Americans United for Separation of Church and State
LEGISLATIVE TRAINING WORKSHOP

MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2002
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
at the
California Teachers Association (CTA)
1325 S Street, Sacramento, CA  95814
(Parking lot accessible via alley between 13th & 14th Streets on S)
 
The organization DEDICATED to upholding the constitutional principle of separation of church and state invites you to:

	Learn about “charitable choice,” a term applied to provisions passed by Congress that 	allow for government funding of religion.

	Get updates on other church-state issues including federal and state faith-based 	initiatives, prayer in public schools, posting of the Ten Commandments and “In God We 	Trust,” public school vouchers, and teaching Creationism vs. Evolution.  

	Learn effective advocacy skills that will enable you to act decisively and speak 	knowledgeably about separation of church and state issues!

Reserve Your Place Today!

There is no charge.  Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.  Space is limited so please RSVP now by contacting Carol Velarde, AU California Legislative Liaison at Cavelarde@aol.com
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This is a workshop you won’t want to miss if you:

•	agree that the Constitutional principle of separation of church and state must be preserved 	and protected;

•	agree that government and religion function optimally when their missions are not entangled;

•	agree that the “grassroots” actions you take can influence decisions regarding public policy.

Further information on “charitable choice” is available at:
http://www.au.org/welfare.htm

To sign up for future e-mails about CA Charitable Choice, please visit:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/California_Charitable_Choice_Activists

Americans United is a religious liberty watchdog group based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1947, the organization educates Americans about the importance of church-state separation in safeguarding religious freedom.