Convention photos: ‘Losing Our Religion’ movie and convention comedy

Leslea Mair and Leif Kaldor discussed their movie prior to the initial screening at the begining of the convention. They were given access to the then-600 (now 900+) members of The Clergy Project, which is a safe haven for clergy from all faiths who no longer believe. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Convention attendees watch “Losing Our Religion” film in rapt attention. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

A poster for the movie “Losing Our Religion,” a feature-length documentary about ex-clergy members and clergy who are still undercover about their atheism. (Photo by Chris Line)

Brendan’s wife (above), who is still a believer, remained by his side even though they were ostracized from their friends and family for his apostasy. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Former pastor Brendan (on screen, left) found that coming out as an atheist not only caused him to lose his job, but also friends, family and a sense of community. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Julia Sweeney performed her new stand-up act, “Julia Sweeney: Older and Wider” to close out the Friday portion of the convention at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. Nearly a thousand convention attendees enjoyed Sweeney’s very funny 90-minute comedy routine. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Sweeney talked about her mixed feelings about her role as the androgynous “Pat” character she created for “Saturday Night Live.” Catch her next year on Hulu’s “Shrill!” with Aidy Bryant. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Besides being a CFI certified secular celebrant, Lord has written two books, including Leighann Lord’s Dict Jokes: Alternate Definitions for Words You’ve Probably Never Heard But Will Definitely Never Forget. (Photo by Chris Line)

Lord is a veteran stand-up comedian, having been seen on Lifetime, VH-1, Comedy Central, HBO and “The View.” (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Members of the audience laugh in delight at Lord’s comedy routine. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Sweeney has created and performed several award-winning one- woman shows, including “Letting Go of God” and “God Said, Ha!” (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Comedian Leighann Lord entertained the crowd to conclude the convention on Saturday evening. (Photo by Ingrid Laas)

Convention photos: ‘Losing Our Religion’ movie and convention comedy

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