What we’re about
This group is sponsored by HumanistsMN, which brings together people who, without supernatural beliefs, aspire to lead lives of personal fulfillment and contribute to the greater good of humanity and the planet through reason, science, compassion, and creativity.
If you believe in those principles or are interested in learning about them or want to help others learn about humanism join us for our meetings, events, and social times.
We usually have a regular Humanist Community Gathering on the 3rd Saturday of the month but will send out a reminder to members when the topic/speaker is set (or check the calendar!).
In addition, there are many other smaller meetups during the month.
Meetings are open to anyone who is interested in humanism and wants to meet other humanists. But please considering joining HumanistsMN to help support us financially and build the power of humanism in our society. Join here!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Minnesotans Against Christian Nationalism: Public MeetingJudson Memorial Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN
Join Minnesotans Against Christian Nationalism for our next meeting:
The next coalition meeting will be in person at Judson Memorial Church in South Minneapolis at 6 pm to 7:30 pm. HumanistsMN is participating in this coalition and we encourage our members to get involved with other concerned citizens in the region.Featured guests at this meeting are Representative Athena Hollins, Representative Mike Freiberg, and Senator John Marty. They will share their experiences seeing Christian nationalism influence public life, and we’ll explore what Christian nationalism is, how it shows up, and upcoming opportunities to engage.
You can register for the online event on OutFront Minnesota's website.
- Humanism in Action: Pack Food at the Food GroupFood Group Warehouse, New Hope, MN
Join fellow humanists and freethinkers to help sort and pack food at the Food Group Warehouse. The food we sort and pack will eventually be distributed to the nearly 200 food shelves/Fare-for-All Centers that the Food Group services. The Food Group is a secular, NON-faith based non-profit organization whose mission is to "serve the hunger needs of our changing communities".
Warehouse Volunteers assist with projects including:
· Bulk repacking of items such as oatmeal, rice, beans, or pasta
· Assembling boxes for food distribution
· Sorting donated goods
· Cleaning and sanitation of the workspaceMinimum volunteer age is 12, and all minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
The following is from the The Food Group:
Thank you for signing up to volunteer at The Food Group! All new participants MUST fill out a volunteer waiver at sign-in or can do so on-line here: Click here to sign a copy of waiver 1
We will begin promptly at the scheduled shift time- please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early to wash hands and get settled so we can begin right at 1:00!
Please wear comfortable work clothes and note that closed-toed shoes and pants are required. For safety in the warehouse, please wear tops that cover the torso to the waistline. You are welcome to bring snacks (keep in mind that snacks may only be enjoyed in the volunteer orientation room). (P.S. Some snacks are usually provided by the Food Group.)
If for any reason you are uncomfortable or unable to do a certain duty, please let the staff know when you arrive.
We look forward to hosting you as we complete this important work for our community!
*And remember we have a new drinking fountain, so bring your reusable water bottles!*
Hope to see you there!P.S.: Please remember to keep your RSVP up to date, so that people on the wait-list can sign up and we can show up with a full crew!
This event is sponsored by HumanistsMN. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining to help us cover our costs and build the humanist movement. Not ready to join? Donations are gratefully accepted! Join or donate on our website.
- Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult TimesFirst Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
Please note – register here to join this group -- with the expectation that you will participate in most if not all seven sessions.
Join us for this 7-month discussion series based on the book “Wintering” by Katherine May. In it, May recounts her experiences with navigating hardship and challenges the taboo against taking “rest and retreat” when needed. As we read the book together over the course of several months, we will gather the third Wednesday of each month to explore our own attitudes toward and relationship with the concept of “wintering.”
This book discussion will be facilitated by the FUS/HumanistsMN Mental Health Team Lead, Karen Rowehl. We will meet in person for the first three months, switch to Zoom for the winter, and end with a final in-person gathering in March of 2026.
For more information and/or to register, please click here.
This program is sponsored by HumanistsMN and First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, a humanist congregation. Please consider supporting one or both of these associations to help cover our costs and build the humanist movement. Click on the embedded links above to donate or join.
