What we’re about
Welcome to our community of atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and rationalists. We meet every Sunday for a brief sermon followed by a group discussion. We welcome people of all ages. We are building a community of people with shared values, focusing on uplifting topics for atheists: being good without god, feeling wonder in a world that can be understood through reason and science, and contributing to your community without religion. Children are welcome.
Find out more on our website: https://seattleatheist.church/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sunday Morning StoicismLink visible for attendees
Let's get together before church and discuss this week's passages from The Daily Stoic! Each day of the year has a corresponding "devotional reading" (so to speak). Each week, let's discuss the readings since our previous meeting, from the previous Monday through the Sunday of the meeting, and share what resonated with us, what we found profound, and what insights we can apply to what's going on in our lives.
Each reading is about 3 minutes long. They're all self-contained, so you don't need to worry about catching up - feel free to jump in on any week's session!
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-2spzwoHNYJkpUJHobrD14SqEGfky0YWe'll end at 11:30 to give folks time to grab some food and freshen up before the Sunday Service.
You can grab a copy of the book from your favorite local bookstore or order on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Wisdom-Perseverance-ebook/dp/B01HNJIJB2/Here's Amazon's blurb about the book:
"Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise.
"The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms.
"By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well."
Zoom is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and OSX. Here are some resources to help you get started:
- Getting started guides: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
- Video tutorials: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
A microphone is required if you would like to participate in the discussion after the talk, but not to simply be present. (A webcam is preferred, but optional.)
- Online Service: Undoing the impacts of religionLink visible for attendees
Join us for an insightful talk that delves into the complex journey of undoing the impacts of religion. Explore the influence of religious teachings on individual identity, racial dynamics within religious contexts, and the unique challenges faced by black individuals, especially women. Learn about navigating the intersectionality of race and gender as we unpack Black Feminism. Discover strategies for empowerment through self-discovery and redefinition, as well as the importance of building supportive communities that foster understanding, acceptance, dialog, and solidarity.
This week's speaker will be Isacha Sandy.After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83096870002 - Sunday Morning StoicismLink visible for attendees
Let's get together before church and discuss this week's passages from The Daily Stoic! Each day of the year has a corresponding "devotional reading" (so to speak). Each week, let's discuss the readings since our previous meeting, from the previous Monday through the Sunday of the meeting, and share what resonated with us, what we found profound, and what insights we can apply to what's going on in our lives.
Each reading is about 3 minutes long. They're all self-contained, so you don't need to worry about catching up - feel free to jump in on any week's session!
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-2spzwoHNYJkpUJHobrD14SqEGfky0YWe'll end at 11:30 to give folks time to grab some food and freshen up before the Sunday Service.
You can grab a copy of the book from your favorite local bookstore or order on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Wisdom-Perseverance-ebook/dp/B01HNJIJB2/Here's Amazon's blurb about the book:
"Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise.
"The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms.
"By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well."
Zoom is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and OSX. Here are some resources to help you get started:
- Getting started guides: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
- Video tutorials: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials
A microphone is required if you would like to participate in the discussion after the talk, but not to simply be present. (A webcam is preferred, but optional.)
- Online Service: What is a mind virus?Link visible for attendees
Some prominent public figures have been calling things "mind viruses" recently. What on earth is that about? What does that even mean? Let's find out more, drawing from "The Selfish Gene" by Richard Dawkins, the text that coined the term "meme", as well as one of Daniel Dennett's great books, "Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon", which considers religion through that lens.
This week's speaker will be Jack.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82645598286