Community of Reason
A Center for Free Thought

We meet in  Room 301, Haag Hall, University of Missouri, Kansas City
(Park in the Rockhill Parking Structure, 4^th Level, SW corner of Rockhill Road and 52^nd Street).

Sunday Events for February 2008

All events begin at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 3^rd    “What I Have Learned -- So Far.”

Troy Nash, Former City Councilman

From humble beginnings, Troy Nash worked and willed his way through enlistment in the Air Force, to a B.A degree from Wellesley, and M.A. and Law degrees from UMKC. He was Student Curator for the University of Missouri and was on the Kansas City, Missouri City Council from 1999-2007, serving the maximum under term limits. Drawing upon his experiences, Mr. Nash will discuss some concrete, specific changes in political institutions that can and should be made.

Fourth Annual Todd Kelso Memorial Darwin Day Lecture

Feb 10^th    “Why Darwin? Why Now?”

Dr. Gerald Wyckoff, associate professor of biology, UMKC.

Dr. Wyckoff examines the vital legecy of Charles Darwin... The attitude of inquiry which enlightens our best scientists.

Feb 17^th    “Woody Williams: Local Free Thought Pioneer
(Oct 29, 1939 - Jan 21, 2008)”

Woody's widow Diane, and Elizabeth Gerber, Wiley Morrison, and Don Bell share a history of the work Woody did in the Kansas City area to promote and encourage the practice of free thought.

Feb 24^th    “Raising a secular child”

Be-Asia McKerracher, English high school teacher in Kansas City, MO.

Children are individuals with all the rights there-in including the right to choose their religious affiliation, if any. How do you raise a religiously literate, free-thinking child? Be-Asia will share her experiences on secular parenting and the benefits of raising a secular child.

WEEKEND POTLUCKS AND RESTAURANT HOPPING - Call for time and location