JUNE 2019
This month we travel to pride events all over the state. We represented NIA in Indianapolis and South Bend. We plan to be in Michigan City later this month and Fort Wayne in July. We’re looking forward to seeing regular and new members at our Atheist BrewTalk and Coffee & Conversation events. Keep listening to There is No Godcast--new episodes are available on the TING and Northern Indiana Atheists Facebook pages and websites.
ACTIVISM
love so loud, you couldn’t hear the hate
How do you challenge a street preacher spewing hateful rhetoric during Indy Pride? Drown out the hate with love. Jama Sullivan of Whitewater Freethought used our sign not only to cover the preacher’s face, but she also gave out hugs to the long line of people waiting to get into pride. NIA continued this campaign of free hugs from an atheist with a gay agenda at South Bend’s pride event as well.
Come to Roger’s Park in Goshen on Saturday, June 29th at 2:00 pm for the No Place for Hate Rally. Come and join us in celebrating love, and declaring Goshen ‘No place for Hate'. Noah Bush, Host of There is No Godcast, will be a guest speaker at this event.
COMMUNITY
AMERICAN ATHEISTS AT INDY PRIDE
On June 8, NIA joined American Atheists at Indy Pride festival where we met a number of wonderful people and connected with other organizations such as, Kokomo Freethinkers, Crossroads Atheists, Whitewater Freethought, and The Satanic Temple.
supporting our lgbtq family, friends, and community
On June 15, Northern Indiana Atheists represented the atheist community at South Bend Pride. It was a rainy day, but we endured until the end and made many new friends.
education
there is no godcast
Board member and host of There is No Godcast, Noah Bush, had the pleasure of joining Boyce Littlefield on his show, Mindful Skeptics. Check out this fantastic episode here:https://thereisnogodcast.podbean.com
links to educational resources
We have a lot of atheist and secular resource links on our website: https://northernindianaatheists.com/education/ - If there are other educational resources you would like to see us promote, please let us know.
SOCIAL
atheist brewtalk
On Thursday, June 20th, at 6:00 pm, NIA will host another Atheist BrewTalk in Goshen, Indiana at the Goshen Brewing Company. Members and allies are welcome to enjoy delicious food and beverages with members of NIA. This is a monthly event at a family-friendly venue, so everyone is welcome.
coffee & conversation
On Wednesday, June 26th, at 6:00 pm, NIA will host Coffee & Conversation at the Electric Brew in Elkhart, Indiana. This is another monthly event where everyone is welcome. We've have new people show up every time and the conversations are always interesting. Stop by for a few minutes or a few hours and chat with other atheists and allies about current events and the latest news of what’s happening with Northern Indiana Atheists and the broader Atheist community.
five guys burgers and fries with nia
On June 27th, NIA will be having another Five Guys Fundraiser. Remember to let them you know you want to support NIA with your order.
michigan city pride fest
June 29th is Michigan City Pride Fest. We look forward to supporting LGBTQ community events across northern Indiana this month and into the future.
join us at one of our social events
Join our Meetup Group and watch for future events!
https://www.meetup.com/Northern-Indiana-Atheists/
Upcoming Events
June 20th, Atheists BrewTalk, 6:00 pm, Goshen Brewing Company
June 26th, Coffee and Conversation, 6:00 pm, Elkhart Electric Brew
June 27th, Five Guys Fundraiser, Mishawaka
June 29th, Michigan City Pride, Michigan City
June 29th, No Place for Hate, 2:00 pm Rogers Park, Goshen
July 14th, NIA Adopt-A-Highway, Granger