Ethical Culture is a movement centered on ethics, not theology, whose mission is to encourage respect for humanity and nature and to create a better world. Members are committed to personal ethical development in their relationships with others and in activities involving social justice and environmental stewardship. What We Believe We believe all individuals have inherent worth and dignity, the potential to grow and change, a responsibility to strive for ethical growth, and a responsibility to …

Welcome to the New York City branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI). The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free inquiry, and humanist values. The Center for Inquiry-New York City sponsors leading thinkers for lectures and panel discussions on science, philosophy, and religion; supports local community events and campus groups; works with media and opinion makers; and hosts the Center's mission to the United Nations. For more information, …

Shalom! Hey, Lets Get Together! Bible Discussions & Classes Social Activities Biblical Life Cycle Events Jewish Holiday Celebrations Weekly Shabbat Services Free Hebrew Classes KId's Shabbat Bible & Hebrew Shul Lots of opportunities for Fellowship Saturdays @ KHD: Shabbat Mincha Afternoon Prayer! 1pm FREE HEBREW CLASS !!! Kid's Shul is during the service 2:30-3:45pm This is how we Roll at KHD! 2pm Shabbat Mincha Service Great pic from Messianic Young Adult Conference! 4pm Fellowship Scmoo …

Are you interested in meeting people, getting a taste of other faith traditions, and sharing elements of your own religion with others? Faith House Manhattan is an experiential inter-religious community that organizes regular events to learn about other faiths, explore and share our own, and forge meaningful connections with people of other faiths or no faith at all. Every other week Faith House hosts a Living Room Gathering where we share holy days, learn new spiritual practices, and address cu …

Had enough of astrologers, psychics, homeopaths, and spirit channelers? Yearning to talk with someone rational for awhile? Meetup with other local skeptics for some refreshing and sane conversation. Drinking Skeptically does not take "official" positions on political, religious, academic, or other matters. For example, Drinking Skeptically is not an "atheist" organization; nor is it a "non-atheist" organization. All we are interested in is providing a social venue for rationalists, critical-th …

Meet other local atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, and other freethinkers. Gather to discuss beliefs, philosophies, current events--and make new friends.

Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more just and humane society. We believe that acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in the worth and dignity of all living beings. We offer a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including Sunday meetings, social gatherings, lectures, discussion groups, chari …

What is a bright? * A bright is a person who has a naturalistic worldview * A bright's worldview is free of supernatural and mystical elements * The ethics and actions of a bright are based on a naturalistic worldview Is Your Worldview Naturalistic? Think about your own worldview to decide if it is free of supernatural or mystical deities, forces, and entities. If you decide that you fit the description above, then you are, by definition, a bright! Join with other brights from all over the wor …

We are a community dedicated to fostering ethical humanist beliefs and values and to improving the human condition through individual and collective action. We celebrate diversity and welcome newcomers of all faiths, color, sexual orientations, and nationalities - anyone who agrees with the idea that we need to help in making the world a better, more ethical place. We have activities and events for all age groups. Among our activities are a Sunday School, a teen group, and for adults we have so …

Have you ever thought there might be a higher power out there....more to life then just going through your normal routine day after day?? Or maybe you already believe in God but aren't quite sure how to communicate with him and want to take the next steps to getting to know him. Or maybe you're a believer looking for other believers to grow with. No matter which one fits you -- you can have a place at the Woo. The Woo is a Vineyard church dedicated to showing others and the community love. Every …

Tour the universe.  Drop in any week.  The universe is a big place, but my class is ongoing, and I am up to the challenge.  It takes 2-3 years for me to do a round trip.  With live links to the Wide World Web as my in-class resource, I have an unlimited supply of mind expanding pictures and movies to discuss.  Plus digital universe simulations that I run of the Earth's place in the galaxy, and the galaxy's place in the universe.  For example, on the tour of the Universe, we started in close, zoo …

Welcome to the Long Island branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI), a nonprofit organization advancing science, reason, and secular values. The Center for Inquiry-Long Island sponsors public educational programs, philosophy discussions, book clubs, and social events. Come meet people in your neighborhood, exercise your brain, and get involved. For more information, please e-mail akelly@centerforinquiry.net.

Join the Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_198473996849996! See a map of Secular Massachusetts -- sites of interest, local community groups, and venues suitable for group gatherings -- at http://bit.ly/secularmassmap. The purpose of this group is to bring together the many kinds of Massachusetts freethinkers -- Atheists, Humanists, Ethical Culturists, Brights, agnostics, and so on -- for common social, educational, and civic purposes. Any person interested in particip …

The Pioneer Valley Secularists are a community of non-theists in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas. We are committed to promoting the separation of the church and state, secular education, and a positive perception of non-theists among the general public. We hope to contribute to society by providing social, philanthropic, and educational opportunities in an open and welcoming secular environment.

Let the beer and conversation flow. This group is for anybody who enjoys lively discussion about things that matter with people who respect each other (and try to like each other too!). I'll come prepared with a recent news article, quotation, poem, or passage of scripture to prompt conversation about themes like "Angels and Demons," "What's the Difference Between Justice and Vengeance?", "Racism," "The Afterlife," "Animal Rights," etc., to prompt conversation from a theological perspective. I'm …

Are you a spiritual person, who believes in a higher power, Universal Life Force or Mother/Father God, but feels disconnected from traditional religions due to judgments and dogma? Are you looking to gather in fellowship with open minded individuals who are accepting of all religions, ethnicities and sexual orientations? The Universal Gathering is a church/temple/spiritual meeting ground for open minded individuals looking to come together in a place of non-judgement and acceptance of the true f …

The daily lives of most of us are full of things that keep us busy and preoccupied with mundane concerns. We miss the sacred, so every now and then we find ourselves drawing-back and wondering what is it all about. And then. perhaps we may internally begin exploring perennial questions that we don't normally stop to examine. This can happen with regard to any aspect of our lives. This study group is deliberately designed for those among us who are curious, enthusiastic, non-judgemental, and wond …

We have have two alternating meetups every Thursday for people who have left or are leaving Christianity, as well as occasional fun get-togethers. In everything, we mostly do two things: Provide a kind and thoughtful community for people who are leaving or who have left Christianity. You may find that this is the one place where people not only understand your struggles and isolation, but also get your communion wafer jokes. Engage in serious but OPEN conversation about theological, philosophic …

This is a meetup for those who were once Jehovah's Witnesses. Our group comes together to hang out and socialize at cool pubs and bars in NYC. We are just regular people having a great time and sharing our experience.  Check us out... [about joining: http://www.meetup.com/Friends-FJW/about/]

A Meetup is a small gathering of people meant to build community by engaging the life and teachings of Jesus, fighting unbelief and communal worship/service together. WHY ARE MEETUPS IMPORTANT? A Meetup is a time when questions can be asked about the Sunday sermon at GTT. A Meetup is where real-life connections and freindships can be formed and harnessed. A Meetup is where the church can practice being the disciple and image of Christ. A Meetup is a great place to introduce people outside the ch …

Give us today our daily bread! We are a fun group who are devoted to having a good time learning the truth of the Word. After a long hard day at work, come relax and open Gods word with us.

Christianity is a unique faith & culture. Open to all Russian-Speakers regardless of nationality, faith, religion, church/denomination affiliation, etc. Get involved in the Russian-speaking community. Join for event announcements. Our weekly off-group meetings: LINK Also on Facebook: Facebook.com/RussianChristiansNY Free Bible for iPhone/Web: http://www.blueletterbible.org Free Bible for Android/Web (Russian/English): http://www.youversion.com Free Bible on the Web (Russian): http://m.molod …

Muslim-ish: searching for truth, rejecting false idols, and fighting for freedom Who are we? We are a group of Ex-Muslims and Muslims of varying degrees of religiosity. What do we want? We want to find the truth, no matter what it is, and fight for our right to follow it. We want to create a safe place for people to exchange thoughts and ideas that we were taught not to talk about. We want to support each other and help each other deal with family questions and formulate answers. We want to gi …

This aim of this group is to raise awareness and stir action among the humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and other like-minded citizens in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties.

What if worship were making and sharing art together? We are a community trying to build loving relationships in northern Brooklyn through making art and re-imagining the stories and symbols of the Christian tradition through the lens of our lives. People of all and no faith traditions are welcome. Currently we are one Lutheran pastor and a bunch of agnostics. We also aren't worried about the gender of whom you love.

Reformation Presbyterian Church (www.refpres.com) is taking Sunday outside. Come and join us for free feasting, fellowship, preaching about Jesus, and an interactive Q&A. Call or E-mail in your questions about God, Christianity, the Bible, and/or religion, then come to the park, eat well, enjoy the time, and listen for answers at BBQ&A on August 19, 26, September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Come to one, some, or all. We hope to see you there! BBQ&A will be at Cunningham Park, picnic area “Purple.” Use the …

Truth is at best partial, at worst error. We are at best explorers, at worst believers. If we desire to fully grow we must keep exploring. . .  Welcome Explorers! (And curious believers too!) This is a group for exploring and testing each other's new ideas, and for the potential of creating even more together! As a starting point we'll discuss the possibility of: A natural morality based on our passion's values; A politics that roots out resentment so we can enjoy a unified diversity; And a cult …

The purpose of the group is to offer discussion on real world problems and challenges faced by young people in their journey through Christianity. Whether you have left the church, attend a church, or just curious about church or religion this is the group to voice your opinion and have a discussion and get some insight. Does church feel to “churchy” or shallow? Is it boring and mundane or do you find church to be too judgmental when it comes to issues of sexuality and it just seems out of date. …