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online death cafe

online death cafe

Join an upcoming online death café ~ a relaxed and informal get together to talk about death and dying. No agenda and no sales pitches ~ just a time for people to talk.

Information and registration here ~ deathcafe.com/deathcafe/25...
More information about death cafes here ~ www.deathcafe.com

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Global Peace Prayer Festival

Global Peace Prayer Festival

Looking forward to joining @joyfulpath.bsky.social Friday 17 April for 'Journey to Bhutan' ~ joyfulpath.org/event/journe...

Ngawang Pema shares about her recent trip to Bhutan for a Global Peace Prayer Festival and ordination ceremony with more than 260 nuns from around the world.

#interfaith

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Multi-Faith prayer pamphlets

Multi-Faith prayer pamphlets

Found a great resource ~ freely downloadable prayer pamphlets from different traditions for children who are sick. Includes #Native American, #Pagan, and Buddhist; also available in Spanish.

Download pamphlets from the Children's National Hospital website ~ www.childrensnational.org/plan-your-vi...

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You Can’t Be a Christian In a Pod: Latine Christian and Humanist Dialogue

You Can’t Be a Christian In a Pod: Latine Christian and Humanist Dialogue

Sounds like an interesting online program this week ~ "You Can’t Be a Christian In a Pod: Latine Christian and #Humanist Dialogue."

Information and free registration are here ~ www.eventbrite.com/e/you-cant-b...

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Freire Institute

Freire Institute

Glad to see that the (Paulo) Freire Institute is offering one year of free membership ~ freire.org/membership.

Freire's ideas about education and social change continue to inspire activists and educators worldwide. (And they inspire me too.)

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Atheism in Christianity by Ernst Bloch Owen Hatherley sings the praises of Ernst Bloch, the prophet of serious atheism

Reading a review from 2009 of "Atheism in Christianity" by Ernst Bloch with this passage: the eventual message (in the Biblical Book of Job) is that “man can be better, and behave better, than his God.”

You can read the review here ~ newhumanist.org.uk/articles/215...

#atheism #humanism

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"Spinoza, Atheist" New from Princeton University Press: Spinoza, Atheist by Steven Nadler . About the book, from the publisher: From Pulitzer Prize finalist...

Reading about a new book, "Spinoza, Atheist" by Steven Nadler:

"Nadler makes a... case that there is no real divinity for #Spinoza. God is Nature, and... can only be understood through philosophy and science. "

Read more here ~ newreads.blogspot.com/2026/03/spin...

#humanist #secular

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THE TIBET CENTER's WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE ~ MARCH 25, 2026
THE TIBET CENTER's WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE ~ MARCH 25, 2026 YouTube video by TheTibet Center

Some friends will be joining The Tibet Center online tonight, 25 March 2026 at 7pm (eastern) ~ Venerable Nicholas Vreeland will be talking about #Secular Ethics.

No need to sign up ~ the talk will be streamed live here ~ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh_y...

#humanist

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A Humanist Modern Version Haggadah For Passover

A Humanist Modern Version Haggadah For Passover

Glad to find that @eszter.com has posted "A #Humanist Modern Version Haggadah For #Passover" on her website. It is freely available here ~ www.eszter.com/Haggadah.pdf

Thank you !!

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Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau

@harvard.edu Center for the Study of World #Religion is presenting a free program on 3 April: Ken Burns Presents "Henry David Thoreau": A Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers and Scholars.

Information and registration here ~ cswr.hds.harvard.edu/news-events/...

#transcendentalism #humanism

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Universalist Herald

Universalist Herald

Posted (with permission) on humanistchaplain.net a review of Herbert Levine's new book of non-theistic Jewish prayers, "Blessed Are You, Wondrous Universe" from the magazine Universalist Herald (www.universalist-herald.org).
#humanist

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Wheel of the Year Wheel of the Year The Way of Ash and Elm is an eclectic approach that uses a modified version of the Wheel of the Year, one that specifically mixes elements of Atheopaganism and Humanistic Heathenr…

On spring equinox, found an article on #Humanistic Heathenry.

A passage: "the Wheel (frames) the Year so that one half focuses on the darker forces of life and the other half on the lighter forces, without framing either as “good” or “bad”...

Read more ~ humanisticheathenry.org/2025/08/17/w...

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ACT for Clergy and Pastoral Counselors

ACT for Clergy and Pastoral Counselors

Reading "ACT for Clergy and Pastoral Counselors" ~ good sections on talking with people within #secular and #humanist worlds:
"In an ACT model, values are a quality of action, and thus values always lead naturally to behavioral commitments..."

More here ~ www.newharbinger.com/978162625321...

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Liberated Haggadah

Liberated Haggadah

I am putting together resources for members of the #humanist community who want to celebrate the upcoming #Passover holiday.

Here is the link to a humanist haggadah made available by the City Congregation in New York City ~ citycongregation.org/wp-content/u...

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Maslow's Six Core Principles

Maslow's Six Core Principles

Reading an interesting post from 5 March 2026 about Maslow's #Humanistic #Psychology.

Among the key points: Maslow emphasized human potential, growth, subjective experience and free will, in contrast to pathology.

Read and download the handout here ~ www.psychologynoteshq.com/download/mas...

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The Philosophy of Humanism

The Philosophy of Humanism

Have been enjoying reading the 8th edition of Corliss Lamont's 'The Philosophy of #Humanism.' First published in 1949, the most recent edition was updated for a course on Humanism taught at Mead Theological Seminary in 1992.

You can read the book here ~ www.corliss-lamont.org/philos8.pdf

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Creating Secular Ceremonies

Creating Secular Ceremonies

Looking forward to joining Green Burial Council for a free online program on developing #secular ceremonies for memorials and funerals.

Information and registration are here ~ www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-s...

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The 5-3-1 Protocol

The 5-3-1 Protocol

A helpful website from the American #Humanist Association that encourages starting or joining a small, local group to help our communities ~ many resources are available to help starting groups.

Information and resources are here ~ sites.google.com/americanhuma...

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Inclusive Islam Curriculum for Children

Inclusive Islam Curriculum for Children

Wishing #Ramadan Kareem to all who are celebrating.

Friends sent me a link to enjoy the 'Inclusive Islam Curriculum for Children' developed by #Muslims for Progressive Values.

I'm enjoying reading about the program here ~ www.curiousiman.com/curriculum

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The Sound of Meaning: Black Culture, Creativity, and Humanism

The Sound of Meaning: Black Culture, Creativity, and Humanism

Registering for "The Sound of Meaning: Black Culture, Creativity, and Humanism" ~ a free live webinar from #Secular Student Alliance. With Anthony Pinn, scholar of religion, #humanism, and African American religious thought.

Feb 4, 2026 7pm (Eastern). Registration ~ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Secular Meditation & Spirituality | Meetup This is an online group for people exploring spiritual practices in a nonreligious context. We are sponsored by the [Spiritual Naturalist Society](https://www.snsociety.org/) and have been meeting sin...

Looking forward to joining online #secular #meditation on Tuesday January 13 2026 from 7-8 (Eastern).

Information and free registration is here ~ www.meetup.com/secular-medi...

and more information on secular meditation is here ~ www.humanistchaplaincy.org/secular-medi...

#humanist #spirituality

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Circle of Forgiveness

Circle of Forgiveness

Reading about the first training in English to facilitate "Circles of Forgiveness" which will take place in France March 2026.

Information on the background and practice of this #secular #forgiveness tradition is here ~ www.circlesofforgiveness.org

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Start a Secular Meeting How to Start a Secular AA Meeting ■■■▚▞■■■ For the US & Canada under AA World Services aa.org Tradition Three: The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Tradition Four: Eac...

Reading "How to Start a #Secular AA Meeting" (docs.google.com/document/d/1...)

From a letter written by Bill W in 1943:
“It must never be forgotten that the purpose of AA is to sober up alcoholics. There is no religious or spiritual requirement for membership..."

#12step

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Ten Commitments Workbook for Children

Ten Commitments Workbook for Children

Reading "Ten Commitments Workbook for Children" ~ a free PDF guide to help children explore #humanism.

You can read and download it here ~ americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/wp-content/u...

#values #secular

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Plenna - Encouraging preparation for death and dying Plenna provides guidance to plan for death and dying, supporting individuals and families in every stage of life.

Interesting to use the Plenna "Die Well" questionnaire to see whether I am being open about #End-of-Life wishes and planning. Based in Geneva, Plenna is a non-profit that is non-political and #secular.

Information is here ~ www.plenna.org/en/

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HENRY DAVID THOREAU TO AIR ON PBS MARCH 2026 | The Walden Woods Project Executive Produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley, Directed by Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers Thoreau Voiced by Jeff Goldblum, Film Narrated by George Clooney, Additional Voices by Ted Danson…

Looking forward to the new documentary HENRY DAVID #THOREAU on @pbs.org this coming March.

"... traces Thoreau’s journey from his early days in Concord, Massachusetts to his deep engagement with the moral crises of his time..."

Information and schedule are here ~ www.walden.org/henry-david-...

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Helena Blavatsky

Helena Blavatsky

Center for the Study of World #Religions at @harvard.edu invites us to an online free lecture about #Theosophical Society co-founder Helena #Blavatsky as a woman philosopher ~ Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12 – 1pm.

Information and registration here ~ harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#spirituality

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Choral Vespers NYC

Choral Vespers NYC

In #NYC early December? First Presbyterian Church is inviting all to #Choral Vespers, 12/7/25 at 4pm.

#Choral pieces include:
Britten’s Ceremony of Carols
Ešenvalds’ Trinity Te Deum
Kirchner’s Behold New Joy
...and carol singing with the choir.

Information is here ~ fpcnyc.org/event/vesper...

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Gearing up for Thanksgiving 2025 - The Bowery Mission: Updates The Bowery Mission is hosting its cherished, time-honored tradition: the longest-running Thanksgiving meal celebration in New York City!

The Bowery Mission is again hosting the longest-running #Thanksgiving meal celebration in #NYC ~ extending a heartfelt invitation to anyone without a home to join around their family table on Thanksgiving Day (with 300 turkeys and 500 pies!).

Information is here ~ www.bowery.org/updates/2025...

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The Future Speaks

The Future Speaks

The Future Speaks invites all to a celebration of WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY ~ commemorating the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the #UnitedNations 36 years ago.

November 18 at #NYC Society For Ethical Culture.
Information and free registration here ~ ethical.nyc/events/thefu...

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