What we’re about
Humanists of Fort Worth (www.hofw.org) is a dues-supported organization for atheists and freethinkers in the greater Fort Worth area. We are independent minds seeking truth through empirical evidence, reason, and science, rather than through dogma, tribal folklore, mythology, and superstition. Affiliated with the national organization, the American Humanist Association at www.americanhumanists.org, we are the only local AHA-affiliated organization providing monthly activities and educational sessions of interest to those who live by secular humanist value systems.
Please review our Ten Commitments to better understand our ideals before attending an event: https://americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/ten-commitments/
Humanism is a philosophy of life that affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives that aspire to the greater good of the world without reference to the supernatural. We agree with Thomas Paine, the Father of the American Revolution, when he said, "My country is the world, and my religion is to do good," and with Robert Ingersoll, "My creed is this: happiness is the only good. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now. The way to be happy is to make others so."
Please join our Meetup group and visit us at one or more of our scheduled education and social events. If you like us, we hope you will become a dues paying member.
To become a member or donate, please visit our website www.hofw.org and select your choice in the top left of the home page. Once you become a member you will gain access to our private Facebook group where likeminded people chat and share about all things humanism.
All dues paying members are welcome to join our Planning Committee and have a say and a vote about future speakers, topics, and events and to run for office at our annual election. Our group is only as good as our members make it.
Our regular meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month through Zoom (attendance is higher than the RSVPs reflect). What distinguishes us from other area freethinker groups is that we offer thought-provoking speakers and topics at our regular meetings. Our discussion board will give you samples of some of the topics that interest us:
https://www.meetup.com/Humanists-of-Fort-Worth/messages/boards/forum/1814361
The Humanists of Fort Worth was granted a chapter charter by the American Humanist Association. We are also an Affiliated Local Group of the Council for Secular Humanism, and a member of the DFW Coalition of Reason, an umbrella organization for freethinker groups in North Texas.
Click the following link if you need the services of a Humanist Minister or Celebrant for weddings, namings, and memorials.
Lastly, help support us and show your solidarity with the humanist community by buying one of our attractive, unique coffee mugs here.
All are welcome to attend our events, but if you are a devotee of some religion, please don't attend for the purpose of proselytizing or discussing your religion (yes, this has happened). This is a private group created to provide a space that allows nontheists to enjoy the company of other nontheists. In other words, attend if you wish, but please keep your religious beliefs to yourself.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Adopt-a-Street Cleanup - Cowtown Great American Cleanup3750 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX
Please review our Ten Commitments to better understand our ideals before attending an event: https://americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/ten-commitments/
**********We will be cleaning our Adopt-A-Street on Saturday, March 23 from 9am-11am. Our street is the portion of Granbury Rd. between University Dr. and Foster Park. You can look forward to this event every two months!
This month we will be coordinating our cleanup with the Cowtown Great American Cleanup. The city will be providing supplies to groups who register.
After the cleanup, volunteers are invited to attend the city's Earth Party at Sycamore Park from 11 am-4 pm. More information about the Earth Party can be found at this link: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/kfwb/initiatives/cowtowncleanup
We will meet in the parking lot at 3750 S University Dr. Trash bags, grabbers, and disposable gloves will be provided.
All are welcome! Our free events are intended to give Humanists more opportunities to meet others who share their philosophies of life, the universe, and everything in a non-theistic environment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Humanists of Fort WorthFor more information about Humanism please visit www.americanhumanist.org. If you would like to join our local Fort Worth chapter please visit www.hofw.org. Once you become a member you will gain access to our private Facebook group where like-minded people chat and share about all things humanism.
- Online Only: The Founding Myth - Why Christian Nationalism is Un-AmericanLink visible for attendees
Please review our Ten Commitments to better understand our ideals before attending an event: https://americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/ten-commitments/
Online monthly meetings are held on Zoom on the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
This month we will be watching a recording of Andrew L. Siedel's presentation called, "The Founding Myth - Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American," provided by USC Annenberg's School for Communication and Journalism.
Video Description: Christian nationalists assert that our nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles, and advocate an agenda based on this popular historical claim. But is this belief true? Andrew L. Seidel, a constitutional attorney at the Freedom from Religion Foundation, will refute their claim, showing how the Bible actually contradicts the Declaration of Independence’s central tenets and that Christian nationalism is un-American.
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If you are RSVPed, you will automatically receive a Zoom link through Meetup messages and/or email starting the Monday before the meeting. Please make sure your account is able to receive direct messages - otherwise, message the host to allow the link to be exchanged.
Our free events are intended to give Humanists more opportunities to meet others who share their philosophies of life, the universe, and everything in a non-theistic environment.
For more information about Humanism please visit www.americanhumanist.org. If you would like to join our local Fort Worth chapter please visit www.hofw.org. Once you become a member you will gain access to our private Facebook group where like-minded people chat and share about all things humanism.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Humanists of Fort Worth - Saturday Social: Mamma Mia Italian Grill & PizzaMamma Mia Italian Grill & Pizza (B.Y.O.B), Fort Worth, TX
Please review our Ten Commitments to better understand our ideals before attending an event: https://americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/ten-commitments/
If you don't see us, please ask for Karen or Rick at the hostess stand.
If you haven't been to a Saturday Social event with us, we don't require you to be members of the Humanists of Fort Worth to attend, but we do encourage you to check out our Meetup page here or our website here to learn more and consider joining. At the social, you are encouraged to get up, move around, and interact with as many of us as you can.
Saturday Social is intended to give the members of the Humanists of Fort Worth more opportunities to meet others who share their philosophies of life, the universe, and everything in a non-theistic environment while having some food, drinks, entertainment, and conversation. Fun without theism!
For more information about Humanism please visit www.americanhumanist.org and the manifesto. If you would like to join our local Fort Worth chapter please visit www.hofw.org. Once you become a member you will gain access to our private Facebook group where like-minded people chat and share about all things humanism.
See you there!
Humanists of Fort Worth - Saturday Social: Press CafePress Cafe, Fort Worth, TX
Please review our Ten Commitments to better understand our ideals before attending an event: https://americanhumanistcenterforeducation.org/ten-commitments/
If you don't see us, please ask for Karen or Rick at the hostess stand.
If you haven't been to a Saturday Social event with us, we don't require you to be members of the Humanists of Fort Worth to attend, but we do encourage you to check out our Meetup page here or our website here to learn more and consider joining. At the social, you are encouraged to get up, move around, and interact with as many of us as you can.
Saturday Social is intended to give the members of the Humanists of Fort Worth more opportunities to meet others who share their philosophies of life, the universe, and everything in a non-theistic environment while having some food, drinks, entertainment, and conversation. Fun without theism!
For more information about Humanism please visit www.americanhumanist.org and the manifesto. If you would like to join our local Fort Worth chapter please visit www.hofw.org. Once you become a member you will gain access to our private Facebook group where like-minded people chat and share about all things humanism.
See you there!
Humanists of Fort Worth