What we’re about
The Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC), Connecticut, seeks to promote Humanism and free thought in our community. Check out our website at HFFCCT.org.
Humanism is a progressive lifestance that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead meaningful, ethical lives capable of adding to the greater good of humanity. Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of logic, reason, and empiricism, rather than authority, tradition, or dogma.
Our bywords are Reason and Compassion. We look for evidence as the basis of our beliefs about the world, and we embody compassion as our approach to others. We seek:
1. To provide a forum for mutual and public education,
2. To promote critical thinking and the separation of government and religion, and to stand up for humanist values as citizens,
3. To form a warm, welcoming and supportive community of thoughtful people.
We welcome all who wish to participate.
Click here to learn about membership in HFFC.
HFFC is an IRS-recognized 501(c )(3 ) educational organization. Membership contributions are tax-deductible. HFFC is an independent chapter of the American Humanist Association.
Contact for answers to questions, information, and membership forms: hffc@optimum.net
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HFFC Board of Directors (aka Steering Committee):
President and Programming: Anita Peters
Vice President: Amy Ewing
Secretary: Amy Ewing
Treasurer: Scott Hutchason
Membership: All Board of Directors
Communications: George Unser
Program Development: Fred Cunningham
Outreach: John Levin
At-Large: Paul Roszko
Newsletter: George Unser
Social Action: John Levin, Amy Ewing
Key Players:
Ann Stamler: Sunshine
Amy Ewing and Anita Peters: Membership/Welcome/Registration
HFFC Books Et Cetera: Mitch Tilkin
Science Readers Group: Ruth Light
HFFC has invited Yale professor Gerald Torres, a pioneer in the field of environmental law, to speak at our October monthly program, Indigenous Peoples Day.
His topic is emerging issues in tribal sovereignty and natural resource management, water, forests and wildlife. Although modern tribal management has changed, tribes continue to assume greater
control over issues affecting their well-being. This raises problems of cooperation, conflict, and accommodation between the various levels of government - local, state and federal.
GO TO https://bit.ly/Who_Owns_the_Sky
Gerald Torres is Professor of Environmental Justice at the Yale School of the Environment and Professor of Law at the Yale University Law School. He has taught at Stanford Law School and Harvard Law School, where he served as the Oneida Nation Visiting Professor of Law.
Professor Torres served as Counsel to the Attorney General on
environmental matters and Indian affairs at the U.S. Department of Justice. He has served on the board of the Environmental Law Institute, the EPA's National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, and the National Petroleum Council. Torres is currently the board chair of EarthDay.org, a trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council and on the Advisory Council of The Connecticut Sea Grant. He is also founding Chairman of the Advancement Project, a leading Civil Rights advocacy organization.
6:15 pm Socialize; 7 pm Program.
You can attend in-person or using Zoom. Must Register
GO TO https://bit.ly/Who_Owns_the_Sky
IN-PERSON:
We will be meeting at the Wilton Connecticut Quaker Meeting House. You are encouraged to arrive at the Meeting House at 6:15 pm to socialize and get settled before the 7 pm program starts.
The Wilton Quaker Meeting House is at: 317 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897.
BY ZOOM:
If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend via Zoom. When you register you will receive an email from Zoom containing a “Join Meeting” button you may use when the event start time approaches.
NOTE: Attendees are typically in the 60 to 140 range, so don't be fooled by a sparse number of Meeting RSVPs. Instead go to the registration site.
Register at
https://bit.ly/Who_Owns_the_Sky
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Who Owns the Sky? Tribal Sovereignty & Water, Forestry, Wildlife ManagementWilton Quaker Meeting House, Wilton, CT
HFFC has invited Yale professor Gerald Torres, a pioneer in the field of environmental law, to speak at our October monthly program, Indigenous Peoples Day.
His topic is emerging issues in tribal sovereignty and natural resource management, water, forests and wildlife. Although modern tribal management has changed, tribes continue to assume greater
control over issues affecting their well-being. This raises problems of cooperation, conflict, and accommodation between the various levels of government - local, state and federal.
GO TO https://bit.ly/Who_Owns_the_SkyGerald Torres is Professor of Environmental Justice at the Yale School of the Environment and Professor of Law at the Yale University Law School. He has taught at Stanford Law School and Harvard Law School, where he served as the Oneida Nation Visiting Professor of Law.
Professor Torres served as Counsel to the Attorney General on
environmental matters and Indian affairs at the U.S. Department of Justice. He has served on the board of the Environmental Law Institute, the EPA's National Environmental Justice Advisory Council, and the National Petroleum Council. Torres is currently the board chair of EarthDay.org, a trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council and on the Advisory Council of The Connecticut Sea Grant. He is also founding Chairman of the Advancement Project, a leading Civil Rights advocacy organization.6:15 pm Socialize; 7 pm Program.
You can attend in-person or using Zoom. Must Register
GO TO https://bit.ly/Who_Owns_the_Sky
IN-PERSON:
We will be meeting at the Wilton Connecticut Quaker Meeting House. You are encouraged to arrive at the Meeting House at 6:15 pm to socialize and get settled before the 7 pm program starts.
The Wilton Quaker Meeting House is at: 317 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897.
BY ZOOM:
If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend via Zoom. When you register you will receive an email from Zoom containing a “Join Meeting” button you may use when the event start time approaches.
NOTE: Attendees are typically in the 60 to 140 range, so don't be fooled by a sparse number of Meeting RSVPs. Instead go to the registration site.
Register at
https://bit.ly/Who_Owns_the_Sky - HFFC Monthly MeetingWilton Quaker Meeting House, Wilton, CT
Register by copying into your URL line:
www.bit.ly/hffc [LINK HERE,STAY TUNED]
and hit enter.
6:30 pm Socialize; 7 pm Program.
[DESCRIPTION OF EVENT, STAY TUNED]
First, register at www.bit.ly/hffc [LINK HERE, STAY TUNED]
You can attend in-person or using Zoom.
IN-PERSON:
We will be meeting at the Wilton Connecticut Quaker Meeting House. You are encouraged to arrive at the Meeting House at 6:30 pm to socialize and get settled before the 7 pm program starts. Proof of Covid vaccination is required. Snacks and beverages will be served after the talk.
The Wilton Quaker Meeting House is at: 317 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT 06897. The meeting area is a nice space, in the left hand building of three, surrounded by trees.
BY ZOOM:
If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend via Zoom. When you register you will receive an email from Zoom containing a “Join Meeting” button you may use when the event start time approaches.
NOTE: Attendees are typically in the 60 to 140 range, so don't be fooled by a sparse number of Meeting RSVPs. Instead go to the registration site.
Register at
www.bit.ly/hffc [LINK HERE, STAY TUNED]
