Winter Solstice Lunch/Talk: Ellery Schempp Hosts a Dialogue on 'Fun Memories'

We'll celebrate the recent Solstice, and coming of the Western Calendar New Year by having our traditional GBH Winter Secular Solstice Luncheon in association with other secular groups in the area. We'll share in another Indian buffet meal at the India Pavilion in Central Square Cambridge, with a special guest speaker afterwards.

Our speaker is longtime member and supporter Ellery Schempp, who is well known throughout the Humanist community. As a kid he realized it was wrong to endure compulsory Bible-readings and prayers in the public school and won an historic case before the Supreme Court. He went on to earn his doctorate in Physics and to be a lifelong humanist activist. A Unitarian Universalist, he has been an advisory member of the Secular Coalition of America, the Secular Student Alliance, and a longtime supporter of various local groups.

Ellery's topic is "Fun Memories for the Future: Thoughts for Young Humanists", but as he touches on skepticism, the Bible dethroned, and 'what is believing?', he looks forward to a good discussion, saying, "Let us Laugh! Have a to-and-fro with attendees--no consumer protection here--just sharing of Q&A interests."

Ellery is an engaging speaker and conversationalist who spoke before GBH 8 years ago on the importance of narrative. Join us to celebrate the our place in the Universe and among friends.

The India Pavillion in Central Square Cambridge (vegetarian options, only $14 per person for all you care to eat, not including drinks; bring cash or check, please). Parking in Cambridge is free on Sundays in metered and some non-metered spots, and several garages and lots in Central Square including several just steps away on Green Street. MBTA red line Central Square station and associated bus stops are also within the block.

RSVP here, or via Facebook, or by responding to your email list email, but NOT all three, please, so we can give the restaurant a good sense of our size. Thanks!