About us
This group is sponsored by HumanistsMN, which brings together people who, without supernatural beliefs, aspire to lead lives of personal fulfillment and contribute to the greater good of humanity and the planet through reason, science, compassion, and creativity.
If you believe in those principles or are interested in learning about them or want to help others learn about humanism join us for our meetings, events, and social times.
We usually have a regular Humanist Community Gathering on the 3rd Saturday of the month but will send out a reminder to members when the topic/speaker is set (or check the calendar!).
In addition, there are many other smaller meetups during the month.
Meetings are open to anyone who is interested in humanism and wants to meet other humanists. But please considering joining HumanistsMN to help support us financially and build the power of humanism in our society. Join here!
Upcoming events
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Humanists in Action: A Walk Supporting Mental Health Care
Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, MN, USDid you know: 1 in 3 people report symptoms of anxiety and depression? Help raise awareness and funds to support people in need of mental health care by becoming a NAMIWalks Hero for the 2026 NAMIWalks 5K Walk event!
Please JOIN OUR TEAM -- "Humanist Hearts for Healthy Minds" ( a collaboration of HumanistsMN and First Unitarian Society humanists) and walk with us. OR support our team by MAKING A DONATION to our team or a team member listed. *There is NO There is no cost to register for the walk and no minimum amount of funds to raise. We do ask that all walkers sign up on the team website. Link: https://www.namiwalks.org/team/85442
Please arrive by 9am. Come to our meeting spot (at the dry fountain, near gazebo) to find us, then check in. The Walk begins at 930am.
PARKING: Allow extra time for parking. There are pay lots and some other parking in park. But they will likely be full, so look on Minnehaha Ave just north of park. Also, try Metro transit - there is a transit hub nearby at 46th St and Hwy 55/Hiawatha.
There is no cost to register and no minimum amount of funds to raise.
We are walking to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for the important work of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. As humanists, many of us consider it intolerable that people suffer with mental illness in silence out of lack of access to care or shame - raising funds and awareness via NAMI will help bring care to those who need it.
All funds raised directly support the mission of NAMI to provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals and families right here in our community.
Join us as we improve the lives of those affected by mental illness in our communities! It is a family-friendly, dog-friendly, tobacco-free event.
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SMART Recovery Support Group
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, 900 Mt Curve Ave, Minneapolis, MN, USLooking to beat an addiction? SMART Recovery is a stigma-free and self-empowering secular program serving those with an addictive behavior. This post is for promotional purposes only and no rsvp is required to respect the confidentiality of attendees.
Anyone seeking a secular recovery program is invited to attend our weekly support group sessions -- whether to tackle a particular substance or an activity/process addiction. Participants design and implement their own recovery plan to create a more balanced, purposeful, fulfilling, and meaningful life.
Sessions are led by Kim T., a trained volunteer SMART facilitator, who draws on evidence-based motivational and cognitive behavioral theories. Within a mutually supportive group environment, SMART participants are empowered to develop their ability to:
- Build and maintain motivation
- Cope with urges and cravings
- Manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Live a balanced life
Whether you are seeking a course of recovery for yourself or have been mandated to attend a recovery program, SMART Recovery provides a path to life beyond addiction.
These sessions are sponsored by HumanistsMN -- a local community of humanists, agnostics, atheists, and freethinkers. If you are not yet a dues paying member, please consider joining to help us cover our costs and build the humanist movement. Not yet ready to join? Donations are gratefully accepted! Donate or join us at humanistsmn.org.
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Death Cafe
First Unitarian Society, 900 Mount Curve Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USNOTE: Seating is limited and by reservation only using this Google signup form.
Some of the most important conversations about life begin with death. Let’s come together in courage and mutual support to explore this final frontier which is too-often avoided.
In partnership with First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis (FUS), we are hosting a Death Cafe where we can come together to have an open conversation about death, and our feelings and thoughts associated with it. Comforting food and beverages will be served so that we may savor the sweetness of life as we contemplate death.
This event is free. We’ll have a donation jar available and welcome contributions towards the food and beverages.
These events usually fill up quickly. We do maintain both a waitlist and a notification list for future Death Cafes and other End of Life events. Full details and Registration / Signup form here.
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HumanistsMN, is our sponsor. We’re a volunteer-powered, secular non-profit organization of humanists, agnostics, atheists, and freethinkers. Our goals are strengthening our community, connecting with others, promoting educational opportunities, and defending basic human rights.If you’re already a dues-paying member, our appreciation for supporting humanism! If you haven’t yet joined, please consider doing so and contribute to bringing more reason and compassion in our world.
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Past events
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