Americans United for Separation of Church and State announces Voices United, a series of house concerts and live events across all 50 states to celebrate - and defend - the vital principle of church-state separation. Sept 28-Oct 1, 2012. 50 States, more than 50 Shows. Take a Seat. Make a Stand!
WHEN: Friday, September 28th, 7 - 9 p.m.
WHERE: Prairie Village, KS - RSVP and we'll send the address
COST: $35 donation to be split between Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the MainStream Education Foundation
WHAT: A private, intimate concert, drinks, and support for an important cause. A complimentary one year membership to the MainStream Coalition (annual membership is $35) will be given to new members.
Space limited. Advance RSVP required.
RSVP online at www.mainstreamcoalition.org
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Since the founding of America, singers, songwriters and performers have been a powerful force for social justice. Through wars, strikes, natural disasters and economic crises, these unique American voices have a proud tradition of empowering the disenfranchised, aiding the helpless and moving our nation closer to the place where we want it to be. It would be hard to think of the civil rights movement without recalling the music that played – and continues to play – such an important role.
Says the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United executive director, ”Our First Amendment freedoms are under sustained attack. We are delighted that so many diverse singers and entertainers are stepping forward to focus attention on basic constitutional principles and the bedrock American values of fairness, equality and justice. They are all truly ‘voices united for separation of church and state.’
”As the election draws closer, Americans United, MainStream Coalition, and others across the country will ask all Americans to “take a seat and make a stand” for separation of church and state. We will once again look to our most natural protester -- the performer -- for genuine reflection and commentary on where America stands as a nation.
Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2012, 50+ grassroots house concerts, along with additional live events in major cities, will occur simultaneously to preserve church-state separation.
