Atheists and Other Freethinkers

Joey Garcia has written the Ask Joey relationship advice column in the Sacramento News & Review for ten years. She is also the founder of Rise Up Belize, advancement through education, a registered non-profit that serves children and elementary school teachers in her native country of Belize, Central America.

She writes: Increasing numbers of Americans designate themselves as spiritual, not religious, but those committed to religion insist spirituality and religion are inseparable. Part of the problem is clearly the variety of ways the word spirituality is employed. The other issue is the rise in people who are attempting to divorce themselves of religion. Common ground does exist—but in highly unexpected places! You'll find out where to find it and how to nurture it, during this lively dialogue with Joey. Q & A to follow.

Light refreshments served. Join the group for dinner after the meeting.

Location/Address:

Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community, Room 10
2791 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95818-3255

Parking instructions:

Street parking and the Sierra 2 parking lot off of 4th Avenue and 24th Street.

E-mail contact:
Phone contact: 916.447.3589
General Meeting Information:

AOF meetings are open to the public and are generally held on the second Sunday of the month, from 1:30 - 4 PM at the Sierra 2 Community Center, Room 10. Note: The months of February and October are exceptions, since AOF co-produces two public education events: (1) an outdoor faire in October - Sacramento's Freethought Day (2007-10-07), and (2) a science and humanity celebration - Sacramento's Darwin Day Educational Gala (2008-02-10). Watch the newsletter for details.