Blog Archive

Humanist Online Happy Hour And A Half

It’s time for another online Happy Hour and a Half event. So if you want something like a “Happy Hour” experience, but live far from the Twin Cities, or just don’t want to go through the hassle of driving to a bar/restaurant, this Meetup is for you!

As previous participants know, our discussions are pretty …

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Coffee and Current Events

Our series of live Coffee and Current Events get-togethers will again be held this month at its customary home, Dunn Brothers Coffee in Loring Park. These events will continue to be held on a monthly basis until the weather turns unfavorable in late fall. So let’s enjoy their great coffee, pastries, and other fare while …

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Humanism in Action: Pack Food at the Food Group

The Food Group welcomes (and needs) volunteer teams!

Join fellow humanists and freethinkers to help sort and pack food at the Food Group Warehouse. The food we sort and pack will eventually be distributed to the nearly 200 food shelves the Food Group services. The Food Group is a secular, NON-faith based non-profit organization whose …

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Humanist Families and Friends Potluck Picnic Palooza!

Time to get out and enjoy the summer with fellow humanist friends, families, and freethinkers! Rain or shine: join us for our summer potluck picnic palooza! Games! Prizes! Fun for all ages! Plenty of good food!

YOU bring a SIDE SALAD, VEGIES, FRUIT, or DESSERT to share. We’ll provide assorted proteins and beverages. Watch this …

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Discover Humanism: A Philosophy of Life for the Non-religious @ SECULAR SATURDAY

Curious about humanism? Don’t know much about the humanist worldview? If you are one of the growing number of people who were never affiliated with any religion or you have left your childhood faith, come learn about contemporary humanism.

What is the humanist approach to the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and wisdom? How do humanists …

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THINK! Book Club: Andrew Seidel, “American Crusade”

This month’s Think! Book Club will discuss Andrew Seidel’s 2022 book, “American Crusade.” Andrew spoke about his book in early May during a book-signing event sponsored by HumanistsMN as well as the next morning during our Day of Reason celebration at the state capital.

Subtitled “How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom,” “American Crusade” …

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THINK! Book Club: Andrew Seidel, “American Crusade,” @ SECULAR SATURDAY

In addition to our usual online event, this month’s Think! Book Club will include a discussion of Andrew Seidel’s 2022 book, “American Crusade,” as part of the Secular Saturday get-together. Andrew spoke to us about his book in early May during a book-signing event and the next morning during our Day of Reason celebration at …

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Science Fiction Book Club: “A Memory Called Empire” @ SECULAR SATURDAY

Welcome to our monthly HumanistsMN Science Fiction Book Club! Participate every month — or as you are able. This month’s pick is “A Memory Called Empire” by Arkady Martine. A newly appointed ambassador from a mining colony is sent to the home planet of the empire and works to find her place as unknown forces …

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Online Coffee and Current Events

Our online Coffee and Current Events virtual get-togethers will be held on the first Friday of each month, beginning at 10 AM. So if you live outside the Twin Cities or don’t want to go through the hassle of attending our in-person events, feel free to join us for a lively discussion of important topics …

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Secular Grief Support Group ONLINE

This grief group is for secular people who have experienced a recent or not-so-recent loss. For those who want a place to process that loss and their on-going grief. A place to remember a loved one and to express difficult emotions — or a place to process “ambiguous” grief. A place to share with and …

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East Metro Humanist Happy Hour (and Dinner?)

It’s time again for our monthly Happy Hour at La Cucaracha, a friendly and highly regarded Mexican restaurant located on Dale Street and Grand Avenue in St. Paul (https://www.lacucaracharestaurante.com/)

Because of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic and the fact that this event is held indoors, we ask that all participants be fully vaccinated–that they have completed …

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HABITS OF HUMANISM — Reclaiming Awe and Wonder through Mindful Living

Have you heard? Awe and wonder are important for us to thrive — according to UC Berkeley psychology professor and author, Dacher Keltner, in his latest book, “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life.” Too many of us have neglected and minimized these aspects of our emotional well-being. …

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THINK! Book Club: Jonathan Haidt, “The Righteous Mind,” Second Session

Having covered the first two parts of “The Righteous Mind” by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, we’ll use a second session to talk about the book’s final four chapters, as well as addressing the broader issues it raises. The book’s final section addresses our “groupishness” and Haidt’s thoughts on religion, including his argument that criticisms of …

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Humanist Online Happy Hour And A Half

It’s time for another online Happy Hour and a Half event. So if you want something like a “Happy Hour” experience, but live far from the Twin Cities, or just don’t want to go through the hassle of driving to a bar/restaurant, this Meetup is for you!

As previous participants know, our discussions are pretty …

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Humanists Unforgettable Bike Ride Into Stillwater (HUBRIS VIII)

It’s a “threefer:” You get outdoors, you get exercise, and you get social, all in one enjoyable package. The first of an anticipated two rides this year, HUBRIS VIII will again have humanists and their friends travel the Gateway and Brown’s Creek bike trails from the St. Paul suburbs to the Stillwater riverside. These are …

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