Celebration of Shabbat and other Jewish Holidays from a secular, Humanistic perspective, based on the teachings of Rabbi Sherwin Wine.

Are you a skeptic? See our main page at www.BackyardSkeptics.com to find out if you are. We are a group of skeptics with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability this group is for you. We meet once a month in Villa Park (next to Orange) in Orange County, CA on the forth Wednesday and Thursday (alternating).  We also have many other events - usually at least once a week such as field trips, movie night and Irish pub nights. Our meetings are in o …

Humanism is: "An appeal to reason in contrast to revelation or religious authority as a means of finding out about the natural world and destiny of man, and also giving a grounding for morality. Humanist ethics is also distinguished by placing the end of moral action in the welfare of humanity rather than in fulfilling the will of God." - Oxford Companion to Philosophy Humanists, atheists, Brights, freethinkers - As secularists, we celebrate the virtues of rational thought, morality derived …

We are a major community for atheists in the greater Los Angeles area. Our monthly meetup is usually the 4rd Sunday at 11am. Our events vary from informative lectures to secular movies to playing fun games. Lunch is always served after the general meeting. Join fellow atheists to discuss beliefs and philosophies, deepen your freethought heritage and make new friends.

Seeking secular, naturalistic dialogue and discourse here in South Orange County, CA? Let's meet for dinner once a month and chat about skepticism, the latest in science news, and the philosophy of non-belief. Bruce

Do you have a rational worldview based on the natural world? Do you seek ethical models in the world that are based on compassion, science, and empiricism? Do you have an affinity and respect for science and skepticism? Are you looking to meet others who share your worldview in one of the most religiously conservative corners of California? Then come check us out!

This meetup focuses on the philosophy of secular humanism. It features articles, discussions, and meetings dealing with the subject of humanism as a perspective on reality and life.  Among other things, the site deals in detail with the history of humanism and the philosophies underlying the secular, humanist perspective. We shall soon organize discussion groups that will meet regularly to explore these topics.  This will be an opportunity for those interested in humanism to  meet other individu …

If you are one of the millions of people who have determined that religion no longer has a place in your life, this may be the right Meetup for you. Recovering Religionists are people discovering the joy of living superstition free. Individuals who want to interact with others who are escaping their religious upbringing and want the social support that religion offers, without all the religious and superstitious baggage. Instead of praying for you, we will listen and support you. Instead of aski …

Uli Baba's is an experimental Burning Man theme camp. We are a synthesis of fun loving Moroccans and fun loving secular people. We are looking for hardworking, responsible, creative people who like to have fun to join us in creating a Moroccan Slave trade caravan that will be making camp at Black Rock this summer. If you think you might fit the bill, then sign up. Camp Description: Uli Baba’s is a camp of friends and acquaintances primarily from the San Diego area. Many of us are also active in …

Secular Humanist Families of North County We are liberal secular humanists who would like to find a community of like-minded families interested in building strong friendships. We invite you to join us regardless of the label you choose - Agnostic, Bright, Atheist - or no label at all. We simply want to build a community of families based on principles free from religion and supernaturalism. Our definition of 'family' is open-minded and inclusive: we welcome single parents, same-sex parents, g …

We are a group of free-thinking families looking to build a community free from religion and supernaturalism. We welcome all labels of free-thought – Atheists, Agnostics, Humanists, Skeptics, Brights, etc. – who share the common goal of teaching our children to embrace the scientific world view as a way of understanding the universe. Parenting without religious dogma is an ongoing challenge. How do we prepare our children to cope with religiously-based social conventions that surround us, from …

Now known as the East County Heathens, this is a social group for atheists that live and play in East County ... and anyone else who doesn't mind making the drive out here!  Atheists, humanists, agnostics and all freethinkers are welcome.  Our goal is to provide a social outlet for freethinkers living east of Route 15 including but not limited to El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Santee, Lakeside, Jamul, Spring Valley, and Alpine. We don't at this point cover points north of Poway but that may cha …

A meeting place for all atheists, humanists, rationalists, Brights, doubters, agnostics, and other non-believers to get to know each other, share ideas and build a community of like minded individuals in Lancaster. Please do not hesitate to join us! We are seeking active members spanning the generations to establish a busy chapter with dynamic and informative meetings that cause will debate and provoke thought. All input is valuable in creating a viable and visible atheist community. Invite a F …

Greetings I hope to bring our group of atheists behind the orange curtain to the attention of more atheists in the orange county, long beach area. We are a gourp of socially liberal non believers who would like to meet more of the same.

We welcome atheists, agnostics, secularists, and humanists in the North County San Diego area, and proximal regions. The objective of this group is to bring like minded individuals together for fun, recreation, and intellectual activities. We offer the benefits of human social interaction, without the interference of religion or superstitious dogma. Please note: Membership dues of $10.00/member annually are entirely voluntary. Members will never be required to pay dues in order to join the grou …

Secular celebrations of Jewish holidays and sabbath Film club Dine-out group Social concerns committee

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

Americans have more religious freedom than any people in world history. We can choose what to believe; what to teach our children; how, where and when to worship; which causes to give money to; or even whether we want to get involved with religion at all. We have the separation of church and state to thank for this broadly based freedom. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion; or prohibiting the free exercise thereof …

Mission Statement: The Humanist Community of Ventura County was formed to provide a welcoming social environment for those committed to secular values and community service. Essentially, we're your friendly neighborhood non-believers who are here to show the world that we're “good without god.”  More than anything, we provide a safe and positive sense of community among local Ventura County Humanists! We meet for discussion groups monthly, as well as social gatherings, outdoor activities, and co …

The purpose of this group is to create community for families with children aged 7 and under who are interested in homeschooling, unschooling, deschooling and alternatives to traditional school. This is a secular group. This is a place to create play dates, story times, craft project dates, etc., for 2-7 year olds who may not be in formal preschools or kindergarten.  It is also a place for their parents to learn, share information, and meet like minded folks.

My name is Taj and I am a homeschooling Mom living in South West Pasadena with my almost 5 and almost 4 year old boys and my husband. We are at this point a very eclectic homeschooling family, using the world as our learning environment. We are looking to make some homeschool friends in the area and possibly progress to a more formal homeschooling support group in the future. If you are a homeschooling parent living in the Pasadena area (South Pasadena etc.) we would love to meet you.

There is a growing number of skeptic groups which call themselves 'evidencialists' — those who place their confidence (belief) in only those claims with sufficient evidence.  This is one of those groups. This is also the fifth chapter of Backyard Skeptics. There is a chapter in Villa Park, South OC, LA and Long Beach. Our group is one with a heavy atheist 'bent'. If you don't believe in any supernatural deity or paranormal ability (woo-woo), this group is for you. We meet once a month on the thi …

This is a group for freethinking, humanist, agnostic, atheist, life learning, secular homeschooling and unschooling families. We get together for park play days, field trips, learning activities and any other fun events that take place in the Los Angeles area. I want to build a community where our kids can grow up around like-minded families. All ages are welcome. If you are new to homeschooling or if you've been homeschooling for years, we can all learn from each other's experiences. If this s …

Our vocal group is called the Voices of Reason. We sing a cappella and choral music with a secular/atheist/humanist twist! We practice on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, plus occasional performances. (Please note we are NOT meeting on May 12 due to Mother's Day.) Our intention in having a meetup group is for others to know how to find us, and it seems like it'll help find the right people better than Craigslist! At this moment, we have approximately eight existing r …

Are you a Free Thinking Entrepreneur looking to meet others with the right mindset for success BUT without the spiritual baggage? Let's face it, most of the books on success and self improvement have an underpinning of spiritualism.  This group is for bringing together free thinkers, critical thinkers, skeptics, secular humanists, atheists and everyone in between who also share a passion for self improvement and the entrepreneurial mindset. We are planning to start mastermind groups and collabor …

This is a group for homeschooling parents and kids to take care of that socialization monster, and find support. This group is meant to be a safe space for ALL homeschoolers so we check certain things at the door. This is a secular group, meaning if you're religious, Great! If you are non-religious, Great! All it means to me is that I leave religion out of my curriculum, that's not what it needs to mean to you. Every homeschooler is welcome, we can all use all the help, support, and friendship w …

This is a free thinking group focused on discussing topics related to skepticism, atheism, agnosticism, humanism and related topics. The emphasis will be on critical thinking and tolerance for different viewpoints. Getting involved in social activities and political activism are also possibilities if desired by group members. Bring issues that you care about and bring an open mind. The group will be facilitated to ensure that the thinking is critical but that people are not criticized for their …

“Life learning is about trusting kids to learn what they need to know and about helping them to learn and grow in their own ways. It is about respecting the everyday experiences that enable children to understand and interact with the world and their culture.” ~ Wendy Priesnitz We are an inclusive group of homeschooling/unschooling families who embrace "child-led" learning. Some of our activities would include: park playdates, home playdates, museum visits, educational tours, beach days, nature …