Thur., May 13, 2021, 7 PM(CST): Virtual 20th Birthday Party - Americans United

Celebrating Americans United - Nashville Chapter - 20th Anniversary.

Twenty years ago this month a chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State was formed in Nashville. Of the 20 founders, 11 were from GNUUC. Those still living are Charles Sumner, Rachel Sumner, Gene Bryant, Barbara Belfiglio, Others who have passed were Maryda Colowick, Art Ebbets, Willis Perkins, Nancy Perkins, Rev. Calvin Knapp, Win Myint, and Oscar Touster.

Thursday, May 13, 2021, 7 PM Central Time. Click here to Register in advance for this meeting.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

During the first half-hour, the speaker will be Rob Boston, Americans United's Senior Adviser and Editor of Church & State magazine, AU’s award-winning publication. The magazine, in print, or online format, is available to paid-up members of AU.

Rob, who has worked at Americans United since 1987, is the author of four books: Close Encounters with the Religious Right: Journeys into the Twilight Zone of Religion and Politics (Prometheus Books, 2000); The Most Dangerous Man in America? Pat Robertson and the Rise of the Christian Coalition (Prometheus Books, 1996); Why the Religious Right Is Wrong About Separation of Church and State (Prometheus Books, 1993; second edition, 2003) and, most recently, Taking Liberties: Why Religious Freedom Doesn’t Give You The Right To Tell Other People What To Do (Prometheus Books, 2014).

We have invited people who have been instrumental in keeping the chapter operating and will introduce them and conduct any business in the second half-hour. Bring your favorite beverage as we toast the future and the past. Birthday presents? It would be wonderful if you renewed your membership (AU.org) or became a new member (Nashville-AU.org) ($35) or just made a donation.

However, it is your PRESENCE we want.