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 …

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a religious, progressive and humanistic community. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life. Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Our typical audience is …

Open to all ethical atheists, agnostics, skeptics and other freethinkers, the Delaware Association for Humanism exists for the betterment of humanity and for the planet we all share. DAH is an affiliate of the Council for Secular Humanism and is a charter chapter of the American Humanist Association. As such, we adhere to the humanist philosophy these organizations embody. In addition to getting together to socialize and discuss beliefs, philosophies and the challenges of being 'outsiders', we a …

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 …

Meet with other people and share your beliefs!  IGREJA BRASILEIRA DE MANHATTAN, NEW YORK. REUNIÕES EM PORTUGUÊS, AOS DOMINGOS E QUINTAS, AS 7:00pm. ESTAREMOS CANTANDO CANCÕES CRISTÃS, ORANDO POR VOCÊ E EXPLANANDO A PALAVRA DE DEUS. ESTAMOS PRECISANDO DE VOLUNTÁRIOS PARA AJUDAR NO LOUVOR, NA MUSICA, NA RECEPÇÃO, INTRODUZIR AS PESSOAS PARA DENTRO DO TEMPLO. LíDER DOS JOVENS, PROFESSORES DE ESCOLA DOMINICAL PARA OS JOVENS. LíDER DOS HOMENS, PROFESSORES DE ESCOLA DOMINICAL PARA OS HOMENS. LíDER DAS …

Meet others in your local are that are believers in the Teutonic religion known as Asatru, Germanic Paganism, Urglaawe, Heathenry, Odinism or Theodish Belief. If you're interested in Norse mythology, Germanic lore and traditions, runes, pagan religion, and are looking to learn more or find a group of like-minded seekers, you are more than welcome. We will eventually hold lore studies, meet-and-greets, and other events.

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.

This is a paranormal investigation meet-up group that was formed as a recruitment tool for an active paranormal investigative group. It will be headquartered in Atlantic County and Cape May County, New Jersey. Effective January 2009 this investigative group became a non-profit corporation registered in the State of New Jersey. The next step, which is being pursued, is the tax exempt status (501 c 3) from the Internal Revenue Service. Equipment has been purchased to include EMF meters, IR th …

Meet local pagans, wiccans, witches, magickal practitioners and others on a positive spiritual path. Join the Wilmington Pagans Meetup to network, make friends, share lore and exchange knowledge. If you know of any venues in the Wilmington area with sufficient space and seating to accommodate a meetup of approximately 15-20 people that would lend itself to group discussion, please share it with us. Until then, feel free to open up a dialog about a favorite topic, tell a little about yourself …

SPIRITMUV is a community of like- minded people, dedicated to transformation and empowerment through spiritual development and awareness. God is Spirit, which transcends religion, race, ethnicity, and culture. Spirit is unlimited source, divine mind, infinite creativity, and continuous movement, constantly calling us to be an expression of love for all humanity. Where there is Spirit, like where there is Love, like where there is Faith, there is the Church. SPIRITMUV is a church that is dedicate …

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 …

Tour the universe.  Drop in any week.  The universe is a big place, but my class is ongoing, and I am up to the challenge.  It takes 2-3 years for me to do a round trip.  With live links to the Wide World Web as my in-class resource, I have an unlimited supply of mind expanding pictures and movies to discuss.  Plus digital universe simulations that I run of the Earth's place in the galaxy, and the galaxy's place in the universe.  For example, on the tour of the Universe, we started in close, zoo …

Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.  In a nutshell, it is the thought that people can be good without god. This group is open to humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, skeptics, infidels, brights, and the like. You can join our discussion at https://www.facebook.com/SJHumanists

Dear Friends: I just finished intensive studies in pastoral care and counseling and believe now more than ever, that the last thing we all need is to only attend "church" as it has developed over the years. Although I am the Senior pastor at a wonderful church on the West side of Manhattan in the West Village, I really enjoy sitting together in s a small group. Perhaps sitting in a pew is not the enemy, however, I have found that sitting together in small groups and sharing with each other vario …

Welcome to the Gloucester County Humanists group. We are a nontheistic group guided by science that values the importance of the arts and humanities in dealing with the social, political and economic issues of the world today. We are part of the New Jersey Humanist Network. The New Jersey Humanist Network is a vibrant and growing community of secular humanists. Humanism is a democratic and ethical life-stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and …

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)

It's simple gathering like-minded people, but when people with opposing views start seeing eye-to-eye, that's progress! Do you care if what you believe is true? Do you think religion or non-belief is harmful? Are you PASSIONATE about your beliefs or non-beliefs? You've come to the right place!  Join our group and to discuss why that is! ================================================= Join our *closed* group on Facebook too: http://www.facebook.com/groups/156522841147889 This group is to en …

Relevant Reflections is a discussion group which meets in Annapolis, MD. This meetup is about exploring meaningful topics which are relevant to our daily lives.  We discuss a variety of interesting subjects, such as: current events, culture, faith, history, ethics, and politics.   And we discuss how these matters relate to the things which define us as people: our values, beliefs, customs, and so on. Everyone is welcome.  Come to share different perspectives, learn new things, and enjoy good com …

Does your spiritual life need an intellectual boost?  Have an open mind?  Ever feel as if churches want you to check your brain in at the front door?  Join our new discussion and fellowship group Free Thinking Christians Anonymous as we boldly follow the spirit into realms where traditionalists dare not tread! This group will offer opportunities for spiritual growth, complete freedom of thought, and intellectually stimulating discussion, free of the constraints of organized religious doctrine. M …

Congregation B’nai Israel is an innovative Conservative temple located at 53 Palisade Avenue in Emerson. Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) offers various activities for Jewish families, such as Hebrew School, Shabbat Evening services, High Holy Holiday services, and festive activities during all the Jewish Holidays and events. Come join our CBI family and learn how warm it feels to be a part of this great community. For additional information or directions contact the temple office at: 201-265-227 …

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. …

This is a group for anyone wanting to connect with local Catholics for fellowship, prayer, adoration, discussion, and works of charity. I started this group in the hope of finding like-minded Catholics who want to live more fully their Catholic spirituality.

To get together to study topics of interest to practitioners of Theodish Belief and other Germanic Heathens (Asatruar, Urglaube, etc.), social gatherings, and communal worship.

This Meetup will explore human spirituality from multiple perspectives in art, music, film, sculpture, poetry, and every other form of artistic expression. We will experience and discuss how the many forms of human spirituality utilize the arts as a means of enhancing meditation, expressing feelings and emotions beyond words, strengthening community, and co-creating with a Divine Essence that exists beyond our understanding. Please note that this group is not just for people who create art and m …

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 …

This group is dedicated to the connection between Islam and Judaism. The aim of the group is to facilitate a friendly discourse and discussion between only open-minded individuals that are sincerely interested in learning about the similarities between our religions and cultures. This group's efforts are to promote peace, awareness, and a mutual respect during a time when these efforts are much needed.

The International Seminary for Interfaith Studies (ISIS) is the newest of the interfaith seminaries in New York City offering a unique program rooted in the energetic truths of the world's religions. One that brings all of these truths together to find the spark of Oneness in all of them. Our seminary is academically substantial and spiritually grounded while adding the dimensions of personal growth and development. This specialized curriculum goes further into understanding and working with the …

We are a Bible Discussion Group that represents the NYC International Christian Church, a Church that's committed to the Great Commission "Matthew28:18-20" World Evangelism. Jesus commanded his Disciples to make Disciples of all Nations and to be his Witness to Jerusalem, to Judea, and Samaria and to the Ends of the Earth "Acts1:8" Our goal is to fulfill Jesus vision so we can reach the ends of the Earth. We have sister Churches around the world working together as one body "Ephesians4:4-6" to s …