Fellowship of Freethought Dallas

The FoF Staff and Volunteers meet on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone who wants to contribute to our mission is welcome to attend and participate! Come to hear about the current volunteer activities we have or to share your ideas about volunteer activities we might support in the future.

You can attend via Discord by using the following link:
https://discord.gg/EuHD9Sgx

***If you are interested in helping to host WoR please let us know. We are looking for a group to rotate as hosts***

Join your fellow female freethinkers to discuss whatever topic crosses our minds! This meeting is inclusionary and confidential. Please respect these guidelines. This is a safe space for those who identify as women as well as non-binary people. We rotate restaurants, and if you have a suggestion please message one of the hosts. We are open to suggestions and look forward to seeing everyone.

For our male identifying members:

FAQ:

Q: "Why women only?" or "Why are you trying to exclude men?"

A: The Fellowship of Freethought Dallas is welcoming to all, but we recognize that safe spaces are needed for some groups, including those that wish to discuss issues unique to women. Safe spaces are not the same as inclusion. We appreciate that you kindly respect these boundaries.

Q: Does the Fellowship of Freethought Dallas have other events besides this one?

A: Yes! We have other social and community outreach activities for all of our members including families. See the calendar on the meetup page for all events. We look forward to seeing you there!

Q: I don't identify as a woman. Why do I get these e-mails?

A: Some events are intended for a sub-set of the larger group. With the way that meetup handles "announcement" notifications for a group, though, members of the group at-large get e-mail about the specific meetups targeted at the sub-set. It really doesn't make sense to force that sub-group to start an entirely new top-level Meetup Group just for a sub-set of the larger group, particularly since that's part of why the sub-group is meeting in the first place. There's already enough marginalization and alienation that certain sub-groups already have in our community. When you get e-mail about those events, consider it not in your interest area and just use the delete key to pass it by while knowing you're part of the larger community doing what's needed to help all feel welcome."

Q: I still feel uncomfortable about a group dedicated to a subset. Can I ask more about this?

A: Of course, we are reasonable people who love reasonable discussions! If you behave in a troll-like manner, however, you will be reported to the administrators of this group.

Fellowship of Freethought is partnering with the non-profit, For The Love of The Lake (FtLotL) to help clean up the shoreline & park areas around White Rock Lake.

This is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community in a spectacular outdoor setting.

Grabbers and trash bags will be provided, but we highly recommend bringing a pair of work or gardening gloves and shoes you can get muddy.

Please meet with FOF Staff in the parking lot at the baseball fields down the hill from Winfrey Point. At 9:20 we will head down to the shore together, so please be prompt.
Optional: When the event is over, we often will go to a local restaurant and enjoy a casual brunch together.

FAQ:
Q: Can my child participate?
A: Yes, the more the merrier! Children 12 & under should be carefully supervised by their adult. FtLotL requires all participants to sign a liability waiver.

Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Yes, we'd love to meet your friendly and polite pup! Be mindful of local leash laws. (You can only let your dog off-leash at the newly renovated 3-acre White Rock Lake Dog Park which is separate from the Winfrey Point area we will be in.)

From FtLotL's website:
"Our Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up tradition happens rain or shine, snow or heat without fail. We have been going strong without missing a Second Saturday since 1996! The premise is simple. Together, the East Dallas community transformed what was once a neglected and sometimes dangerous park into an urban oasis. This transformation is possible because volunteers collect litter in the park! Armed with trash bags, gloves, and a passion for East Dallas and its jewel White Rock Lake, this army of volunteers maintain and protect White Rock Lake Park for the enjoyment of all the residents of Dallas."

If you enjoy getting together with your fellow freethinkers but are interested in something more interactive to pass the time, come join us at Madness Games & Comics in Plano for some board games with friends!

Madness has over 200 seats, and they allow for outside food and beverages.

Bring your favorite board or card games, and join us for some friendly competition.

Children of all ages are welcome, and it's recommended that you bring some age appropriate games for them as well. (Note: games are not restricted. We often have at least one group playing games like Cards Against Humanity)

We will bring some good games to get everyone started. We'll see you there!

Welcome to Newbie Night! We know it can be hard for new people to join up with an established group, so we've organized this event especially for anyone who hasn't yet been to any (or many) events with us at the Fellowship of Freethought. It's sometimes super-hard to get comfortable with the idea of meeting new people, so we hope this type of event can help ease the jitters and make you feel welcome!

Come out to La Madeleine in Plano and relax with your fellow newbies. Seasoned veterans are welcome too, since we'll need some to be on hand to answer any questions and provide some history about the Fellowship of Freethought.

Welcome to Newbie Night! We know it can be hard for new people to join up with an established group, so we've organized this event especially for anyone who hasn't yet been to any (or many) events with us at the Fellowship of Freethought. It's sometimes super-hard to get comfortable with the idea of meeting new people, so we hope this type of event can help ease the jitters and make you feel welcome!

Come out to La Madeleine in Plano and relax with your fellow newbies. Seasoned veterans are welcome too, since we'll need some to be on hand to answer any questions and provide some history about the Fellowship of Freethought.

This event is cross-posted on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fofdallas/events

*** Please respond as Attending if you plan to be there. ***

Community Service is one of the pillars of Fellowship of Freethought's mission. Our members have proudly kept our adopted stretch of highway clean since 2010! We care about the environment and we "walk the talk!" Come help us clean up our stretch of adopted highway and demonstrate our Humanist values of giving back!

We start in the middle of our prominent 2-mile stretch at Walgreens and carry our trash to the FOFD signs as requested by the Texas Adopt-a-Highway program.

Reflective vests, gloves, bottled water and trash bags will be provided. Please wear comfortable shoes!

Children must be at least 7 years of age to participate because this is a busy road.

You can join us for a late lunch after the event for additional comradery.

If you would like to contribute, but are unable to join in the cleanup, consider making a donation with the Subscribe or Donate buttons on the FOF webpage at: www.fofdallas.org . Choose to Apply your donation directly to our Community Service events and outreach programs by selecting "Humanist Outreach Team (HOT)" from the drop down box.

Come help us clean up our stretch of adopted highway!

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