The Secular Summit 2025 to be held at Shadow Rock UCC

January 4, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

in-person and on Zoom

Shadow Rock UCC, 12861 N. 8th Avenue Phoenix, AZ

Zoom registration link

Shadow Rock UCC's pastor Ken Heintzelman will participate in a panel discussion about Christian nationalism at the Secular Summit 2025.

This annual event draws members and supporters from around Arizona for a day of education, advocacy, inspiration and activism, all centered on the theme of building bridges within the secular community and beyond.

Speakers include Matthew Taylor, author of The Violent Take it by Force: The Christian Movement that is Threatening Our Democracy; Talia Lavin, author of Wild Faith: How the Christian Right is Taking Over America, a panel discussion featuring faith leaders committed to fighting Christian nationalism, and more. Food included!

Learn more and register.


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