators under the theme “Rally for Secular Government.” Speakers will address the importance of maintaining the constitutional separation of state and church and promoting evidence based public policy.

Elliott will discuss FFRF’s ongoing legal efforts to uphold secular government and protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans. Additional speakers, including legislators and secular advocates, will participate in the program.

The event will take place from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda in St. Paul, located at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155. The event is free and open to the public.

FFRF works nationwide to defend the constitutional principle of the separation between state and church and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism.

Join Dan Barker, Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), as he speaks at a public meeting hosted by the Austin Chapter of FFRF on March 14, 2026, in Austin, Texas.

Barker will present a talk titled “The Battle of Church and State,” examining the ongoing constitutional and cultural debates surrounding the separation of religion and government in the United States. Drawing from his experience as a former evangelical minister turned atheist activist and his decades of work advocating for secular government, Barker will discuss why maintaining a clear boundary between church and state remains vital to protecting religious freedom for all.

As Co-President of FFRF, Barker works to uphold the constitutional principle of separation between religion and government through education, advocacy, and legal action. During the event, he will share insights from FFRF’s work challenging church-state violations across the country and will engage with attendees during a discussion period.

The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Little Walnut Creek Branch of the Austin Public Library, located at 835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear Barker’s perspective on current church-state issues and learn more about FFRF’s efforts to defend the First Amendment.

Dan Barker, Co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), will participate in The Anatomy of Purpose, a live public debate exploring questions of truth, morality, and human purpose, on April 16 in Central Niagara.

The Anatomy of Purpose brings together two prominent voices who have traveled markedly different spiritual paths: Dan Barker, former preacher and current atheist, and Abdu Murray, former Muslim and now Christian apologist. Through a structured and open dialogue, the speakers will examine foundational questions about reality, good and evil, morality, and the meaning of human existence.

As Co-President of FFRF, Dan Barker will contribute to the evening’s conversation by offering a secular perspective on ethics, belief, and purpose, and by engaging directly with attendees during the live Q&A session.

The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. CT (7:00 p.m. ET), with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. CT (6:30 p.m. ET). The program will feature an opening introduction, a moderated discussion between Barker and Murray from 6:00–7:45 p.m. CT (7:00–8:45 p.m. ET), and a 45-minute live audience Q&A followed by closing reflections. Attendance is limited to 300 guests, and advance registration is required. Please click here for more information about the conference.

Sammi Lawrence of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) will present to the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs and their guests on Wednesday, March 25th, at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Lawrence’s presentation will focus on combating Christian Nationalism in public education, examining how religious ideology is influencing public schools. The talk will address the importance of community advocacy in defending secular public education.

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in person at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. It is open to members of the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs and their invited guests.

FFRF regularly works with local chapters and community groups across the country to educate the public about nontheistic viewpoints and to uphold the constitutional separation of state and church.

Sammi Lawrence of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) will participate in a panel and networking event hosted by the Women Law Students Association at the University of Wisconsin Law School on Wednesday, March 11th.

The event will bring together attorneys and current law students for a discussion on authenticity and identity in the legal profession. Panelists will share insights from their professional experiences, addressing how personal values, background, and identity intersect with legal practice, as well as offering guidance to students preparing to enter the field.

The program will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will be held in person at the University of Wisconsin Law School. The event is open to current law students and participating student groups.

FFRF regularly engages with student organizations and academic institutions to support conversations  about constitutional principles, professional ethics, and the role of personal conviction in the practice of law.

FFRF is a proud co-sponsor of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association’s 2026 annual celebration of Thomas Paine’s birthday, an online event celebrating Paine’s life and legacy. The celebration will begin at 6 pm CST on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Opening remarks will be given by Reps. Jamie Raskin and Victoria Spartz (with a special appearance from Benjamin Franklin portrayed by actor Brian Patrick Mulligan). The keynote speaker is acclaimed historian Jack Kelly, whose book “Tom Paine’s War” explores Paine’s experiences during the Revolution. Award-winning actor Ian Ruskin will perform a dramatic reading from “The American Crisis” synchronized with a slideshow. A veteran will talk, a video showcasing Thomas Paine’s Cottage in New Rochelle, N.Y., will run, there will be musical selections from The Crossing, and cosponsor messages of support.

The event will be co-hosted by TPMA President Margaret Downey and TPMA Board Member Christopher Cameron.

Register now to attend the free event.