Atheists United Los Angeles

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About us

We only live once.

Atheists United's mission is to build thriving atheist communities, empower people to express their secular values, and promote the separation of government and religion.

Learn more about all of Atheists United programs and events at: atheistsunited.org

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Reimagining America Summit

Sat, Jun 20 · 8:30 AM PDT

The Pacific Ridge/Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, US

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-america-summit-tickets-1985834720105

What would it mean to truly reimagine America?

Timed to coincide with Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of July 4th, Reimagining America invites participants to reflect on the nation’s founding promises as well as the ongoing work of true liberty for all.

This gathering brings together leaders, activists, scholars, and community members of all ages for thoughtful conversations about the future of our shared civic life. Through panels on education, local government, reflective activism, and religious pluralism, participants will explore how we can strengthen institutions, deepen participation, and build a more just and inclusive society.

Grounded in honest reflection and creative possibility, the conference is a space to ask bold questions and imagine new paths forward.

Comedian & Actor, Learnmore Jonasi
President of American Atheists, Nick Fish
Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, Paul H. Seo
Singer/Songwriter, Shelley Segal
Mayor of Culver City, Freddy Puza
West Hollywood Councilmember, Chelsea Lee Beyers
Political Scientist, Cecelia M. Lynch
USC Senior Associate Dean of Religious Life, Vanessa Gomez Brake
Atheists United Board Member, Jack Kellum
Co-Founder of Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education, Lisa Perlman Greathouse
President of Palos Verdes Faculty Association, Samantha Weiss
Director of Interfaith Youth Alliance, Dr. Jessica Spence Moss

TICKETS AND FULL AGENDA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reimagining-america-summit-tickets-1985834720105

9 attendees

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AU Food Distribution -- Volunteers Needed!
Fri, May 15 · 12:00 PM PDT
2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, US
## Details

Atheists United, California's largest grassroots atheist nonprofit, hosts a food distribution in Los Angeles every month at our office building. We've partnered with the LA Food Bank and Sunday Assembly Los Angeles to give out over 4,000lbs of food each event.

We need volunteers to help us unload, sort, assemble, and give away grocery kits from 12pm - 5pm.

From 12pm - 3:30 we unload the truck, sort the food, and build the grocery kits. From 3:30pm - 5pm volunteers will help hand food out directly to those in need in the neighborhood. From 5pm - 6pm we'll clean up and celebrate everything we accomplished together at a local restaurant.

Free snacks and drinks provided for all volunteers.

If you'd like to be a super volunteer, contact us about showing up at 10am to help with early setup!

Food: Snacks will be provided free for volunteers. We also usually buy lunch for everyone. After the event volunteers usually gather at a local restaurant to debrief.

Safety: Safety vests, gloves, and masks are available for all volunteers. Volunteers are expected to be fully vaccinated.

Parking: Free parking available for volunteers in our parking lot off Rampart Blvd.

Dress Code: Safety requirements include: no open-toe/open-heel shoes or high heels. We recommend casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, light sweater, & tennis shoes). Please dress for the weather and wear sunscreen as needed.

Any questions, please contact Evan at evan@atheistsunited.org

We know we have only one life to live and few things bring more joy than helping others. Join us!

If you can't attend but would like to help support the program financially please consider a donation to Atheists United so we can organize more projects like this in the future: https://www.atheistsunited.org/donate-now

At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in an event hosted by Atheists United you agree to follow behavior outlined in our Event Code of Conduct policy.
3 attendees
SMART Recovery -- Weekly Support Group
Tue, May 19 · 7:00 PM PDT
2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, US
Welcome to SMART Recovery Los Angeles!

We offer self-empowering, non-faith-based mutual help groups for addictive problems. These meetings are free and open to anyone! No one is required to participate. All you have to do is show up!

Please message David by phone or text at 213-651-3784 with questions and to receive location information.

All are welcome.

Free parking is available in the rear of the building during meetings. We meet in the theater on the first floor or the conference room on the second floor depending on the size of the group.

These meetings are sponsored by Atheists United Los Angeles.

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For more information please check out https://smartrecoveryla.org

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Change myself, change the world…

SMART Recovery® (Self Management And Recovery Training) helps individuals gain independence from addictive substances and activities.
Welcome to our community! Our discussions are based on scientific knowledge and evolve as scientific knowledge evolves. SMART is helpful for some participants primarily because they become involved with a new community of helpful and friendly people. For others, SMART is helpful primarily because they learn new ways of thinking about themselves and their behavior.

Although we have science-based ideas for you to consider, no one will tell you what to do. Our slogan is “Discover the Power of Choice.” For many SMART is a combination of a new community and new ways of thinking. You can be involved with SMART in whatever way you want to. We look forward to your participation.
2 attendees
Secular Youth Group (Weekly Meeting)
Thu, May 21 · 5:30 PM PDT
Center for Inquiry West, 2535 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, ca, US
RSVP: Text us at 323-666-4258 to complete RSVP

Secular Youth Group is a religion-free space for secular youth
- Our group creates a safe space for curious teens to explore ethics, science, nature, and social justice in community.
Weekly Meetings
- Every Thursday night we meetup in the Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan theater and play games, host workshops, watch movies, plan adventures, and explore the universe one question at a time.
- Any youth ages 13-18 are welcome to attend.
WHEN:
- Thursdays
- 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
WHERE:
- Center for Inquiry West:
- 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026
RSVP:
- Text us at 323-666-4258 before attending
DETAILS:
- Each meeting combines a fun activity with a challenging discussion topic
- All activities and discussion topics are picked by youth participants
- Guest experts are sometimes invited to lead workshops/activities
- RSVP by text before attending to confirm we’re meeting
- Meetings are always free and include snacks and drinks
- Free car and bike parking on site
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Where curiosity is celebrated

At Atheists United, we understand better than anyone the importance of creating a safe, secular space for people to explore their ideas, identities, and values. Youth should be celebrated, not shamed, for asking honest questions.

According the US Secular Survey:
- 15% lower rate of depression among youth active in a local secular community
- More than a third of secular youth had negative experiences with family due to their nonreligious identity
- One third of secular youth had negative experience in education due to their nonreligious identity
- Nearly 50% of young people are religiously unaffiliated
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At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in an event hosted by Atheists United you agree to follow behavior outlined in our Event Code of Conduct policy.
2 attendees
Atheists United Meetup SFV, Location West Hills Pizza Company
Thu, May 21 · 6:45 PM PDT
West Hills Pizza Company, 7543 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills, CA, US
(This Event is promoted in other groups and platforms and is open to all)

When I arrive, I will try to find some space for us, most likely on the long benches in the room far to the left of the cash registers. If not there then in the main restaurant or outside patio. I will be the person wearing a black tie with the "Atheist A" symbol on it. The tie is necessary because they don't allow groups to display "political signs" in the restaurant. So I am leaving the Atheists United sign home. - Mark

🛑What to expect:

Discussion about religion/Atheism and much more.

🛑What we're about:

WELCOME to the SFV Atheists Meetup - one of many opportunities to engage in mindful discussions, lectures, book clubs, educational forums mostly online, and our in-person volunteer events like the monthly food distributions. We are an ethically-centered community for greater Los Angeles atheists. Our mission is to build thriving atheist communities, empower people to express their secular values, and promote the separation of government and religion.

🛑Meeting format:

This is a place for atheists to meet, have dinner with and talk to other atheists, skeptics and humanists. A few agnostics and religious people sometimes show up as well and they are welcome as long as they are not there to proselytize. We mandate courtesy and respect to fellow attendees, and no proselytizing. Foremost, this is a social gathering, and support group for like-minded persons, not a debate club.
If you're coming just to argue on matters of religion or politics, don't bother showing up, you're not going to convert anyone, and you will be asked to leave.

🛑This is a 2-hour event, but often we go overtime when the discussion and the great atmosphere it requires; or when we can't get enough of seeing familiar faces and perhaps some new ones.
Feel free to stay as long or as short as you'd like.

🛑Look out for topics posted in the discussion section and please place your own ideas, questions or concerns in the comments and please feel free to private message any of our co-organizers by clicking on their names. Bring your unique point of view and add to the discussion.

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3 attendees