About FSGP

The Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia (FSGP) was founded in 1993 by Margaret Downey. Today, FSGP's community outreach efforts have changed the hearts and minds of many citizens who never met or talked to an atheist. FSGP sponsors activities, events and speakers to educate the public about the nontheist life stance. FSGP's efforts to keep religion out of government and government out of religion ensure Constitutional protection for theist and nontheist citizens alike.

What does FSGP advocate?

We advocate reason, rationalism, freethought and humanism. To this end, FSGP provides forums in which freethinkers can gather for informational and educational meetings, and for fun events and social networking with like-minded individuals.

Why Join?

A membership with FSGP is an investment in the nontheist movement. We look forward to continuing to providing educational programs, social events, outreach and advocacy for freethinkers in the Delaware Valley region, but we can't do it without support from individuals like you.

Monthly Program Meetings

To better meet the needs of our members, FSGP has recently begun to vary meeting days, times and locations. Check our web site for the most up-to-date information on monthly program meeting speakers and topics.

Monthly meetings are a great way to introduce yourself and make new friends. After the meeting a group often goes to a local restaurant to socialize and discuss ideas raised by the speaker.

 

FSGP needs you!

Over the years, it has become clear that a group is successful only when its members are involved, active committees are in place, concerned officers are elected and energetic board members contribute to the way FSGP operates.
 
FSGP is seeking volunteers for the following committees:
 
1.  Newsletter Committee
     (Write, edit, lay-out, print and distribute.)
 
2.  Monthly Meeting Committee
     (Find speakers, schedule speakers, coordinate venue and arrange all transportation and housing needs for speakers.)
 
3.  Media Outreach Committee
     (Write press releases, contact journalists as follow-up to press releases, fax and email press releases.)
 
4.  Special Events Committee
     (Using the Secular Celebrations Calendar, arrange for FSGP to host events as often as possible.)
 
5.  Helping Hands Committee
     (See the special section of this website for information.)
 
6.  Thomas Paine Memorial Committee
     (Help with assemblies to honor the life and work of Thomas Paine and other related events.)
 
7.  Anti-Discrimination Support Network
     (Help is needed with organizing the narratives received and assistance in maintaining the database is of utmost importance.)
 
8.  Legal Action Committee
     (Coordinate with the ACLU, FFRF, attorneys and other national groups who are involved in legal actions.)
 
9.  Community Outreach
     (Find street fair opportunities, process applications, coordinate booth materials and volunteers.)
 
10.  Membership Committee
       (Watching for possible new members such as people who write "Letters to the Editor." Also watching for other outreach opportunities, gather information on possible venues for FSGP to conduct a membership drive, and pursue potential members at public events -- literature and business cards will be provided.)
 
11. Free Speech Zone Committee
      (This is a very special committee that plans and implements displays to best represent the atheist community.)
 
12. Speaker's Bureau 
      (People interested in being included in the FSGP Speaker's Bureau are encouraged to submit a resume, bio and/or a CV. Photos and a list of special interests/speech topics/expertise will also be needed.)

If you can't volunteer your time or your services, please consider making a donation.

Thank you and we look forward to working with you.