Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia

Please join the Greater Philadelphia Coalition of Reason (PhillyCOR) for a UNITY PICNIC!

…a chance for humanists, freethinkers, etc. to network and socialize in a fun, informal atmosphere. Suggested donation: $5.

Hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers will be cooked on the grill. Please bring a dish for 7-10 people, according to your last name:

There will be games and activities for children. If you need a ride from the city, or are willing to be a driver, please call PhillyCOR Coordinator, Martha Knox, at 215-475-2573. Additionally, please call if you will be taking the R5 train and will need a ride from the Fort Washington Station.

From the park office turn right onto Bethlehem Pike. Follow Bethlehem Pike through five traffic lights. Turn right at the sixth traffic light onto West Mill Road. Follow W. Mill Rd for ¼ mile. Park entrance is on right just past sharp curve.

Nontheists and Christians: Battle of the Billboards turns into Helping the Hungry

Both billboards on 95 don blue skies and serene white clouds, but one reaches out to nontheists, while the other encourages people to Experience God. The similarity of these two billboards, one put up by PhillyCOR (Greater Philadelphia Coalition of Reason) and one by the Lighthouses of Oxford Valley, is coincidental. The Lighthouses' blog, The River, May 2008, wrote about this coincidence and featured the headline "Battle of the Billboards." PhillyCOR members and leaders read this and saw an opportunity to show that we support people working together to solve human problems, despite differences. Martha Knox, PhillyCOR's coordinator, called Pastor Heidi Butterworth of the Lighthouses, and together they planned a joint workday at Philabundance. Philabundance is the region's largest hunger relief organization.

Now PhillyCOR needs volunteers.

The work day is scheduled for Saturday, August 2nd from 12:30-3:30 at the Philabundance Warehouse, 302 West Berks Street Philadelphia, PA 19122. Volunteers cannot be under the age of 9 and must wear sneakers. Volunteers representing PhillyCOR will receive T-shirts to wear during the work day. If you can commit to participating in this community service act, contact Martha Knox at humanistmarf@gmail.com or by calling 215-475-2573.

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