October's meeting will be centered around a video presentation, a humorous look at religious activities and also the world of paranormal beliefs. Gary has offered to bring in some of his recorded episodes of the cable TV show by the comedy team of Penn and Teller, which ridicules and reveals the truth behind some outlandish beliefs of the "faith based" world. The show is titled "Bullshit", and please be forewarned that profanity is liberally used throughout the videos. We will watch a least one episode (they run about 25 minutes each) and then have a discussion.
We now have a private meeting space!! The OutWilmington Community Center is on the corner of Castle Street and 4th. This facility is a social and support center for the GLBT (gay) community, and welcomes and encourages all people working toward an enlightened and diverse community. They are delighted to host the Cape Fear Freethinkers on the second Sunday of each month at 11AM. This large airy room has sofas and chairs and can seat 40-50 people. It is ideal for group discussion or a speaker program. There is also a kitchenette and restroom. We do "pass the hat" at each meeting in order to make a donation to this facility, and for our other expenses. In general, we meet at 11 for coffee, hold the business portion of the meeting from 11:30-12, and reserve the last hour for a program or group discussion. or a speaker. Please think of program ideas, speakers, or discussion topics for future meetings.

The Cape Fear Freethinkers will gather for a Pot Luck supper at Hugh McRae Park at 5PM Sunday, Sept 24th. We have reserved Picnic shelter # 4. This event will take place rain or shine, as the shelter is large. Please plan to attend with your families! This will be a great way for the kids to get to meet other freethinkers, and perhaps form the nucleus of a kids group for occasional activities.
Suggestions as to What To Bring:

We will provide soft drinks and ice, paper goods, music and games -- how about having a badminton tournament- we could have the Atheists against the Agnostics!

Everyone please bring your own eating utensils, and if you want "adult" beverages, please bring those as well.

Please make a dish to feed at least 6 people.

If your last name begins with A thru G, please bring a side dish or a salad, including potato salads, bean salads, etc.

For names which start with H thru N, please bring a main dish. This could be finger foods like chicken, pizza or sandwiches, or anything you like. We do not plan to fire up the grill, so please bring everything pre cooked.

For O thru T, please bring a dessert.

For T thru Z, please bring ice and soft drinks (diet and non diet)

August 13 program: We will continue our discussion from last month, this time with an emphasis on the ceremonies of life- what do you do about weddings, funerals, major holidays, etc. Please bring in books, web addresses, etc., which may have helped you plan these events in a sectarian manner.
We now have a private meeting space!! The OutWilmington Community Center is on the corner of Castle Street and 4th. This facility is a social and support center for the GLBT (gay) community, and welcomes and encourages all people working toward an enlightened and diverse community. They are delighted to host the Cape Fear Freethinkers on the second Sunday of each month at 11AM. This large airy room has sofas and chairs and can seat 40-50 people. It is ideal for group discussion or a speaker program. There is also a kitchenette and restroom. In general, we meet at 11 for coffee, hold the business portion of the meeting from 11:30-12, and reserve the last hour for a program or group discussion. or a speaker. Please think of program ideas, speakers, or discussion topics for future meetings.

July 9th program: We will have another group discussion. The topic is "Living as an Atheist in a Christian World" Learn how other members deal with holidays, being confronted with religious situations, etc. We now have a private meeting space!! The OutWilmington Community Center is on the corner of Castle Street and 4th. This facility is a social and support center for the GLBT (gay) community, and welcomes and encourages all people working toward an enlightened and diverse community. They are delighted to host the Cape Fear Freethinkers on the second Sunday of each month at 11AM. This large airy room has sofas and chairs and can seat 40-50 people. It is ideal for group discussion or a speaker program. There is also a kitchenette and restroom. In general, we meet at 11 for coffee, hold the business portion of the meeting from 11:30-12, and reserve the last hour for a program or group discussion. or a speaker. Please think of program ideas, speakers, or discussion topics for future meetings.

We will attend a showing of "The DaVinci Code" and walk over to the adjacent pub, The Fox and Hound, to have a libation or two and discuss the movie. We will attend the showing closest to 7PM - the times have not been published yet. Please plan to see the movie and attend the social at the Pub, even if you see the movie at an earlier time or different place. Or even if you haven't seen the film, we'd love to have you join for some fun and conversation. UPDATE: There is a show right at 7pm, so that's the one we will attend. The movie runs TWO and 1/2 hours (!) so that means we will go to The Fox and Hound at 9:30, if anyone wants to join us there without attending this movie showing.