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Back in Room A/B June, July, and August
We’ll be back in our usual Room A/B at the main library in June, July, and August 2018.
Trav Hardin
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Humanists of North Alabama News! 2018-05-16
Humanists of North Alabama News! 2018-05-16
Food for thought: “Man can no longer live for himself alone. We must realize that all life is valuable and that we are united to all life. From this knowledge comes our spiritual relationship with the universe.”
― Albert Schweitzer
Chapter News!
We are seeking someone to take charge of organizing programs for the monthly chapter meetings. If interested, let Travis or Louise know!
Upcoming chapter events:
Sunday, June 10: 2:00- 4:00 pm:
Non-Fiction Readers Book Discussion Group, meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month. New discussion participants always welcomed! Please join us at the Huntsville Public Library on Monroe Street in Huntsville, room A/B (to the right of the lobby). This month is an open discussion on what everyone is reading and recommending
Sunday, May 20: 2:00-3:30 pm:
Monthly meeting – we are meeting at the Huntsville Public Library on Monroe Street in Huntsville, in room C (on the second floor, on the far wall from the elevator). The AHA’s 77th Annual Conference is taking place this week — May 17 through May 20. Details are at americanhumanist.org/events/ahas-77th-annual-conference. Also on the national Web site is “Humanist Common Ground,” a new series of eleven pamphlets showing that common ground with humanism is possible with some members of other religions, from Muslim to Unitarian Universalism. Louise and Travis will bring all eleven to hand out to attendees at the June meeting. Also see online versions at americanhumanist.org/paths/ . If you want we can begin to talk about “Common ground” in May from the online versions. Or you may prefer another topic. What do you think is important to discuss?
Monday, May 28: 6:00-7:30pm:
Philosophy Café. Open discussion on philosophical topics continues on the fourth Monday of each month. This month we are meeting at “Sam & Gregs” at 119 Northside Square. An assortment of pizzas, gelato, and beverages are available for purchase (and to lubricate discussion). New faces are always welcome!
“Do stuff. be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration’s shove or society’s kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It’s all about paying attention. attention is vitality. It connects you with others. It makes you eager. stay eager.” ― Susan Sontag
Other Information:
The Humanists of North Alabama discussion group as a closed FaceBook group to talk about Humanism in Alabama. Let us know if you’d like an invite.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/876732872431530/
Our events can be found
- on our Meetup group:
http://www.meetup.com/Humanists-of-North-Alabama-Meetup/
- on our FaceBook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Humanists-of-North-Alabama/258854664128349 - on our web page:
http://www.humanistsofnorthalabama.org/
If you received this email from a friend and want to be added to the distribution list, send an email to me at louise.hardin@gmail.com.
Suggestions for events, meeting venues, topics are always welcome!
Humanists of North Alabama is an official Chapter of the American Humanist Association. Membership in the AHA is strongly encouraged!
Louise Hardin
256-683-8026
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.”
― John Lennon
REGISTER TODAY! The American Humanist Association’s 77th Annual Conference will take place on May 17-20, 2018 at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada!
December 17 5pm Unity of Nashville, I’ll be telling some jokes for The Sunday Assembly
December 17 5pm Unity of Nashville, I’ll be telling some jokes for The Sunday Assembly as we celebrate s secular holiday! All welcome tickets available at
https://www.facebook.com/sundayassemblynashville/posts/915321838634229
Are you a “none”? An atheist or agnostic? A free thinker? A secular humanist? Then Yule Y’all is for you!
Sing along to songs of the season along with your favorite pop tunes and some of the best from Sunday Assembly’s past, present and future! What holiday singalong would be complete without Bruce and Mariah, the Bangles and the Bee Gees? Don’t be a grinch, there’ll be comedy from Tracy Barkley and lots of laughs along the way!
Before and after the concert, shop for handmade, unique gifts from secular-friendly artisans. Products available include Dancing Cow soaps and lotions, handmade glass ornaments and frames, wooden trays, signs, and home decor, beaded and gemstone jewelry, and scented candles. We even have a publisher bringing books by some of your favorite secular writers, as well as the perfect stocking stuffer: a secular coloring book. This will be your chance to find that fun, different gift and support a small local businessperson.
Children welcome! We will have activities for kids three and older, plus the Grinch will be making an appearance.
Yule Y’all will be held at Unity Church, 5125 Franklin Pk, Nashville, 37220.
The Yule Market opens at 5:00 for shopping before the music starts, the concert starts at 6:00, and there will be time for shopping afterwards as well.
Tickets are available here: http://tinyurl.com/YuleYall
The initial newsletter of Indivisible District 5 of North Alabama.
http://us15.campaign-archive2.com/?u=224d16df93e27a15ad0972839&id=4772b47f55&e=e7ce3bffca
Kudos to the Madison County Democrats, who have invited Rep. Brooks to a town hall on Saturday, April 8, 2-4 pm at the main library auditorium!
The room has been reserved, deposits have been paid, the invitation has been submitted, and the invitation graphic is in process.
There WILL be a town hall, with or without Mo.
To Begin the World Over Again — May 14, 21, 28.
Steven Austad on Darwin
Fundamental Principles of Modern Humanism – Amsterdam Declaration – 2002
Amsterdam Declaration 2002 is a statement of the fundamental principles of modern Humanism passed unanimously by the General Assembly of the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) at the 50th anniversary World Humanist Congress in 2002.
If you are not familiar with the outlines of humanism, please check out the other humanist manifestos. You can start in Wikipedia.
To Begin the World Over Again — May 14, 21, 28.
Supreme Court rules gay couples nationwide have a right to marry
Couples looking for an Alabama wedding officiant — please consult our list on this site.
