CFI–DC Secular Family Network is a casual discussion group for parents who would like to explore how to raise children outside of religious institutions. Children have the opportunity to get acquainted, play, and socialize while their moms/dads get together for good conversation and support. These events are organized by the Center for Inquiry–DC. http://www.centerforinquiry.net/dc All events are crosslisted with our main web page, Convio, Facebook, and other sites, so RSVPs on this site const …

The Center for Inquiry–DC (CFI–DC) offers an opportunity to put your principles into practice by joining other rationalists to work for positive change in society. In addition, the D.C. Center sponsors social events for freethinkers as well as intellectual programming. CFI provides an ethical alternative to religious and paranormal worldviews. In this time of rising religiosity, anti-intellectualism and political turmoil on ethical issues, it is critical that rationalists and freethinkers join t …

The need for critical thinking skills and a humanistic outlook in our world is great. This is no less true in the Black community than in others. Many African Americans have been engulfed by religious irrationality, conned by self-serving "faith healers", and swayed by dogmatic revisionist historians. Many others, however, have escaped the oppression of such delusions, and live happy and upstanding lives free of superstition. African Americans for Humanism DC (AAH DC) exists to bring these secul …

This is a secular group for parents and young children in the DC Metropolitan Area embarking on a preschool/homeschooling journey. This is intended to function as a co-op, with regular meetings to supplement home education. Meet-ups will include field trips, play dates, and family activities throughout the DC Metro Area. Many -if not most- meet-ups will be appropriate for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and young school-aged children, but the target age is 2-4 years old.

The DC Atheist Meetup is a project of DC Region Atheists. We are an educational and philosophical group serving Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia that fosters and advances the growth of non-religious communities by providing both a social setting and forums to discuss intellectual topics pertinent to their concerns and by working with other like-minded groups. We educate and encourage critical thinking through rational and respectful dialog between our members and others. DC Region Atheist …

We're an activities group created specifically for singles who are non-believers (atheists), agnostics, secular humanists and others who have substantial doubts about what religion has to say. Our members are in their 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. We meet for happy hours, group dinners, wine tastings, comedy clubs, group trips, hiking, golf, skiing, and other events. We're not a debate group.  We are an activities group where singles can meet other singles of like-mind. If you describe yourse …

In a world divided and dominated by religious lunacy secular parenting can be a lonely endeavor. Basically, this meetup group offers friendship and support to atheist and agnostic parents.  We look forward to chatting with you at future meetings. Thank you. Chad

NEWS FLASH: Beltway Atheists, Inc. is now officially a 501(c)(3). All donations made to Beltway Atheists, Inc. are tax deductible. This Meetup group is the public face of Beltway Atheists, Inc., which was incorporated in 2008 for purpose of becoming a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. In addition to charitable, educational, and advocacy activities for atheism and secularism, this organization will be used for fundraising and special event registration. Beltway Atheists, Inc. group an …

Welcome to the largest and most active local community of Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists, Rationalists, and friends in the Washington DC Metro Area!  We host a variety of events each month in DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia as well as active mailing lists on current events, debate, and general discussion. We're deeply concerned about maintaining Constitutional separation of Church and State - but we're also interested in building a community.  With that in min …

This group is to provide atheists in DC with an opportunity to get to know each other. We don't necessarily have to talk about our deep philosophical thoughts on life (although we can if we want). It is simply a chill way to meet folks with a similar interest and have some organized fun in DC.

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …

This is a secular, non religious and not affiliated to any other group, family oriented volunteer with kids group. The objective is to get together and make a difference as a group. Examples of activities include using arts & crafts, collecting items and visits to nearby hospitals, shelters or assisted living communities. All ages welcome.

El propósito de este grupo es ofrecer información sobre distintos temas de interés para escépticos y no creyentes del área de Washington, D.C. al igual que aquellos visitantes que gusten leer sobre ciencia, humanismo, ateismo y recursos en la red que promuevan el racionalismo. Buscamos crear conciencia sobre los engaños de las religiones y de toda creencia en lo no-natural, ayudar a incrementar el escépticismo y el pensamiento crítico y proveer un espacio a la comunidad de librepensadores. Creem …

We are starting a new group in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland to address concerns of Atheists who are in the "Millennial" age group. This group will provide social, charitable, activist, and educational activities and events focused on Millennial interests and needs.

Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and looking for a welcoming community of young adults in the Bethesda area? Are you interested in exploring your spirituality, meeting like-minded people, and becoming active in great causes? We're starting a Young Adult group at the River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Bethesda, MD. We'd love for you to join us! RRUUC is a welcoming community with a strong congregation. If you are asking yourself: What is UU? Am *I* a UU? We believe that person …

Cocoa of Montgomery County (MoCo) is a group of inclusive Black homeschool families in Montgomery County, MD. Our members enjoy substantially discounted training, supplemental classes for children, weekly social events and support meetings, and much more! Our high energy group is progressive and fun! We advocate life-long learning and independent wealth-building for families. Mostly, we support accelerated learning and critical thinking, and demand high quality education for our children. We are …

We hope to be a group of open-minded families who want to impart to our kids a sense of spirituality, moral education and open-mindedness regarding the "bigger questions" in life, outside the context of organized religion. Most likely, this group will be comprised of kids ages 4-10, who come from multi-ethnic / multi-religious backgrounds, that are not currently members of a church community. We welcome thoughts and participation from all parents to help shape the content of our monthly or bi-mo …

Minister Worldwide focuses on helping churches and church leaders move their congregations and ministries into the 21st century by learning to use today's technology to grow and nurture their followers. Church is no longer just about Sunday mornings, it is no different than any other secular social group that is connected to each other 24/7. If you want learn more about how to use technology in your church ministry join in and lets grow your ministry worldwide.