Sponsored by the Arkansas Freethinkers, FFRF Senior Counsel Patrick Elliott  will discuss “The Theocrats’ Playbook” on Sunday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church located at 1818 Reservoir Road, Little Rock, AR 72227. Patrick will discuss his years of work at FFRF including his work representing ASF in the battle against the Ten Commandments monument on the State Capitol grounds. He will also share insights into the tactics used by officials who seek to inject religion into government, and suggestions (not commandments!) for how to help protect the separation of church and state. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to RSVP, please visit the Arkansas Freethinkers events page. 

The Chicago Humanists present a conversation with FFRF Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel, and Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta. Seidel and Mehta will focus on the rise of Christian Nationalism and Seidel's book The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American on Thursday, January 23 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library, in downtown Chicago, Ill. Every attendee will receive a signed hardcover book with compliments of the Chicago Humanists. Andrew Seidel will sign books from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. The talk starts at 7:00 p.m. This is a ticketed event, please register in advance to get your ticket for a donation of your choice. Tickets are available here. Contact the Chicago Humanists with any questions. SOLD OUT.

Dan Barker will talk about "The Battle of Church and State" for Houston Oasis on Sunday, January 26 at 10:30 am. The event will take place in the Baker Ripley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus, 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX. Contact: Lew Kana.

FFRF Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel will discuss his debut book The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American on Monday, January 27 at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Sponsored by the Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers, the talk will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Sussman Theater in the Olmstead Center, 2875 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311. The presentation will be followed by a book signing, and time for Q&A. Copies of Andrew's book will be available for $25 at the event, cash or credit accepted. This event is free and open to the public. 

FFRF Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel will discuss his debut book The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Prairie Lights Bookstore, Iowa City, IA. The event is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Secular Humanists and Secular Students at Iowa. This event is free and open to the public.

FFRF’s director of strategic response Andrew Seidel will discuss his debut book The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American on Wed., Feb. 26, in Los Angeles, California. Sponsored by the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, and co-sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, the talk will start at 7:00 p.m. in the Wallis Annenberg Hall forum, 3630 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089. The presentation will touch on how the media covers Christsian Nationalism and will be followed by a book signing and Q&A. Copies of Andrew's book will be available for $25 at the event, cash or credit accepted. This event is free and open to the public. Please contact USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with any questions.

Watch this space for details about upcoming events!

Dan Barker will debate Dr. Andrew Kirchner on the question "Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?" on Monday, March 30, at Missouri State University. The event is co-sponsored by the Missouri State University-Springfield Secular Student Alliance. Details to follow. Contact student organizer Dalton McCart.