Edinburgh Humanists Local Group

Welcome to the last Sunday morning Kaffeeklatsch of 2025 and the season's greetings to one and all. The 2026 meetings will follow the pattern of 2025, the events normally being held on the third Sunday of each month unless otherwise informed via Meetup.
Kaffeeklatsch is a German term that refers to an informal social gathering for coffee and conversation. It is an event where you can discuss and chat (in English) with others of a similar mindset. We only ask that you respect and be courteous of points of view that may differ from your own. Further, it must be noted that viewpoints expressed at the event do not necessarily reflect the Humanist Society of Scotland's policies.
The venue itself is the Gallery Bar of the Summerhall building. It advertises itself as "...a vibrant cultural village in the heart of Edinburgh. A place where things happen, all kinds of interesting, wonderful and downright inspiring things.". The venue has a good choice of food and drink and is reasonably priced.
There is a disabled access entrance; follow the signs, which will take you to the side of the building where there is an intercom where you can ask for help in obtaining access to the building.

Religious & Moral Education in Schools and the Wider Education Ethos.
Tom Hudson, retired Head Teacher and Humanist Celebrant

When it comes to RME in schools we need to understand what are we aiming for in educating young people and how can we get there. Schools are often seen as a basis for society, so it is important to look at the specific things that young people need to learn and also how schools promote rounded individuals. Tom will reflect on the existing RME curriculum and also on the importance of the wider ethos of a school education.

Please note that this is an online only meeting via Zoom. Once you RSVP, you will be provided with the link to the meeting. Just click on this link when it is time to join the meeting. You can also join the meeting using a Zoom account and the following details:
Meeting ID: 744 950 4423
Passcode: Humanists

We are arranging a "Humanist Pub Night" in the back room of The Kenilworth on Wednesday 7 January from 7pm onwards to allow people to meet together informally and discuss these and other topics. See separate Meetup for full details.

We hold our monthly Humanist Pub Night in the back room of The Kenilworth in Rose Street. The meetings are completely informal and all manner of issues can be discussed over a drink (alcoholic or otherwise) and perhaps a bar supper. There is no need to register - just come along any time after 7pm, stay as long as you want and feel free to bring friends too.

At the next meeting, we will be discussing the Monday meeting which is entitled "Religious & Moral Education in Schools and the Wider Education Ethos." (See separate Meetup for details of this online event which will take place on Monday 5 January at 7.30pm).