Events
Citizens’ Religious Freedom Institute
Religion and Public Schools
Citizens Project is proud to announce our third annual Citizens’ Religious Freedom Institute, a one day seminar on how the First Amendment to the US Constitution protects religious freedom in public schools. For teachers, students, parents, administrators, staff, school board members, and open to the public.
Saturday March 10, 2012
Colorado College, Slocum Commons
Participants will learn:
- How the law defines religious freedom in the public school setting,
- Best practices for respecting all students’ religious freedom, and
- How to be an advocate for religious freedom in your school.
In-service credit for teachers and graduate credit is available. Lunch, textbook and supplemental materials are provided to all participants.
To receive information about the Citizens’ Religious Freedom Institute, join our email list for Freedom Watch Online, email Kristy Milligan, or call us at (719) 520-9899 .
Click here to download the flier
Click here for the REGISTRATION FORM.
Click here to download the 2011 Citizens Religious Freedom Toolkit.
Join our mailing list to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, or check out our CRFI page.
2012 Divine Award
Citizens Project’s eighth annual Divine Award Celebration, an event that honors an individual in the Pikes Peak region who has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant democracy in which equal rights are protected and differences are respected. This year’s honoree is Rosemary Harris Lytle, longtime community activist, writer, and President of the local NAACP branch. Previous recipients include Mary Lou Makepeace, Dr. Jim White, Pam Jones and Juliet Draper (shared award), Lorne Kramer, Richard Skorman, John Weiss and Mary Ellen McNally.
In addition to the Divine Award, Citizens Project will also present two special awards in honor of the organization’s 20th anniversary: a Legacy Award to long-time Springs resident and activist Sharon Berthrong, and a Divine Organization Award to the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Stargazers Theater, 10 Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Free and open to the public, but $15 donation is recommended. RSVP to RoMa@citizensproject.org. View the invitation.
Creating Community Breakfast
Save the date and join Citizens Project at the 8th annual Creating Community Breakfast! This fun and free fundraising breakfast will feature speakers, musical entertainment and a few surprises. 
Thursday, June 7, 2012
7:30 – 8:30am (check-in begins at 7:00am)
Bigg City Event Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd(north entrance)
Learn more about the work Citizens Project is doing in the Pikes Peak region to promote equal rights, diversity, religious freedom through separation of church and state and civic engagement, and learn how you can help! RSVP now to reserve your seat.
