Blog Archive

Community Gathering: The Authoritarian Turn in White Christian Nationalism

As we gear up for the 2024 elections, author and scholar Bradley Onishi, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, will discuss the dangers to our political system of an increasingly authoritarian white Christian nationalism.

In his new book, Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism and What Comes Next, Onishi …

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SMART Recovery Support Group

Looking to beat an addiction? SMART Recovery is a stigma-free and self-empowering secular program serving those with an addictive behavior — whether a particular substance or an activity/process addiction. Participants design and implement their own recovery plan to create a more balanced, purposeful, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

Anyone seeking a secular recovery program is invited …

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Humanism in Action: Pack Food at the Food Group

Note: In December we are volunteering on the second Wednesday of the month, since the the Food Group is closed on the third Wednesday, which would be our usual day.)

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 …

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Humanism in Action: Helping Kids get Free Bikes on the Big Giveaway Day!

Help kids get a free bike! This is for the big Celebration Day, when many bikes are given away! So there are only two roles at this 12pm time- Bike Replenisher (moving bikes around as needed) and Skilled Mechanic. KEEP READING: SIGNUP NOW at Free Bikes 4 Kidz webpage : https://fb4kmn.org/volunteer/ – click on Celebration …

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Habits of Humanism: Mindful Living Brings “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”

Winter is right around the corner with its potential delights, decadence, and dreariness. As the holiday season approaches with its possibilities and promises, how might we experience the genuine “comfort and joy” foretold in the old carol? Indeed, one need not be religious to long for these sentiments at this time of year and aspire …

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Secular Grief Support Group ONLINE — Grief: Past, Present and Future

Guest Speaker: Julie Ditzler on Grief: Past, Present and Future. She is a former nursing home director who lost 3 siblings to cancer within 2 years.

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. …

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Secular Grief Support Group ONLINE: Physical Manifestations of Grief

Guest Speaker: Beth Brown on the Physical Manifestations of Grief and Grounding Strategies.

Beth is a clinical social worker who has worked in palliative care/hospice for about the past ten years. She has been with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice for the past 8 years. The first 5 were spent in the role as hospice case …

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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/)

As regular attendees will attest, our Happy Hour events include lots of talk about politics, the state of the world, movies, books, popular culture, and whatever …

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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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Humanism in Action: Fleece Blanket Service Project @ Secular Saturday

Join us to make very easy fleece blankets for the Linus Project which distributes them locally to babies and children in need. Material and instructions will be provided; do bring sharp scissors (such as fabric scissors) if you can.

Donations to help cover the costs of materials ($10 per blanket) are most welcome – but …

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TED TALK SALON: Economy for the Common Good @ SECULAR SATURDAY

Our individual and collective actions, beliefs, and desires are influenced by a society that prizes limitless economic growth and the creation of even greater capital. This pursuit has come at the expense of peace, equality, health, ethics, and democracy. Join us to learn about an alternative movement that is dedicated to codifying these traits, known …

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Science Fiction Book Club: “Ancillary Justice” by Ann Leckie @ SECULAR SATURDAY

Welcome to our monthly HumanistsMN Science Fiction Book Club! Join us every month — or come as you are able.

Our December book pick is “Ancillary Justice” by Ann Leckie. An AI (artificial intelligence) is demoted from controlling a battleship to being a single being. It has to learn to be on its own as …

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SMART Recovery Support Group

Looking to beat an addiction? SMART Recovery is a stigma-free and self-empowering secular program serving those with an addictive behavior — whether a particular substance or an activity/process addiction. Participants design and implement their own recovery plan to create a more balanced, purposeful, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

Anyone seeking a secular recovery program is invited …

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South Metro Humanists Holiday GLOW outing

Join the South Metro Humanists in celebrating Minnesota’s Winter wonderland with this spectacular light display. Located at CHS field this event never disappoints! You can get your tickets by going to Holiday GLOW Since parking can be challenging carpooling is encouraged, please post your city in the comments to help organize driving.

The event is …

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SMART Recovery Support Group

Looking to beat an addiction? SMART Recovery is a stigma-free and self-empowering secular program serving those with an addictive behavior — whether a particular substance or an activity/process addiction. Participants design and implement their own recovery plan to create a more balanced, purposeful, fulfilling, and meaningful life.

Anyone seeking a secular recovery program is invited …

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