Poster by Christie Pedder of West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, who received a Citation for Excellence in the 2003/2004 First Freedom Student Competition.

Lectures and Presentations

Below is a listing of Lectures and Presentations being offered by the Council in the Richmond area and across the country.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor lectures on religion and the law at The College of William & Mary, followed by a panel discussion which included Council Trustee, Professor David Holmes of the College's Department of Religion. Photographer Alan Kennedy-Shaffer / William & Mary Law School.

Co-Hosted Programs

September 9-13, 2007

International Religious Liberty Association's Panel of Experts Conference

Council offices.

February 25, 2008

Co-sponsored conference:  "Religious Freedom and U.S. Foreign Policy: Taking Stock, Looking Forward." Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. See invitation.

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

February 25 , 2008

Miller Center Forum: "Religion in the Public Arena: Contours of the Debate."  See Podcast of Isabelle Kinnard speaking on issue.

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

March 6, 2008

The Miller Center, McNeil-Lehrer Productions and the Council for America's First Freedom will co-host a debate on religion, politics and public policy.

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA

April 11 , 2008

Interfaith Dialogue on Religious Extremism. Co-sponsored with World Affairs Council, VCU-Wilder School, and East West Institute.  Venue has newly modernized AV system.

Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Rm 203 in Hibbs Bldg, Richmond, VA

April 21 , 2008

Ambassador Seiple to speak at co-sponsored conference:  "A Decade of U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy: Assessing the Results." Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

October 10 , 2008

Co-sponsored conference:  "The Future of U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy: Recommendations for a New Administration. " Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Speaking and Teaching Engagements

September 21, 2007

Global Leadership Conference.  Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking.

Washington, DC

September 26, 2007

Religion Newswriters Association Conference.  Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking.

San Antonio, TX

October 11, 2007

Flushing Remonstrance Project.  Presentation by Ambassador Robert Seiple.

New York Historical Society

October 26, 2007

Silver Anniversary, Emory University Center for Law and Religion.  Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking.

Emory University , Atlanta, GA

February 25, 2008

Washington Debate Society - students debate on religion in government and politics. Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

February 26 , 2008

Jewish Women's Club.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

Richmond, VA

March 14-15, 2008

National Council for History Education, Colloquium for Newport News Schools.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

Newport News, VA

March 30, 2008

St. Paul's Adult Forum:  "When Church and State Conflict."  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA

April 24 , 2008

Sixth Commonwealth Education Law Conference.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking on: "Strategies for Introducing Int'l Human Rights & Religious Freedom Norms in the High School Curriculum."

Virginia Commonwealth University

As requested

Teaching American History Grant Presentation: Hampton City Schools.  Isabelle Kinnard speaking.

Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, VA

As requested

Addresses at Virginia Commonwealth University

Annual Event

January 16, 2008

First Freedom Awards Dinner

At the Jefferson Hotel.

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