Camp Quest Texas Updates and Fundraiser

We are very excited about the upcoming Camp Quest Texas Fundraiser which will be held at Al-Amir on December 10 in Addison, Texas and hope to see everyone there. In addition to supporting Camp Quest Texas you will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction (including Cowboys v Chargers tickets and a book autographed by Penn Jillette!) and ‘balloon raffle’ for other great services/events while enjoying authentic Mediterranean cuisine and being entertained by a belly dancer. Al-Amir will donate ten percent of all food and beverage sales from our benefit to Camp Quest Texas, so show your support the way a Freethinker would-with your heart and soul stomach! Tickets are only $25 adults/ $15 kids and include a very generously portioned family style dinner prepared by Al-Amir’s chef. Seating is limited, please purchase your ticket today and be a part of the historic creation of Camp Quest Texas. http://campquesttexas.org/register

Fundraising efforts for Camp Quest Texas help cover the fees of volunteer counselors, allow for enhanced activity options, and covers deposit on future camp locations. Camp Quest Texas needs your support to become a reality! If you are unable to attend the fundraiser, please consider donating to Camp Quest Texas: http://campquesttexas.org/donate

Also, registration for Camp Quest Texas 2010 is open! The camp will run from August 1 to August 7, 2010 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, Texas. Registration is $480 per child or you can put down a $100 deposit to reserve your child’s spot. Kids ages 8-18 are invited to sign up. Older kids, ages 16-18 have the opportunity to be Junior Counselors. Camp Quest Texas Registration makes a great Holiday/Solstice/Christmas/Hanukah/Festivus (or whatever you may celebrate) gift! So, register today: http://campquesttexas.org/register

Camp Quest Texas Fundraiser

What: Camp Quest Texas Fundraiser Dinner, Raffle, and Silent Auction

When: December 10, 2009 6pm to 9pm

Where: Al-Amir in Addison, TX

Cost (includes dinner): $25 adults; $15 (kids 12 and under)

Attendees can register at:

http://campquesttexas.org/register

Camp Quest Texas is a residential summer camp for the children of Freethinkers. We are dedicated to the promotion of critical thinking, the scientific method, ethics derived from human experience and the separation of church and state as protected by the US Constitution, in our children. Camp Quest Texas will provide our children with a place where they will feel welcome, safe and secure. Camp Quest Texas will reinforce the vales we all hold as dear. Camp Quest Texas needs your support to become a reality! Please RSVP today and be a part of the historic creation of Camp Quest Texas.

In addition to supporting Camp Quest Texas you will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction (including Cowboys v Chargers tickets and a book autographed by Penn Jillette!) and ‘balloon raffle’ for other great services/events while enjoying authentic Mediterranean cuisine and being entertained by a belly dancer. A generous family style dinner prepared by Al-Amir’s chef is included in the cost of the event. Al-Amir will donate ten percent of all food and beverage sales from our benefit to Camp Quest Texas, so show your support the way a Freethinker would-with your heart and soul stomach!

Questions? Please contact campquest@churchoffreethought.org

Camp Quest Texas T-shirt Design Contest 2010

The Camp Quest Texas T-shirt Design Contest 2010 gives contestants the opportunity to express their creativity while helping to further free thought and promote Camp Quest Texas. For additional information and entry form, see the Official Rules (PDF).

Prizes:One (1) first place entry will receive recognition as the winning t-shirt designer as well as one free t-shirt imprinted with their design. All top five (5) entries will receive recognition on the CQ TX website.

Enter from October 1, 2009 till Midnight October 31, 2009

Full rules and entry form located at: http://campquesttexas.org/donate

Camp Quest Texas

Texas Secular Network-

The North Texas Church of Freethought is proud to be sponsoring Camp Quest Texas! For those of you that haven't yet heard of it, Camp Quest is a secular summer camp for the children of atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers. Founded 15 years ago in Ohio, Camp Quest provides a much-needed rational alternative to the many camps that seek to promote a faith-based and superstitious agenda.

Camp Quest Texas will kick-off with a Day Camp event to be held Sunday, August 30th at Kevin and Cathy Smith's farm in Princeton, Texas. The Camp will take place from 9AM until 5PM, and children from ages 5 to 13 are welcome to participate. We'll be learning about different animals, making pottery, and having lots of great fun!

Please contact Camp Director ! Amie Parsons today to reserve a spot for your child in this inaugural Day Camp event! You don't want them to miss out on this chance to become a part of Texas history!

Email: camp@churchoffreethought.org

Phone: (Amie Parsons) 214-503-7384

Deadline: August 15th

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July Service

Texas Secular Network-

I hope to see you at the July service of the North Texas Church of Freethought, which will take place on Sunday, July 5th at the Wyndham DFW Airport North. The service starts at 10:30 AM, but be sure to arrive at 10:00 AM to fellowship with the other freethinkers and atheists who are proud to call us home. As always, we'll be adjourning immediately after the service to Jason's Deli for lunch and stimulating conversation- please join us there!

Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Erin Taylor and Zachary Moore will be presenting a review (in two parts) of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's memoir, Infidel at the July service. If you haven't read it yet, you'll be sure to want your very own copy after you hear her amazing story of triumph and tragedy, fighting religious oppression in Africa, the Middle East, and even Western Europe.

Ayaan's struggle to establish her own religious and personal liberty is a keen reminder of our country's struggle as we commemorate Independence Day this weekend. Dr. Tim Gorski will take us on a tour of America's founding and the rights that were established, often after great disagreement, by the individuals who served at the dawn of our country's history.

Of course, no service would be complete without a healthy measure of music; Jay Purrington and Erin wi! ll stir our sentiments for the 4th of July weekend, touching o! n the in spiration of soldiers returning home, as well as the somber reflection of someone wishing for an end to all war.

Special Announcements

This is not a service you're going to want to miss- we're going to have two special presentations: one by Amie Parsons, who's been spearheading the effort to set up a kids' camp for this children of freethinkers, and another by Paul Mitchell, who is organizing the 2009 Texas Freethought Convention which will be later this year in San Antonio.

As always, be sure to check our website calendar and Meetup.com page for all the detailed information on the activitie! s this month- there's lots more going on!

See you on Sunday!

Zachary Moore, PhD
Executive Director
North Texas Church of Freethought

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June Food Critics Info

Here is the NTCOF Food Critics' Info. for June:
 
Iron Cactus
1520 Main Street
Dallas, 75201
Phone:  214-749-4766

Date:  Saturday, June 20th
 
Time: 7:30 PM   
 
Food:  Mexican
 
Dress: nice casual
 
website:   http://www.ironcactus.com/dallas.asp
 
RSVP:  Please let us know your intent to attend by midnight, June 16th.  Please RSVP to woodelves116@yahoo.com
 
You will get an acknowledgement of your RSVP.  If you don't get one in a reasonable amount of time, please follow up.
 
Other Important Information:  Please consider bringing cash of several denominations.  It sometimes makes paying the bill easier in a large-ish group setting.
 
This restaurant is in and overlooks Pegasus Plaza in downtown Dallas.  All the neon lights make it a rather nice setting to dine in.
 
You might consider calling them to check on t! he parking situation.
 
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you there!
 
Brad & Ginger Watson
(upstanding freethinkers in a wacky world)
 
P.S.  If you should need to contact Brad on the day of the event, his cell phone number is 817-917-8034.

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June Service

Texas Secular Network-

I hope to see you at the June service of the North Texas Church of Freethought, which will take place on Sunday, June 7th at the Wyndham DFW Airport North. The service starts at 10:30 AM, but be sure to arrive at 10:00 AM to fellowship with the other freethinkers and atheists who are proud to call us home. As always, we'll be adjourning immediately after the service to Jason's Deli for lunch and stimulating conversation.

Freethought Essay Contest

The United Coalition of Reason, the national group which provides leadership and support to local CoRs like our own DFWCoR, has announced an exciting new essay contest! The first prize winner will be awared $1000- check out this page for more details!

Also, be sure to check our website calendar and Meetup.com page for all the detailed information on the activities this month- there's lots more going on!

See you on Sunday!

Zachary Moore, PhD
Executive Director
North Texas Church of Freethought

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