Phyllis Ehrenfeld, 76: Sep. 13 memorial service

A Memorial Service will be held for Phyllis Ehrenfeld Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. at The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave., Teaneck (201-836-5187).

In 2004, Phyllis and her husband Sylvain helped found the Bergen County Chapter of the UNA-USA. Phyllis served as President since its inception. During this time, the chapter held five major events in Bergen County on important global issues, emphasizing human rights and international cooperation throughout the United Nations. These events were well received by the public.

Phyllis was also the President of the National Service Conference of the American Ethical Union (AEU) and was its representative to the UN.

Phyllis was born on September 28, 1932 and passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Phyllis and Sylvain have been members of The Ethical Culture Society for over 30 years.

Related links:

• Obituary: Musings In Obama's America
• Memorial Service announcement: Teaneck Suburbanite
  

Bergen Record: Atheists Use Billboard to Preach Their Message

Page A-15 of today's Bergen Record print edition (THU, 8/20/09) covers the latest salvo in the billboard wars (the article is also online here). The setting this time is South Florida. Bergen County residents may recognize the phrase "Don't believe in God? You're NOT alone!" from the billboard that appeared on the NJ Turnpike at the beginning of 2008 (article).

The Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists (FLASH) sponsored the billboard. Included on their webpage is a video from the local South Florida FoxNews affiliate covering impact to the local community (video is about halfway down the page).

FreethoughtAction founder, Jan Meshon, has appeared twice at the Bergen Society. A video of his May 17, 2009, appearance is here.