Wanted: A Theology of Atheism

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — ONE Sunday last month, I walked into an auditorium past greeters and a table loaded with coffee, fruit and cookies. Onstage two young men tuned their guitars. A blank screen hung down, a silent signal that not knowing the words would be no excuse for not singing along. But this was no typical church service.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/31/opinion/sunday/molly-worthen-wanted-a-theology-of-atheism.html

Atheist churches gain popularity in Seattle

"...Many atheist churchgoers profess positive experiences in traditional church as a child. They lost any belief in God as adults, but still wanted the community..."
http://www.nwcn.com/story/news/local/seattle/2015/04/01/atheist-church-sunday-assebly-seattle/70787894/

Sunday Assemblies -- alternatives to faith based communities

• Oasis in Kansas City  Kansas City Oasis is an alternative to faith-based communities. We meet weekly, feature live music performances and guest speakers, and basically build relationships.
• Oasis in Houston -- a compassionate community grounded in reason, celebrating the human experience.

Houston says: We believe:

• People are more important than beliefs.
• Human hands solve human problems.
• Reality is known through reason.
• Meaning comes from making a difference.
• Labels are unimportant.
• Unity in our values, charity in our differences.
• Be accepting and be accepted in return.