You won't want to miss our Americans United program Mon., Nov. 2, 7 PM

Dear Members and Friends of Americans United for Separation of Church and State:

Please join us for our next program...

Guest Speaker: Leigh Johnsen, Ph.D.

"Religion, the American Revolution, and the Founding Generation"

Monday, November 2, 7:00 PMSMUD Headquarters Conference Center, 6201 S Street, Sacramento

Q&A following presentation

How often do we hear that America is a Christian nation, that the political system of the United States was founded on Christian principles and that its legal structure today should reflect those origins? This presentation questions that popular assumption. It examines evidence from the colonial and revolutionary years with the goal of understanding better the intentions of the founding generation.

Leigh Johnsen holds a doctorate in early American history from the University of California, Riverside. His dissertation focuses on the interaction between religion and society during the American Revolution. In 2003, he published the personal papers of Isaac Backus, a dissenting clergyman from the Revolutionary era often compared to Thomas Jefferson because of his importance for church-state relations in early America. Johnsen is currently the archivist/librarian of the San Joaquin County Historical Society.

Please invite your friends. Contact me if you have any questions.

Carol Velarde

President, Sacramento Chapter

Americans United...

(916) 684-4730

Cavelarde@aol.com

Jan 29, 2009 Event: Susan Mogull Presents "Is the Separation of Church and State Relevant Today?"

The Sacramento Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State invites you to hear Guest Speaker Susan Mogull present "Is the Separation of Church and State Relevant Today?"

The event will occur Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 7:00 PM, at the SMUD Building at 6201 'S' Street, in the Headquarters Conference Center (HCC).

Why Are Americans United for Separation of Church and State? Some claim it's a myth. Others point out it is America's first First Freedom in the First Amendment. Susan Mogull, past president of the Sacramento Chapter of Americans United will address this question and more.

Audience participation welcomed. Doors open at 6:50 PM.

Directions: heading East on 50, exit at 59, cross over freeway and feed directly into 'S' Street. Heading West on 50, exit at 65, cross 65th Street into 'S' Street. Google Map.

Questions? Call or e-mail Cavelarde@aol.com — 916.684.4730

September 2008 Meeting Notice

The Sacramento Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will meet Monday, Sep 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the SMUD Customer Service Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento, 95819. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to president@au-sac.org or call 916-684-4730. We welcome your participation. For more information please contact president@au-sac.org.

May 2008 Election Meeting Notice

The Sacramento Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will meet Monday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the SMUD Customer Service Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento, 95819. We will elect officers and discuss program plans. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to president@au-sac.org or call 916-687-0386. We welcome your participation. For more information please contact president@au-sac.org.

Coercive Evangelizing in the U.S. Military

Presented by Michael L. "Mikey" Weinstein, noted Constitutional Activist, founder and President, Military Religious Freedom Foundation, Honor Graduate, United States Air Force Academy, Attorney and former Active Duty Air Force Judge Advocate (JAG), frequent guest of radio and TV news outlets.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

2:00-4:00 PM

California State Capitol, Room 4203

Reception and book signing to follow

Weinstein's book "With God On Our Side," exposes the systemic problem of religious intolerance permeating America's Armed Forces. He established MRFF to ensure that all members of the U.S. armed forces fully receive the constitutional guarantees of religious freedom to which they and all Americans are entitled by virtue of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

Link to flyer: http://au-sac.org/au-weinstein-program-2008.pdf

AU Sacramento Hosts Local Showing of First Freedom First National Simulcast

To Members and Friends of Americans United for Separation of Church and State:

First Freedom First.org, a joint project of Americans United and the Interfaith Alliance, will simulcast a film at theaters throughout the country on Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00 PM. The 90 minute movie is hosted by Peter Coyote and features actors, musicians and comedians, as well as community members who have been part of important court decisions regarding separation of church and state. This is a free event. A flyer with more details is attached in Word and PDF. You can rsvp to reserve your seat at: www.firstfreedomfirst.org

This film is a must-see for those who support the Constitution and Bill of Rights. You will leave equipped with questions to ask every candidate running for elective office in November, the idea being that they will get the message that millions of Americans are concerned about upholding the freedoms guaranteed by these documents. Here are the details:

"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Separation of Church and State

...But Were Afraid to Ask" Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16

3651 Truxel Road

Sacramento, CA 95834

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

6:00 PM

If you have any questions, please e-mail or call me. RSVP at: http://www.firstfreedomfirst.org . We look forward to seeing you on March 26th.

May 2004 Meeting

The Sacramento Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will meet Monday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the SMUD Customer Service Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento, 95819, in Forestview Room # 2, first floor. Join us at our Annual Meeting to plan events and activities for the coming year. We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to president@au-sac.org. We welcome your participation. For more information please contact president@au-sac.org