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 …

Christianity Explored is a 7 week discussion group for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome - from the most sympathetic Sunday schooler to the convinced atheist. We will respect your background, culture and beliefs. Tell us as little or as much about yourself as you feel comfortable.

Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. This group is formed to facilitate discussion between Christians and atheists (but people of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend). Does either group have valid reasons for choosing their "belief system?" (Please only attend if you can discuss these topics calmly and respectfully.) About the Organizer -------------------- Bernie Dehler is a Secular Humanist (atheist) and attends some of the local humanist/atheist groups …

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 …

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 …

Sufism is a long inner journey. To share this journey with others who speak the same language of the heart is beautiful. There are many around us who share our spoken language; but how many are there who share this language of the heart? Rumi says, “Birds of the same kind fly together.” But if they are only together for a short time, their flight is not easy. As with them, if we don’t find others with whom we can share it, our life’s journey becomes more difficult. East, west, south, or north ma …

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 …

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 …

Meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other practitioners of Alternative spirituality and religion. Come to a Pagan Meetup to make friends and exchange knowledge, network and have great people to socialize with!

Meet local skeptics, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! Our meetings will be in Vancouver Washington but welcome people from anywhere. Join us for informal socializing with pizza and beer. I hope to start off with 1 consistent meeting per month. I'll need some assistant organizers to help me set up the meetings. Please email me if you'd like to become an assistant organizer and live in the Vancouver area. This …

We are a kindred consisting of families and individuals, who are committed to honoring the Æsir and Vanir; the gods and goddesses of the indigeanous peoples of Northern Europe, we practice the religion known as Asatru. We commune with our Gods through ritual, offering, and sacrifice, as our ancestors did. We aspire to live our lives according to the Hávamál, the Sayings Of Har (Odin). Our individual action is guided by the nine noble virtues condensed from our lore. The study and practical use o …

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 …

Women of African and African-Hispanic descent ( or affinity) who are interested in the indigenous religions of Africa, with a focus on West and Central Africa, and its variants in the Americas (Santeria, Voudon, Candomble, Lucumi, Palo,Obeah, Hoodoo). To study, discuss, and build sisterhood around this ancient African religion, its history, beliefs, rituals, etc. Gatherings include public place events related to Africana spirituality and cosmology, rituals and celebrations, and private home gath …

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Those certainly are words to live by. Welcome to the Wild Mind Outdoor Community! We've been around since January 2011 and have evolved from a hiking group interested in mindfulness to a community that seeks to experience nature in a variety of mindful ways. We are open to folks from all walks of life, beginners and experts alike. Our leaders do not necessarily know any more about a given topic than our members; we're just pe …

This Group Is For Ex-Mormons Are you a former member of the Mormon Church? Was your world turned upside-down when you left? Have you wondered how you could ever share these experiences with anyone? Or do you just want to hang out with people who get it? Whether you just left the church yesterday, or you left many years ago, if you're an ex-Mormon this group is for you! --Even if you are still officially on their membership roster. Not all of us have gone through the steps of having our names off …

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 …

Buddhism is a practice that allows us to change ourselves by developing the qualities of wisdom, kindness, and awareness. The focus of Buddhism is on practices such as meditating, chanting, and upholding the Buddhist teachings (known as the “Dharma”). Buddhism is non-exclusive, and welcomes those of all religions. Buddhism is a way of life, a practice based on the principle of serving others before yourself.  It is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, or "the awakened one,” …

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.

Eckankar Center of Olympia, 509 12th Avenue, Suite 5, Olympia, WA  98501. Welcome to the Olympia Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God.  The teachings of ECK define the nature of Soul more carefully than other religions do.  Each person is Soul, a particle of God sent into the lower worlds (including earth) to gain spiritual experience.  Purified by the spiritual exercises, he comes into contact with the Holy Spirit.  His goal is spiritual freedom in this lifetime, after which he …

Have you had a spiritual experience? Meet other people who have had one too. Some 33 percent of Americans say they've had a remarkable experience. Profound spiritual experiences include: Out-of-body adventures, Astral projection, Near-death experiences, Prophetic dreams, Dreams with a departed loved one, A sense you have lived before, Deja vu, Seeing an inner light, or Hearing an inner sound. You can connect with other like-minded Souls and learn new ways of exploring your inner worlds. Meet o …

The American spiritual teacher Adyashanti's new book "The Way of Liberation" recommends people form study groups, and we are doing that. We'll meet monthly and focus on various aspects of the book and teaching, and his other teachings as well. However, the group is eclectic and open to many perspectives. Adyashanti's teachings are not as useful for beginners in spirituality as for those who have been involved for some time. If you are serious about enlightenment, Realization, Awakening, in this …

Calling all pro-life young adults aged 23-40! Have you wanted to get more involved with the pro-life movement in Washington and didn't know how? Do you have some great ideas for ways to reach your Gen X and Y peers on this issue? Want to connect with other like-minded young adults? Then this is the group for you! ALL people of goodwill are welcome, regardless of religion, political beliefs, etc. If you are a young adult who cares about the unborn, we want you!

Welcome to Biker Babes! We are a group of women motorcyclists of varied experience levels who all have one thing in common - we love to ride. All Lady Bikers are welcome; Whether you ride on the front, back or both; whether your bike is a cruiser, sport, dual sport, foreign or domestic; regardless of race, age, religion, orientation, We are Not part of any M.C. Culture We do not impose any politics, life style or religious beliefs.

From http://www.venganza.org: By design, the only dogma allowed in the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is the rejection of dogma. That is, there are no strict rules and regulations, there are no rote rituals and prayers and other nonsense. Every member has a say in what this church is and what it becomes. To outsiders it makes us hard to define, but here are some general things that can be said about our beliefs: We believe pirates, the original Pastafarians, were peaceful explorers and …

Soulcraft Adventures are journeys to experience the wildness of your Soul. There are easy to challenging invitations that are full of adventure, wisdom, ceremony, quests, Shamanic work, and heart openings as you reach your highest visions. This is for people seeking to launch beyond the psychic, spiritual, social and personal limitations assumed and habitually lived in our Western modern society. The explorations will be deeply moving and you will feel what it means to find and follow your purpo …

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 …