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Humanist Association of Orange County

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What we’re about

Welcome to the Humanist Association of Orange County Meetup page. We are an official chapter of the American Humanist Association (AHA). We hold regular meetings to promote Humanism and Humanist values as described in but not limited to Humanism and Its Aspirations and Humanist Manifesto III.

HAOC Membership
Only $30 /yr. Use this PayPal link.

Humanism is a comprehensive philosophy of life or Worldview that uses the latest knowledge of science, logic, reason, empathy and morality as a foundation to lead meaningful and ethical lives that aspire to the greater good for all which includes humans, animals and the environment.

Join us for presentations, discussions, activities and community building as we explore a variety of relevant and interesting topics.

HAOC Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Organizer
Poverty and Homelessness
Charity Donation Coordinator
Community Service
Advocacy
Events (The Great American Write-In, booths, marches etc.)
Technology (Website, Meetup, Branding, etc.)
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
Outreach (Promote Humanism and its values)
Other (just ask or help us)

Let me know if you have any questions. Message me on Meetup or find me on LinkedIN
Rhett Kuseski
President, Humanist Association of Orange County (HAOC)

Upcoming events

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Sat, Oct 18 · 3:30 PM PDT
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Online
[Partner Event]On-Going Threats to Church/State Separation & AU’s Legal Response
Online
Let's join our friends at Americans United for Separation of Church & State - OC.

Please join us for a talk by Luke Anderson where he will discuss AU’s current legal cases, with a particular focus on public-education cases. He will explain how the Constitution prohibits government officials from engaging in religious favoritism and religious coercion, and he’ll discuss ongoing threats to the separation of church and state. He’ll also answer questions about AU’s legal work and the landscape of church–state separation.

Zoom Reg HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.

As a litigator at Americans United, Luke has focused on cases involving public schools and school funding. He earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School. At Columbia, he was an honors student and a recipient of the Jane Marks Murphy Prize for excellence in clinical offerings. Luke also served as the Executive Notes Editor on the Columbia Law Review, as an editor for the Asylum and Refugee Law Moot Court, and as an extern for the Honorable Denny Chin of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Luke earned a B.A. in History and Communication Studies from the University of Minnesota. He enjoys/tolerates long-distance running, and he’ll forever find himself disappointed by his favorite Minnesota sports teams.

Questions? PM me on Meetup or find me on LinkedIn
4 attendees
Sat, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM PDT
[PARTNER EVENT] CREATING COMMON VALUES?
Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Room, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA, US
Please join our in person partner event with Braver Angels Orange County Alliance, on Saturday October 25, 2025, at 10:00am, as we present “Creating Common Values”. How are we to bridge our ever polarizing and divisive Democratic Republic from the many negative influences that are ever present in society? Are there myths and kernels of truth when we look at Due Process and The Rule Of Law?” A short presentation will be followed with an interactive workshop of Q/A and discussion, emphasizing creating open honest dialogue.

As always, please be prepared for an interesting, enlightening, and critical thinking discussion. As always, engage open-minded active listening skills, non-violent communication practices, and help us ensure that we create a comfortable environment open to all viewpoints. We hope you will join us, at this in person only event, to explore this very timely important and current social issue.
2 attendees
Thu, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM PST
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Online
[PARTNER EVENT] Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Conversations
Online
Please join our zoom only partner event with Braver Angels Orange County Alliance, on Saturday November 6, 2025, from 6:30-8:30pm, as we present “Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Conversations”. Polarizing conversations can occur even without specific policy issues. This event aims to build skills that help prevent tense conversations from becoming arguments. This event is an adaptation of “Depolarizing Within” but without the political party references. This event teaches the “LAPP Skills”: Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, and Perspective, using non-partisan examples, while also emphasizing creating open honest dialogue.

As always, please be prepared for an interesting, enlightening, and critical thinking discussion. As always, engage open-minded active listening skills, non-violent communication practices, and help us ensure that we create a comfortable environment open to all viewpoints. We hope you will join us, at this zoom only event, to explore this very timely important and current social issue. Please register at the link below.

https://braverangels.org/event/depolarizing-conversations-turning-arguments-into-conversations/ 

This is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver Angels; all donations are tax-deductible. Your support will allow us to offer more events with the ultimate goal of uniting America. Click here to donate.

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
3 attendees

Past events

315

Organizers

Rhett Kuseski - Humanist and 2 others

Members

539

Related topics

Separation of Church and State

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