Secular Brunch - Ottawa Centretown
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Secular Brunch - Ottawa Centretown is a new in-person and lightly-moderated discussion group for atheists, agnostics, humanists, skeptics, and other free-thinkers in the National Capital Region.
Hosted by Centre for Inquiry Canada (CFIC), this first event will be held at the Lieutenant's Pump in the far right corner. You can enjoy their weekend brunch until 1:00 pm, the regular menu after that, or just order water or other beverages. No purchase is necessary!
When: This Sunday from noon to 2:00 PM
Where: Lieutenant's Pump, 361 Elgin Street, Gallery Room in the right rear corner
What we do: Similar to CFI’s former “Sunday Unsermon” group and our online "Secular Chat", conversations and fun debate topics vary from week to week based on the interests of the participants. Topics might include:
- Current events and progressive politics
- Ethics, philosophy, and history
- Science and skepticism
- Counter-apologetics to religion
- Any other subjects involving critical thinking
There's no set agenda. You can bring a topic to discuss, and we’ll try to fit it in. CFIC volunteers help ensure everyone has a chance to talk.
Prizes: We'll hold a draw, and the winner gets their choice of a new book on secularism from a list of over 20 titles.
How to get there:
- Transit: Take OC Transpo buses 5, 14, or 18 (Elgin/Waverly stop heading north; Elgin/Gladstone heading south).
- Walking: It's a 15-minute walk from the uOttawa O-Train station across the Corktown Footbridge, or a 20-minute walk from Rideau Centre or the Glebe.
- Driving: Street parking is free all weekend.
Alternative Meetings and Support: If you can’t make it to brunch, CFIC offers several other ways to connect:
- Skeptics in the Park will be at 3 PM this Saturday at Minto Park.
- Online Secular Chat - Ottawa West is hosted by the CFI Secular Community Network every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm.
- Skeptics in the Pub is on the first Tuesday of every month at Lieutenant's Pump. It's similar to the event in the park, but due to its size, conversations are usually limited to the people near you.
- Living Without Religion is CFIC's monthly online support group held on the first Sunday of every month.
- Secular groups in Ottawa lists local and like-minded organizations.
Hope to see you this Sunday!