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HumanistsMN Commits to Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The HMN Board has adopted a Statement of Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and voted to set up an advisory committee to explore ways we can be more inclusive in our programs, messaging, interpersonal relationships, volunteer activities, and community engagement.
Who We Are
HumanistsMN is a secular community that promotes ethical living, widespread human flourishing, and a healthy planet through its commitment to science, reason, compassion, and creativity.
About Humanism
Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism or other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good.
Featured Event
Winter Solstice Celebration: Holiday Dinner and Festivus Follies
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16
HumanistsMN is bringing freethinkers together to celebrate the Winter Solstice in secular style. Join us to mark the real reason for the season at a FESTIVUS for the Rest of Us!
We’ll gather at 5 p.m. for socializing (cash bar available) at the Humanities Center in St. Paul. Dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m., followed by the “Festivus Follies” (featuring performances by our talented members) and secular caroling at 6:45 p.m.
REGISTER HERE! Deadline is Dec. 7.
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Activism
Our members advocate for policies that reflect humanist values, including those that promote justice and a healthy planet. We protest (as necessary), communicate with political leaders and the public, and directly help people in need.
Community
Community is the core of our work and events. Whether we’re learning together, helping each other, or socializing, HMN members and friends know how to have fun while making a positive contribution to the one world we all live in.
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National Day of Reason 2023 at the State Capitol (With Photos)
The State Capitol was abuzz on May 3 as more than 70 advocates for secular government gathered to commemorate the National Day of Reason. HumanistsMN joined hands with First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis and Or Emet – the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism to sponsor a breakfast with legislators to affirm that policy should be…
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