Freethinkers, humanists, skeptics, agnostics, atheist and all non-believers are welcome! A meeting of minds where we can share ideas, ask questions, teach, learn and grow, benefiting from each others life stories and thoughts. Our meetings are very informal and friendly.  We meet at least once a month but we also have other gatherings throughout the year.  In addition, we are in contact with other freethought groups in the Seattle/Tacoma area and we enjoy going to their events as well.  There is …

The format of GMOT is that a group comes together, has a short round of introductions, then a presenter offers several different viewpoints on a great question of theological/philosophical/ethical substance (for 10-15 minutes), and then we open it up for lively discussion. Participants tend to vary widely in their religious affiliations (and non-affiliations) and the only ground rule of the group is "deep listening" which means we should voice our authentic opinions, but not try to cram them dow …

Welcome to this Humanists of Washington Meetup group! Meet other atheists, freethinkers, empiricists, heretics, and heathens. Gather to discuss everything from current events to the silliness and dangers of organized religion. The place to be for nonbelievers with a sense of humor who take their heresy as seriously as Penn & Teller take bullshit!

This group is for all of the atheist/agnostics (whatever you would like to think of yourself as) this side of the Puget Sound. This is a group for open minded people to get together at a coffee shop (after all this IS Washington), pub or restaurant and talk about their views of the world, recent news, philosophy, or whatever their cup of tea (or coffee) happens to be. This is also a group for atheists/agnostics who just want to be around other atheists/agnostics for a little while because they s …

Whether religious or irreligious, those only with faith in their friends or those devoted to a holy figure: this Seattle collective seeks to elevate the theological conversation between people of all walks of life. We seek to learn more about our own convictions while growing in appreciation of others, and are committed to exploring how theology can tangibly interact with our locale.

This is a gathering of like-minded folks in the Seattle area who are passionate readers of the author and thinker C.S. Lewis. The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, the Chronicles of Narnia, Perelandra, the list goes on and on of works that have already become heritage classics in religious philosophy and Christian thought (not to mention a few that have been overlooked!). In a desire to explore his books and his world, Narnian or otherwise, we're attempting to focus on one book for each time …

This group is an opportunity for anyone interested in learning the art and science of meditation. We will discuss the basics of meditation and you will experience many different forms of meditation. People have many reasons to want to meditate. Ultimately, the goal of meditation is to become connected with your inner Self. You will begin this journey and learn the steps necessary to get there. This is an opportunity to meet others who are interested in growing in this way.

THIS IS A VERY BRIEF SUMMARY OF OUR VERY LARGE SPHERE OF STUDY. This devotional study group requires that members are aged 18 years old or more and have a strong personal commitment to Asatru or Hellenismos. We are a Thesis group, devoted to traditional and respectful thesis gods such as Athena, Thor, Odin, Apollo or Tyr, and additional beings from these traditions that are known to be allies of these gods or who are at least not openly hostile to them and what they stand for. We keep our perce …

Three Treasures Sangha of the Pacific Northwest (TTS) is a lay Zen group located in Seattle, Washington; we practice in the tradition of Robert Aitken Rōshi and are affiliated with the Diamond Sangha. Our form is derived from the Japanese Zen tradition, favoring simplicity. While we focus on individual sitting meditation (zazen), we also recite texts (sutras) together. Talks and private interviews with teachers provide a chance to ask questions and to refine understanding. Zen practice emphasiz …

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …

The Seattle Polyamory Meetup group is the original, all-inclusive social group for those who identify as polyamorous, who practice ethical non-monogamy, or even as poly-friendly. Everyone is welcome regardless of gender, sexual preference, race, religion, economic factors, or body ability. What is Polyamory? The most basic definition of polyamory is one of “many loves”. It can also be loosely described as non-monogamy. There are many ways of practicing polyamory, and no one way is the “right” wa …

Check out the herbal meetups at http://www.meetup.com/The-Hermits-Grove/ The Rowan Tree Church, legally incorporated as a Church with full recognition from the U.S. Government, is an extended family throughout North America. Our primary community is centered at The Hermit’s Grove, serving the Puget Sound area. We meet for Full Moons, Sabbats and Sunday Circles and work together on projects. Our legal bylaws state that: I.A. "Membership is open to any person age twelve or older who wishes to shar …

We are a group that is founded on the belief that books should be read for entertainment. We want to read and discuss upbeat, fantastic, quirky enjoyable books - not the latest downer tome handed down from Oprah. If you want to read funny, imaginative, quotable books and then rave about how they split your sides, fired you up, or give you weird dreams then this club is for you! Even if the books we end up reading aren't as fun and interesting as we hope - it's better to complain together over dr …

North of Seattle Atheists & Agnostics Meetup is a monthly gathering of atheists, agnostics, skeptics, Humanists, secularists, and believers who enjoy sharing ideas, challenging traditional religious beliefs, and questioning the notion that religion should continue to enjoy respect merely for religiosity sake. Our venue will be in the Edmonds area.

The purpose of our group is very simple: we discuss and analyze ideas. The word "analyze/analytical" is not a reference to syllogistic, analytical philosophy, but rather stands for those who like to analyze and critique ideas. Its a place for thinkers to connect with other thinkers! The format is also very simple: there is a brief 15 to 30 minute lecture (the shorter the better) followed by a civil conversation. We believe in organic group mingling. Not all thinkers are compatible, as thinkers …

This Meetup group is the official Joseph Campbell Foundation Mythological RoundTable® Group of Seattle. Our regular monthly meetings are generally the third Sunday of the month at 1:30, from September to May, in the Capitol Hill branch of the Seattle Public Library. We sometimes have extra events outside the regular monthly meeting. We discuss topics related to  Joseph Campbell's work and mythology in general. Why would you want to join us in doing this? Bill Moyers asked Joseph Campbell a simil …

We welcome you to Michael Maier Pronaos and thank you for your interest in learning more about the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Perhaps you have already explored the vast sea of metaphysical and self-help books, programs, lectures, and seminars, and you may have found yourself wondering how to make sense of it all -- how to put it all together in a way that's practical and truly relevant to you. The Rosicrucian system is unique -- it provides a foundation that ties together all of the different asp …