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 …

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it boring and mundane or do you find church to be too judgmental when it comes to issues of sexuality and it just seems out of date. …

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 …

Agnostics Anonymous exists to promote an open and friendly environment for frank and respectful dialogue on questions regarding, among other things, human knowledge, faith and life's purpose. AgAnon strives to be a place where an honest and thoughtful exchange occurs among a gathering of friends who are committed to authentic inquiry. Dogmatic skeptics, absolute relativists and wily cynics are always welcome.

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 …

Ever wonder what it's like to hear a khutba in a mosque? Celebrate shabbat in a synagogue? See Pentecostals speak in tongues? This group explores the religious landscape of New York. It's a great opportunity for those who are exploring spirituality. It's also a window into how faith happens in New York. Both pilgrims and tourists are welcome!

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.

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 …

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 …

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, …

Are you feeling disconnected from the religion of your youth? Are you longing for more meaning in your life? Welcome to the Greater Phila. Center for Spiritual Living. We are a welcoming, inclusive, spiritual community, open to all, adults, teens, families with children, and singles. We believe in the Oneness of all people and we believe there is a power for good that we can use. Our teaching is both a philosophy and a way of life; it is a practical blend of ancient wisdom and modern science. It …

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 …

Seeking Christians and Jews who are open to dialogue and debate without judgment. Group does historical biblical study, attempting to put aside theological presuppositions, and be open to new ways of learning based on historical inquiry. Facilitated by a Ph.D. in Theology, studying the implications of the cross discipline work done by major university religion departments since WWII.  Desire is to build shalom between Gentiles and Jews. NO proselytizing, however opinions WILL be shared. Debate, …

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 …

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 …

This is a casual group that has begun around the question, "What is postmodernism?" We welcome anyone with curious mind and a desire to contribute. We delve into introductory topics in 20th and 21st century philosophy as a springboard to addressing the larger questions of philosophy and culture.

Philadelphia is one of the world's greatest cities. It was in our city that the Constitution was framed, leaders stepped up, and our great nation was born. However, our city is in a state of emergency with rising debt, falling employment, public safety issues, and a municipal government entrenched with patronage, nepotism, back room politics and malaise. This group is founded on the belief that good citizens can come together; regardless of political party, religion, race, sex, sexual orientati …

This is a group for Ex-Christians to get together for support and to discuss life after Christianity.

On the seven Sundays of July 7 - August 18, Reformation Presbyterian Church (www.refpres.com) will be covering Hebrews 11, "the Hall of Faith." This chapter of Scripture is unique in that it occurs in the New Testament, right between two portions explicitly about Jesus Christ (see Hebrews 10 and Hebrews 12:1-2). However, the entirety of Hebrews 11 is about Old Testament characters and their faith stories. What do they have to do with Jesus Christ? What do they have to do with you? To find out, j …

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/]

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 …

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.

To bring together all those who think freely.  This group is inclusive and welcomes all walks of life, so long as those who participate have an open and tolerant mind.  Atheist, agnostic, possibilian, or theist; come have an engaging conversation with people from all walks of life over a cup of coffee or tea. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7PM EST. See our 'About' section! (Note: ABE stands for Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton; the Lehigh Valley)

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.

We gather to explore the relevance of spirituality in our daily lives. Using topics inspired from real life situations (work, family, friends, dating, communication) we see what insight can be brought to bear from the perspective of Christian faith. Then we allow the discussion to go where it needs. All agree to respect the thoughts of others and no one is there to convince another of a particular perspective. One goal of the meeting is to create a community where people can meet others who wish …

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Skeptics, Philosophers, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without worshipping. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Join us for Fridays Drinking With Atheists, DWA.

Get together with local atheists to discuss philosophy, morals, ethics, and to make new friends. Even if you're agnostic, humanist, loosely theist, or just questioning religion, come on over for some friendly, brain-stimulating discussions.