Graveyard of the Gods
Graveyard of the Gods is a farewell to humanity’s forgotten deities. It is an opportunity to demonstrate that there are thousands upon thousands of gods that have been worshipped throughout history, and most of them are no longer worshipped. The Graveyard of the Gods activity is not an attack on religion. It is a visual reminder that gods and beliefs change. It's an invitation to ponder how and why deities and religions rise and fall.
Graveyard of the Gods happens the week of Halloween each year.
Halloween is a time when, in many cultures, the dead are celebrated and remembered. Most chapters choose to hold Graveyard of the Gods in the week leading up to Halloween, but any time in October works.
Chapters have found this event successful because it's a visual arresting presentation that kickstarts a conversation and raises awareness of your club.
Download gravestones here.
Before the Event:
- Reserve a location on campus
- Purchase garden stakes, foam board, spray glue, duct tape or adhesive
- Download and print headstones
- Assemble
- Prepare your tabling materials
- Identify time to table
- Place your graves at chosen location
During and After Event:
- Take pictures and tag us @secularstudents
- Table and meet community members
- Clean up and celebrate with your chapter!
- Store your graves for next year
Hiccups along the way? Do you need help or support?
Reach out to your campus organizer!