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Online Event: Imagine There’s No Heaven - Thurs May 18

Please join the UUHA in a few weeks for a terrific online discussion!

Imagine There’s No Heaven

A Humanist Approach to Mortality and Memorial with Rabbi Adam Chalom
Thursday, May 18th at 8:00pm Eastern/7:00pm Central.

If this life is the only life we know, how do we face that reality with courage? If loss is final, how can we celebrate life while acknowledging the depth of our grief? Our connections to other people give our lives meaning and are the key to addressing our mortality and the human need for memorial. Love transcends nature, weaving the living and the dead into the loving embrace of meaningful memory.


Join the UUHA for an opportunity to learn from Rabbi Adam Chalom, leader of Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation and a past contributor to our Journal of Religious Humanism. Adam will present and then join us for questions and conversation.

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EARTH DAY CONCERT: Jim Scott Performing Wednesday Evening

UU Humanist members and friends are invited to celebrate Earth Day by joining a free concert Wednesday evening featuring Jim Scott, Martha Sandefer and special guests.

Jim Scott, internationally acclaimed composer, singer, and longtime UUHA member was the guitarist with the Paul Winter Consort and co-composer of their Missa Gaia/Earth Mass. Jim and long-time collaborator Martha Sandefer will sing of the beauty, power and fragility of this life support system and make the case for our immediate action. Read more about EARTH DAY CONCERT: Jim Scott Performing Wednesday Evening »

DARWIN DAY EVENT - One of Degree and Not of Kind: Darwin Widens the Circle

In honor of Darwin Day this coming weekend, The UU Humanist Association is excited to offer a free Zoom presentation and celebrate the birthday, the work, and the legacy of Charles Darwin.

One of Degree and Not of Kind: Darwin Widens the Circle

  • Date: Sunday, February 13
  • Time: 7:00pm Eastern (6:00pm Central | 5:00pm Mountain | 4:00pm Pacific)
  • Where: Zoom (Login instructions are listed below)

To quote Darwin himself from The Descent of Man:

“The difference in mind between man and the higher animals, great as it is, certainly is one of degree and not of kind.” -- Charles Darwin.

This Zoom event presentation and Discussion will be led on Zoom by Rev. Dr. David Breeden of First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, and by Rev. Roger Brewin, UUHA Board Member and famed Darwin impersonator. Read more about DARWIN DAY EVENT - One of Degree and Not of Kind: Darwin Widens the Circle »

ONLINE ZOOM EVENT: Winter Solstice - Reason for the Season!

You're Invited to Join UUHA Board members for an online our year-end celebration:

Winter Solstice - The Reason for the Season!

  • WHEN: Sunday December 19
  • TIME: 7:00pm Eastern (6:00pm Central | 5:00pm MST | 4:00pm Pacific)
  • WHERE: Zoom Meeting (Login info Below)

Was Tom Flynn right that there is no benefit for humanists and secularists to December celebrations? Jon Cleland Host - who has been celebrating the Winter Solstice with his family for nearly two decades - will try to answer that question, using the reality-based traditions which have both built critical thought, as well as brought joy to his kids year after year.

Consider bringing a candle, and something to light it with, for our discussion!

Jon is a materials scientist who lives in Michigan. A member and active volunteer for UUHA, he authors the blog Naturalistic Paganism. Read more about ONLINE ZOOM EVENT: Winter Solstice - Reason for the Season! »

UPCOMING EVENT - Panel: "Does Humanism Have a Future in Unitarian Universalism?"

The UU Humanist Association is participating in an exciting discussion, hosted by the First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh, to discuss the place of Humanism in Unitarian Universalism. The event will be led by Rev. David Breeden of First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, and the discussion will be Shared with UUHA President Leika Lewis-Cornwell.

 

Details and Registration information is below: Read more about UPCOMING EVENT - Panel: "Does Humanism Have a Future in Unitarian Universalism?" »

EVENT: Join the UUHA on Zoom to Celebrate Darwin Day!

In honor of Darwin Day on Friday, The UU Humanist Association is excited to offer a free Zoom presentation and celebrate the birthday, the work, and the legacy of Charles Darwin.

  • Date: Friday, February 12
  • Time: 8:00pm Eastern (7:00pm Central | 6:00pm Mountain | 5:00pm Pacific)
  • Where: Zoom (Login instructions are listed below)

We will start with a 23-minute pre-recorded presentation, generously provided by Rev. David Breeden of First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis (if you're running late, you can watch the presentation anytime right here).

Following the presentation will be an open-ended discussion about Darwin and his significance to UU Humanism. The discussion will be led by UUHA Vice President James Witker, and all meeting attendees will be welcome to participate. Read more about EVENT: Join the UUHA on Zoom to Celebrate Darwin Day! »

Fight Theocracy: Share the Plate

Across the world, there are individuals who are in prison for so-called blasphemy, who face murder for their skepticism, and who have been threatened with assassination for questioning religious and political leaders.

In 2014, a popular blogger in the Maldives, Yameen Rasheed wrote, "For all my tax money that goes to pay their salaries, the only service I can get in return from Maldives Police is baton charges, random threats, harassment, and rude anonymous comments on my blog – and being prevented from voting in elections."

Yameen was murdered this past April.

Humanists in wealthy, democratic countries have an opportunity to do something to help our peers around the world who are facing death threats for open expression and liberal values. Read more about Fight Theocracy: Share the Plate »

2017 Annual Meeting: Celebrating Bill Murry and Tony Pinn (with Video)

The UU Humanist Association's 2017 Annual Meeting was held on Friday, June 23 at UUA General Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana. About eighty people made the trek from the Convention Center to the Hilton Riverside hotel, primarily drawn by the desire to congratulate and hear from our two awardees, the Rev. Dr. William R. Murry and Dr. Anthony B. Pinn. Read more about 2017 Annual Meeting: Celebrating Bill Murry and Tony Pinn (with Video) »

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