The Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) is fast approaching. Hundreds of activists will gather in Washington, D.C., April 13-16, but if you can’t make it to the nation’s capital, you can still participate in an impressive virtual program of live, curated sessions from the comfort of your home, local coffee shop or anywhere with an internet connection. The live virtual program occurs April 14 & 15.
Furthermore, in the weeks following SRF, anyone who registers for both the virtual and in-person SRF will also receive links to recordings of almost all the keynotes and seminars listed in the program regardless of whether they were live streamed. SRF programming that’s available virtually includes:
There’s never been a more important time for us to come together and learn, share, and advocate with one voice for religious freedom, church-state separation, and the issues that depend on them. Register now to join us virtually at SRF! P.S. If you decide you’re up for a last-minute trip to Washington, D.C., there are a handful of in-person slots left at the Summit for Religious Freedom – register here. At the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF), you’re going to have the opportunity to hear from some amazing keynote speakers.
But that’s not all! SRF, which takes places April 13-16 in Washington, D.C., and virtually, will also feature a stellar line-up of seminars and workshops. The seminars will be topical presentations that are 60 minutes in length. Workshops will offer a deeper dive with intensive skill-building sessions that are two hours long. A full list of all seminars and workshops is available here. Do you want to learn more about how to counter Christian Nationalism at the local level? Perhaps you’re interested in mobilizing youth voices in favor of church-state separation? Maybe you’d like to hear an update on the current threats to reproductive freedom? Are you interested in learning about our courts are undermining public education? Are you a member of the clergy or the nonreligious community who wants to get active? All these issues and plenty more will be discussed during the SRF seminars and workshops. And there will be lots of time for you to ask questions and share thoughts. We think you’ll be impressed by the diversity of topics that cover a range of church-state issues – and we’re confident that there’s something for everyone! If you haven’t registered for SRF yet, please do it today! You can attend in-person in Washington, D.C., or virtually. Either way, it’s an event you don’t want to miss! Note: for those attending virtually, all plenary speakers & panels, as well as a curated selection of seminars will be available in the livestream. At the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) you’ll have the opportunity to hear from stellar keynote speakers. We’re pleased today to announce the newest addition to that line-up: Erin Reed, a transgender journalist based in Washington, D.C., whose work has been cited by the Associated Press, Reuters, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many more major media outlets.
In late January, Reed exposed a plot by state legislators in Michigan and Ohio who, during an event on X (formerly Twitter), openly talked about their plans to deny gender-affirming care to all Americans, not just minors. Reed tracks LGBTQ+ legislation around the United States for her subscription newsletter, ErinInTheMorning.com and has produced a map showing which U.S. states offer the most and least protection for transgender individuals. You can follow her on X/Twitter and TikTok @ErinInTheMorn. Reed joins two other SRF keynoters: Anthea Butler is the Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a former professor of constitutional law who served on the Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. SRF will feature these keynote speakers as well as stimulating breakout sessions, panel discussions and other events. Click here to register. |