United States Atheists promotes atheism as both a fact about the world and as a way of life. We operate the first Atheist Community Center to be established in the United States. Our mission includes ministering to the needs of non-theists, promoting atheism as a positive belief system, supporting the separation of state and church, defending the civil rights of atheists, and combating the authoritarian agenda of the religious right and other extremists. We provide a safe, supportive place for atheists to share their views with like-minded folks. If you live in Portland, Oregon or plan to visit, join us for our meetings every Tuesday night.

United States Atheists is run entirely by volunteers.

Public Relations/Media Training for Freethought Groups Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:15 a.m.-noon Friendly House, NW 26th and Thurman in Portland UnitedCoR (United Coalition of Reason) Director Fred Edwords will provide a public relations/media training event for freethought groups. The event is free and open to all. Movie Night at the Atheist Community Center Friday, July 10, 2009  7:00 p.m. United States Atheists, 6514 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR 97206 (map) We'll show Root of All Evil? by Richard Dawkins In this two-part documentary, Oxford Professor Richard Dawkins examines how religious faith is gaining ground in the face of rational, scientific truth. The program takes you to some of the world's religious hot-spots, both in America and the Middle East. Dawkins meets with religious leaders and their followers, as well as scientists and skeptics to examine the power of religion. Interviews with former Pastor Ted Haggard, the novelist Ian McEwan, the former Bishop of Oxford, and others offer valuable insights into the global impact and consequences of faith in the 21st century. Runtime: 160 minutes. Admission is free.  We'll have some snacks available but feel free to bring whatever you like. See you there! Thank you to everyone who came to our Summer Solstice Potluck Picnic on June 20!  Watch our T.V. show Bunk Busters online at Google Video. Don't miss the interview with Richard Dawkins!

E-mail E-mail USA at: e-mail Phone 503-A T H E I S T (503-284-3478) Social Networks Facebook MySpace Meetings We meet every week to discuss issues of interest to atheists. Meetings are open to all, and we invite you to attend. We meet: Every Tuesday 7:30-9:00 p.m, at: United States Atheists 6514 SE Foster Rd Portland, OR 97206 Map Bunk Busters Bunk Busters is our weekly cable TV program of secular thought and rationality. View the schedule and download podcasts. Press Inquiries Would your media outlet like an atheist perspective on issues? Contact us at 503-284-3478 or e-mail us. Please note that same-day responses are not usually possible, please allow a few days for us to get back to you. Atheist Speakers As part of our community outreach, we provide speakers to discuss atheism with interested community groups in the Portland-metro area. Past venues include St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Cascade College (a Christian school) and the Kiwanis Club. Talks are typically 15 to 20 minutes with a focus on questions and group discussion after the talk. Call 503-284-3478 or e-mail us to make arrangements. Please allow a minimum of four weeks lead time to schedule a talk.

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