Fellowship of Freethought Dallas

Gathering & Pot Luck

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The Fellowship of Freethought, as part of its mission to promote a family-friendly organization that emphasizes education, socialization, and charity, will be encouraging its members to gather together once a month to learn from each other, share in each others' lives, and coordinate outreach to the community. These "Gatherings" will combine music, short presentations, and special announcements all running alongside a fun yet educational youth program. Following presentations and youth activities is a potluck meal to encourage close fellowship among all members.

 

Monthly Theme:  Atheists in Foxholes.   We'll be joined by Justin Griffith who is a sergeant in the US Army and Military Driector of American Atheists, and has been instrumental in planning the controversial Rock Beyond Belief concert at Fort Bragg.

 


Potluck Tips


Let's make this potluck great for everyone by following some time–tested tips…

  • Bring a main dish, or hearty side.  FoFDallas will supply the desserts, drinks, ice, napkins, plates, cups, and eating utensils.  Tip: home–cooked is better and cheaper than pre–made foods at the store, but those are an alternative if you are in a rush.

  • Bring a sufficient amount.  A good rule of thumb is to bring enough to feed yourself, your family, and your guests — as if that were all you had to eat — preferably with some left over.

  • Food should be "ready to serve".  It should be cooked, cut, and ready for someone to quickly put it on their plate as they walk through the line.

  • Label your item.  Use a notecard to indicate what the item is, and perhaps what is in it (if it's not obvious).  If it's vegetarian and/or vegan–friendly, you can note that as well.   This is especially important if your dish contains one of the most common food allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts (groundnuts), nuts from trees (including Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts), fish, shellfish (including mussels, crab and shrimps), soy products, and wheat.


If you are able to plan your pot luck dish in advance, or at least know the type of dish you can commit to bringing, please indicate main, side, vegetarian, diabetic, etc in your RSVP comments.

If you have your own suggestions on how to make the potluck better, please let Whitney know.

 

 

 

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  • Justin
    Justin

    This is among the best groups I've ever had the pleasure of interacting with. This was a blast!

    January 17, 2012

  • John Pantzer
    John Pantzer

    There was time for conversation with current friends and introductions to new ones. Justin Griffith was certainly worth listening to; kudos to the one(s) who found him and managed to get him in for the presentation. I look forward to next month's gathering, and continuing to make new acquaintances and deeper friendships.

    January 17, 2012

  • Brandy E.
    Brandy E.

    I really enjoyed Justin's presentation!

    January 16, 2012

  • David
    David

    This was a super meetup! I really, really enjoyed the talk by Justin Griffith! I hope he can drop by as often as possible! Also, I'm for getting a group together to do the Rock Beyond Belief thing at Fort Bragg!

    January 16, 2012

  • Betty A.
    Betty A.

    This was my first visit to the gathering and potluck and really enjoyed it.

    January 16, 2012

  • Whitney
    Whitney

    It is moving for sure; a church is meeting at lake highlands during our previous time slot. We are waiting on confirmation of the new location but expect to have Samual Grand Rec Center for at least the next 3 months.

    January 3, 2012

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