Fellowship of Freethought Dallas

***If you are interested in helping to host WoR please let us know. We are looking for a group to rotate as hosts***

Join your fellow female freethinkers to discuss whatever topic crosses our minds! This meeting is inclusionary and confidential. Please respect these guidelines. This is a safe space for those who identify as women as well as non-binary people. We rotate restaurants, and if you have a suggestion please message one of the hosts. We are open to suggestions and look forward to seeing everyone.

For our male identifying members:

FAQ:

Q: "Why women only?" or "Why are you trying to exclude men?"

A: The Fellowship of Freethought Dallas is welcoming to all, but we recognize that safe spaces are needed for some groups, including those that wish to discuss issues unique to women. Safe spaces are not the same as inclusion. We appreciate that you kindly respect these boundaries.

Q: Does the Fellowship of Freethought Dallas have other events besides this one?

A: Yes! We have other social and community outreach activities for all of our members including families. See the calendar on the meetup page for all events. We look forward to seeing you there!

Q: I don't identify as a woman. Why do I get these e-mails?

A: Some events are intended for a sub-set of the larger group. With the way that meetup handles "announcement" notifications for a group, though, members of the group at-large get e-mail about the specific meetups targeted at the sub-set. It really doesn't make sense to force that sub-group to start an entirely new top-level Meetup Group just for a sub-set of the larger group, particularly since that's part of why the sub-group is meeting in the first place. There's already enough marginalization and alienation that certain sub-groups already have in our community. When you get e-mail about those events, consider it not in your interest area and just use the delete key to pass it by while knowing you're part of the larger community doing what's needed to help all feel welcome."

Q: I still feel uncomfortable about a group dedicated to a subset. Can I ask more about this?

A: Of course, we are reasonable people who love reasonable discussions! If you behave in a troll-like manner, however, you will be reported to the administrators of this group.

The FoF Staff and Volunteers meet on the first Sunday of the month exclusively ONLINE. Everyone who wants to contribute to our mission is welcome to attend and participate! Come to hear about the current volunteer activities we have or to share your ideas about volunteer activities we might support in the future.

Fellowship of Freethought is partnering with the non-profit, For The Love of The Lake (FtLotL) to help clean up the shoreline & park areas around White Rock Lake.

This is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community in a spectacular outdoor setting.

Grabbers and trash bags will be provided, but we highly recommend bringing a pair of work or gardening gloves and shoes you can get muddy.

Please meet with FOF Staff in the parking lot at the baseball fields down the hill from Winfrey Point. (If you're near the big white house go to the other parking lot back down the hill) At 9:20 we will head down to the shore together, so please be prompt.
Optional: When the event is over, we often will go to a local restaurant and enjoy a casual brunch together.

FAQ:
Q: Can my child participate?
A: Yes, the more the merrier! Children 12 & under should be carefully supervised by their adult. FtLotL requires all participants to sign a liability waiver.

Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Yes, we'd love to meet your friendly and polite pup! Be mindful of local leash laws. (You can only let your dog off-leash at the newly renovated 3-acre White Rock Lake Dog Park which is separate from the Winfrey Point area we will be in.)

From FtLotL's website:
"Our Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up tradition happens rain or shine, snow or heat without fail. We have been going strong without missing a Second Saturday since 1996! The premise is simple. Together, the East Dallas community transformed what was once a neglected and sometimes dangerous park into an urban oasis. This transformation is possible because volunteers collect litter in the park! Armed with trash bags, gloves, and a passion for East Dallas and its jewel White Rock Lake, this army of volunteers maintain and protect White Rock Lake Park for the enjoyment of all the residents of Dallas."