HGP Secular Talking and Walking

This group was initially formed in 2010 by Noelle as the newly formed PDX branch of the original Atheists Etcetera group based in Indianapolis, IN, as a group for atheists, etc. -- including agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, secular humanists, and other non-religious individuals -- who are interested in meeting like-minded people and having engaging discussions. Since about 2024, this group has been managed by Humanists of Greater Portland (HGP), a secular non-profit formed in Portland in 1976, resulting in this group being renamed in 2026 from "Atheists Etc. PDX" to "HGP Secular Talking and Walking".

Events include weekly "Atheists etc." coffee and conversation (casual, unstructured conversation about all things religious and not), regular walks in malls and on trails, focused discussions, community service opportunities, and purely social get-togethers. (Also check out the main HGP meetup group and the HGP website for other events.)

From original description: We’re all excited to be a part of the fastest-growing religious group in the nation: the non-religious. Our group’s main goal is to provide opportunities for non-religious people to hang out with one another. We’re also interested in increasing the visibility of non-theists in our area, and supporting one another as we all face the challenges of being non-religious while living in a community, a state, and a nation where religious organizations have a great deal of influence on culture and politics.
Membership is free and open to all. If you’ve just joined, feel free to post a greeting, comment on a blog post, contribute to a message board discussion, or come to one of our events. Ideas for new events are very much welcome!
If you’re interested in learning more about us, please explore the message board (under the “Discussions” tab above), check out the Indiana group, or visit our group blog.