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SRF 2025 News & Updates:

Dr. Jemar Tisby first keynote speaker announced for Summit for Religious Freedom 2025!
Americans United is hitting the ground running in 2025. One of our major initiatives this year will be the third annual Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF), April 5-7 in the Washington, D.C., area and virtually. SRF will feature speeches by prominent activists, workshops and collaborative sessions. You’ll also have the

Discounted early-bird registration now open for 2025 Summit for Religious Freedom
Early Bird Registration is OPEN! Here’s some exciting news: Early-bird registration is now open for the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF), which will take place April 5-8, 2025, in a new, larger venue in the Greater Washington, D.C., area and virtually! SRF is definitely not your average conference. It is

Announcing the 2024 David Norr Youth Activist Award winner
Last week, we shared that one of the highlights of the Summit for Religious Freedom was hearing from emerging young leaders advocating for separation of church and state. I’m excited to share more about one of those young leaders: Sanchi Rohira, the 2024 David Norr Youth Activist Award winner! Named in honor

Couldn’t make it to the Summit for Religious Freedom? Get a feel for it online!
If you weren’t able to attend the Summit for Religious (SRF) this year, you can still get a taste of what it was like. Check out these previous blog posts about our keynote speakers. You’re going to be impressed. Hit the social media wall AU’s social media wall has a great collection

Five takeaways from the Summit for Religious Freedom
The Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) ended Monday night, but many attendees stayed in town to attend a Hill Day yesterday. They met with members of Congress or their staffs to discuss the importance of passing the Do No Harm Act. Now that SRF2024 is over, I’d like to share a

Back to basics: Raskin reminds us of what we’re fighting for
Sometimes you just need to return to some bedrock principles. That happened yesterday for attendees of the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF), who were treated to a powerful address courtesy of U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). The four-term congressman, who after his election quickly became one of the most articulate

SRF speakers don’t hesitate to call out Christian Nationalists for what they are: anti-democracy theocrats
The Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) started yesterday with a bang. Powerful speakers called out Christian Nationalism and didn’t hesitate to call it what it is: an effort to impose theocracy on America. “I’m here to tell you that I’m not going to make you happy this morning,” declared Dr.

Can’t make it to D.C. for the Summit for Religious Freedom? Join us online!
The Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) is fast approaching. Hundreds of activists will gather in Washington, D.C., April 13-16, but if you can’t make it to the nation’s capital, you can still participate in an impressive virtual program of live, curated sessions from the comfort of your home, local coffee shop or

SRF seminars and workshops announced!
At the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF), you’re going to have the opportunity to hear from some amazing keynote speakers. But that’s not all! SRF, which takes places April 13-16 in Washington, D.C., and virtually, will also feature a stellar line-up of seminars and workshops. The seminars will be topical presentations that