What we’re about
The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) strives to foster a secular society based on reason, science, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. We envision a world where people value evidence and critical thinking, where superstition and prejudice subside, and where science and compassion guide public policy.
A branch of the international Center for Inquiry, CFI WNY works to progress the above values in our local area through community building, educational efforts, and activism.
Our members are typically atheists, secular humanists, skeptics, agnostics, and other freethinkers. We host community lectures, coffee shop and bar discussion groups, potlucks, book club meetings, secular family events, social gatherings, and more—and we're always open to new ideas to grow our community!
You can learn more about CFI WNY, see a calendar of events, and sign up for our email list at https://cfiwny.org/sign-up/
Join the CFI WNY Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/cfiwny
Email: wny@centerforinquiry.org
Phone: (716) 636-4869 ext. 402
Address: 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY 14228
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Secular Sunday - April 2024Needs location
Humanists and secularists know that social interaction is essential for human happiness. Secular Sunday is a monthly event for secular and non-religious families and individuals to network and build a sense of community in a setting that does not require a belief in the supernatural.
After introductions and check ins we start by watching a short video on a scientific/social/political current event topic followed by an open discussion by the group.
This is intended to be a family friendly event, we will do our best to keep any children present engaged.
Coffee, Donuts, Bagels with cream cheese, and seasonal fruit will be provided.
To accommodate those in our community who are too far to travel or still uncomfortable meeting in person we will still have online access to the in person meeting through the zoom link below. We will also continue to have an online only meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/304865052…
Meeting ID: 304 865 052
Password: CFI-WNYIf you don’t have access to Zoom or have other question Text/Call John Barrett at 716-238-3821 or email wny@centerforinquiry.org.
