What we’re about
We are an organization of atheists, agnostics, skeptics and other freethinkers based in Charleston, South Carolina.
Please note that not all of us have accounts on Meetup.com. From the RSVPs here, it may look as if only a handful of people are planning to attend, but our regular monthly meetings usually draw between 20 and 50 people. The book group meetings usually draw 10 to 15.
For more information, check out our Webpage at http://lowcountryhumanists.org and sign up for our Mailchimp e-mail announcements.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SHL Walking Club: James Island County ParkJames Island County Park, Charleston, SC
The objective of walking club is not to create an ambulatory herd of humanists, but rather to create a space where anyone who wants someone to walk with can have that.
We meet in the parking area in front of the dog park at James Island County Park. The meeting point will be Tucker's car, a black Toyota RAV4 which will have a dark blue SHL Flag (see a photo of Tucker's car and a map of the park at this link). Tucker will arrive around 8:30 and take Wolfie and Gertie to the dog park. At 9 am they will return to the car, and wait till 9:15. Anyone who shows up by 9:10 will have someone to walk with.
James Island County Park has a $2/person entrance fee, but also sells annual passes that grant access to all the great Charleston County Parks.
Tucker's typical route is just under 3 miles, making one large loupe around the park. Our pace is relative slow as the dogs like to stop and sniff frequently.
There will be a magnetic white board and on the side of Tucker's car where you can write notes, check in, and let others know if you've gone off and to keep an eye out for your humanist friends.
James Island County Park is also a great place for running and biking with about 4 miles of paved paths.
We hope to expand walking club to other locations, and times and to do charity walks. Suggestions for future events are welcome.
- SHL Movie Club: ChallengersCitadel Mall Stadium 16, Charleston, SC
Come see the film Challengers with your humanist friends! Critics seem to agree that this movie is better and more interesting than the previews might suggest, so instead of linking to the trailer I am cutting and pasting the following introduction from the Washington Post review:
"Is there a greater spectator sport than watching fresh talents — whether athletes or actors — come into their own? The slick, sexy, hugely entertaining tennis romantic triangle “Challengers” offers the high of three young performers at the top of their games under the guidance of Luca Guadagnino, a director who gives them room to swing in all senses of the word. The movie’s a paean to hard work and hedonism, and if its pleasures are mostly surface — grass, clay, emotional — it’s still been too long since we’ve had an intelligent frolic like this.
"Justin Kuritzkes’s ingenious screenplay is structured around a single tennis match in 2019 between top-seeded superstar Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and tournament-circuit bum Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor), with flashbacks that slowly fill in a complicated backstory. Each time we return to that central game, our understanding of the players and the stakes has completely changed, so if you want the movie to properly uncork all its surprises, come back to this review after you’ve come home from the theater. I’d stay away from the film’s trailer, while you’re at it."
I also recommend this podcast about the film: “The Zendaya-led 'Challengers' is much more than a sexy tennis movie”
You can use the link below to purchase tickets. Tickets are assigned seating, and Tucker and Charles have purchased seats F11 and F12. Sit wherever you like, but we encourage you to check the comments below to see which seats your SHL friends have purchased, and buy seats next to them, in front of them, behind them, near them… then post your seat choice in the comments below.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film. If you have already seen Challengers and don't want to attend the showing, feel free to join us to discuss the film afterwards. We should get there around 6:00 depending on the number of commercials and previews. If you want to reach out to me (Tucker) ahead of time, I'd be happy to text you when we leave the theater.
Buy tickets at
https://www.southeastcinemas.com/movies/CitadelMallStadium16/CHALLENGERS/CH4494-030431000008Additional info:
Tickets bought online are $9
The movie is 2:11 long plus or minus commercials and previews. - Happy Humanist Hour: Bohemian Bull on James IslandBohemian Bull, James Island, SC
Join your Humanist friends on the first Tuesday of each month for Happy Humanist Hour, where we will share a meal, drinks, and good company.
For May we will be going to Bohemian Bull on James Island. Here is how they describe their inspiration on their website: "We wanted a place where family & friends can come & relax in a lively & open atmosphere. You could fill your belly with hearty, craveable food & wash it down with a delicious selection of craft beers, hand selected bourbons & world class cocktails. We love what we do & we hope you do too!"
Please RSVP so we can get a good count.
Dinner group is always a fun and relaxing evening of stimulating conversation over drinks (alcohol is optional) and yummy food among old and new friends! Hope to see you all there!
- Spring Potluck Picnic & ElectionWanamaker Park North Charleston SC, North Charleston, SC
Join us Sunday, May 19th for SHL's annual spring picnic at Wannamaker County Park at 11:30 am, and enjoy food and fellowship with your humanist friends. We have created an optional sign-up sheet where you can see what other people are bringing and list what you will be bringing. This may be helpful for you or others to decide what to bring: Sign-Up Sheet
If you've never been to an SHL event, we'd especially like to welcome you. We invite you to bring food and drinks to share, but we always have more than plenty so it is totally fine to come empty handed. Your company is enough!
We have reserved the Dogwood Canopy which is a private, fenced-in wooded area with picnic tables, grills and a canopy in case of rain. Dual entry gates make it a safe place to bring your dog to meet your humanist friends.
Take advantage of all Wannamaker has to offer. Let the little kids play in the sprinkler and at at the playground! Get your exercise on the trails and bring your frisbee, bocce ball, croquet or volleyball. You can also play disc golf at the 18-hole disc golf course, and there are horseshoes, too. Rent a boat or a bike, or go to the waterpark.
We will also be holding annual elections for the SHL Board of Directors. Everyone is welcome at the picnic, but only dues-paying members are eligible to vote. If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you can join or renew your membership: https://www.joinit.org/o/shl
We promise to keep business short and sweet. Our focus for the day is revelry!We are also seeking candidates to join the board. If you would like to volunteer your time to help us plan activities and build a robust secular community in the lowcountry, please email president@lowcountryhumanists.org for information about becoming a board member.
Admission to Wannamaker County Park is $2/person, or free for annual pass holders. Last year some people had a difficult time finding us so we have created a document with a map and details to help you find us.
Note that our official start time is 11:30 am, but we have the private Dogwood Canopy space reserved for the entire day. The park is open from 8 am to 8 pm, so if the weather is nice, we invite members and friends of SHL to spend as much of the day enjoying all the park has to offer as you wish.