Humanist Association of Orange County

Join us from April 25–27 in Alexandria, VA for 3 unforgettable days of learning, strategy and community.
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The Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF, pronounced “surf”), is the annual gathering at the heart of a growing, justice-rooted movement to protect inclusive religious freedom and church-state separation — the Constitutional promises working together to guarantee everyone the right to live as themselves and believe as they choose, as long as they don’t harm others.

SRF is where advocates, organizers, experts, faith and secular leaders, and everyday people connect the dots between church-state separation and the issues that depend on it like inclusive public schools, racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and more. It’s where we come together to defeat Christian Nationalists and other extremists that threaten a pluralistic democracy where everyone can thrive.

Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) is proud to convene SRF and create a space where every person and organization who connects to these issues can come together to learn, teach, share, network and recharge for the fight ahead.

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In a time of deep political polarization, it's easy to fall into the trap of assuming the worst about "the other side." This event invites people from across the political spectrum to come together for an honest, respectful conversation that aims to challenge common stereotypes, uncover shared values, and promote understanding — not conversion.

Hosted in the spirit of curiosity rather than combat, the discussion will explore the myths we carry about people with opposing political views, with particular focus on two of today's most charged topics: immigration policy and the United States’ use of force against Iran. These are issues where assumptions run deep and common ground is rarely sought. This event offers space for participants to listen, reflect, and speak openly without fear of judgment.

Whether you lean red, blue, or somewhere in between, you're welcome. Come with curiosity. Leave with perspective.

Location: If you are new to this location, please use the map link, or you will get lost. We are not meeting at the main IRWD office, but at the adjacent Community Room Building attached to the Clinic. Google Maps gets you close, but does not help you find the front doors.

The IRWD Community Meeting Room* Address is 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618. Here is the map link: IRWD Community Meeting Room* Map https://bit.ly/ocddirwd1

Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks. Come early to grab a table spot. Full kitchen with fridge and microwave available if needed.

Questions? PM me on Meetup or find me on LinkedIn.

*"Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor."