What we’re about
Humanism is a non-theistic world view. Humanists are interested in human rights, the separation of church and state, and making the world a better place for everyone. We look to science, reason, and empathy to guide us in looking for solutions to problems in our lives and in the world.
Some of the goals of our group:
- to create a supportive community for humanists in CNY
- to put our values into action by helping the local community through volunteering and community service
- to educate people about humanism and other non-theistic worldviews
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Secular Week of Action: Blood DriveNeeds location
The nation-wide Secular Week of Action is happening from April 26 through May 5. We have 2 events planned. This event is a "virtual" blood drive.
We are working with the American Red Cross to hold a virtual blood drive for the Secular Week of Action. Our Goal is for AT LEAST 10 folks to make an appointment and give blood between now and May 5th. So SleevesUp! and help us reach our goal by making and keeping an appointment to give blood with the American Red Cross.
Post or send us a picture of yourself giving blood! #CNYHAblooddrive #SleevesUp #SecularAction #SecularValues #WeekOfAction
Thank you!
- Secular Week of Action: Community Tree Planting with Onondaga Earth Corps201 Beacon Rd, Syracuse, NY
The nation-wide Secular Week of Action is happening from April 26 through May 5. We have 2 events planned. This event is an opportunity to do some outdoor volunteer work, helping the Onondaga Earth Corps plant some trees in Eastwood. Wear your CNYHA shirt (if you don't have one, we'll give you one)!
Sign-in at the event is at 10:00am; we will begin planting at 10:30am. Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes are are appropriate for the weather.
This event is hosted by OEC and spaces are limited, so please sign up via signupgenius.
See you there!
- May 2024 Book Club: For Small Creatures Such as We by Sasha SaganSolvay Public Library, Solvay, NY
Join us Sunday, May 5th, at 1 pm to discuss For Small Creatures Such as We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in Our Unlikely World. We’ll meet at the Solvay Public Library in the Community Room, on the lower floor.
About the book (from Amazon):
…For Small Creatures Such as We is part memoir, part guidebook, and part social history, a luminous celebration of Earth's marvels that require no faith in order to be believed.Sasha Sagan was raised by secular parents, the astronomer Carl Sagan and the writer and producer Ann Druyan. They taught her that the natural world and vast cosmos are full of profound beauty, and that science reveals truths more wondrous than any myth or fable.
When Sagan herself became a mother, she began her own hunt for the natural phenomena behind our most treasured occasions--from births to deaths, holidays to weddings, anniversaries, and more--growing these roots into a new set of rituals for her young daughter that honor the joy and significance of each experience without relying on a religious framework.
As Sagan shares these rituals, For Small Creatures Such as We becomes a moving tribute to a father, a newborn daughter, a marriage, and the natural world--a celebration of life itself, and the power of our families and beliefs to bring us together.
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While we have included a link above to the book on Amazon (and we may receive a small sum if it’s used), we encourage the use of public libraries. In addition to our excellent Onondaga County Public Libraries, which has 6 copies of this book in various formats, New York State residents can get a New York (City) Public Library card to get access to e-books and audiobooks held by the NYPL, such as this book club read.
