Secular Youth Group (Weekly Meeting)

RSVP: Text us at 323-666-4258 to complete RSVP [Secular Youth Group](https://www.atheistsunited.org/secular-youth-group) is a religion-free space for secular youth • Our group creates a safe space for curious teens to explore ethics, science, nature, and social justice in community. Weekly Meetings • Every Thursday night we meetup in the Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan theater and play games, host workshops, watch movies, plan adventures, and explore the universe one question at a time. • Any youth ages 13-18 are welcome to attend. WHEN: • Thursdays • 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM WHERE: • Center for Inquiry West: • [2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026](https://maps.app.goo.gl/QDvhdgiZiCHqSgrc8) RSVP: • Text us at 323-666-4258 before attending if new (RSVP on Discord if already a member) DETAILS: • Each meeting combines a fun activity with a challenging discussion topic • All activities and discussion topics are picked by youth participants • Guest experts are sometimes invited to lead workshops/activities • RSVP by text/discord before attending to confirm we’re meeting • Meetings are always free and include snacks and drinks • Free vehicle parking on site * Where curiosity is celebrated At Atheists United, we understand better than anyone the importance of creating a safe, secular space for people to explore their ideas, identities, and values. Youth should be celebrated, not shamed, for asking honest questions. According the [US Secular Survey](https://www.secularsurvey.org/youth): • 15% lower rate of depression among youth active in a local secular community • More than a third of secular youth had negative experiences with family due to their nonreligious identity • One third of secular youth had negative experience in education due to their nonreligious identity • Nearly 50% of young people are religiously unaffiliated * At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in an event hosted by Atheists United you agree to follow behavior outlined in our [Event Code of Conduct](https://www.atheistsunited.org/policies) policy.