Humanists and friends gathered for the annual HMN picnic in July at the Jaycees Shelter in Roseville. It was hotter than in previous years and we missed those who needed to stay home. We shared a catered meal, played games, vied for door prizes, and answered trivia questions designed by Audrey Kingstrom and Laurel …
On May 2, HumanistsMN joined humanists across the country to put empathy into action as part of the American Empathy Project. More than 40 people gathered locally for service and empathy projects. These included a cleanup at Loring Park, assembling 400 hygiene and menstrual kits for local students and youth, tying flannel blankets that …
HumanistsMN is participating in the American Empathy Project on May 2, sponsored by the American Humanist Association. Humanist groups across the country are joining in this national day of service in response to the crisis of cruelty plaguing our country and communities. We are hosting a variety of activities the first Saturday of May to …
Fish Stark, executive director of the American Humanist Association, spoke to the HumanistsMN Religious Freedom Forum about the importance of separation of church and state to America’s democracy and the fight against tyranny. The text of his remarks appears below.
Fish Stark addresses the HumanistsMN Religious Freedom Forum on Jan. 17, 2026.
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HumanistsMN acknowledges Rep. Freiberg’s powerful actions and vital commitment to our country’s foundational principle of separation of religion and government.
PRESS RELEASEJanuary 2026Contact: Suzanne Perry, HumanistsMN301-335-0466 / suzanne.perry@humanistsmn.orgHumanistsMN.org
Local and national leaders who support the separation of church and state, including Minnesota legislators, will unite at a forum to explore the true meaning of “religious freedom” as Christian nationalism becomes ever more pervasive in the halls of government.
What: National Religious …
HumanistsMN is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community for all our members. We welcome everyone who shares our humanist principles. We acknowledge the dignity and worth of all people — every race, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, social class, abilities, or disabilities.
We actively promote a …
3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis900 Mt. Curve Ave., Minneapolis MN 55403
HumanistsMN welcomes scholar and Christian extremism expert Matthew D. Taylor for a special presentation. Author of The Violent Take It by Force and creator of the “Charismatic Revival Fury” podcast series, Taylor will describe the ever-changing contours and real-world threats …
Humanists and friends gathered for the annual HMN picnic in July at the Jaycees Shelter in Roseville. The weather cooperated by holding off for a change on rain and sizzling heat. We shared a catered meal, played games, vied for door prizes, and answered trivia questions designed by Theresa Sheridan.
Thanks to the …
Take a bow, HumanistsMN volunteers! Thanks to your hard work, the American Humanist Association named HMN Chapter of the Year at its national conference in Chicago in June.
“When you look at HumanistsMN, you see a blueprint coming alive in real time,” AHA Organizing Director Jake Via told the conference. “Their calendar is …
By Mitch Thompson
Mitch made these remarks at HMN’s annual meeting in May.
I often wing these moments—but with four very important board members leaving, I figured I better write something down. So here we go.
A board member from nearly a decade ago recently said something to me that …
By Sally Johnson
Cindy Erickson says she had a humanist belief system before she knew the word for it. “Growing up in the Lutheran Church, I (respectfully) argued so much with Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, and pastors that I think they wanted to kick me out. I was always questioning everything …
By Suzanne Perry
Katherine Stewart, a journalist who has spent years documenting the people and networks that are behind the Christian nationalist political movement, urged an audience at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church on May 3 to join hands to fight for democracy.
There to speak about her new book, Money, …
By Sally Johnson
If you attend our HumanistsMN Secular Saturday events, you will find Anthony “Tony” Popple diligently getting the snacks and beverages ready for our post-meeting social time. Secular Saturday is an important activity to bring our members together regularly, and we appreciate Tony’s work in keeping refreshments available there, as …
Marcy Woodruff, co-chair of our Humanists in Action team, presented HumanistsMN’s first Religious Freedom Champions Award to Sen. John Marty at a dinner at the Minnesota Humanities Center on Jan. 17.
Following is a text of Marcy’s remarks.
I am honored to introduce a true religious freedom champion. Sen. John Marty has …
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