What we’re about
Humanists of Idaho is a Chapter of the American Humanist Association, reaching out to Humanists and like minded people in Idaho. We are a 501 c3 non-profit, headquartered in Boise, meeting monthly at various locations. If you believe that science is the best tool for solving human problems, doubt that anything supernatural has ever happened, and that people don't need gods to be ethical and moral people/lead good, productive lives, then Humanists of Idaho just might be what you are looking for. Humanism - Informed by science, inspired by art, and motivated by compassion. Natural answers to natural questions. Human answers to human problems.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Volunteer at Idaho Food Bank3630 E Commercial Ct, Meridian, ID
Volunteers can be as young as 8 years of age. However*, anyone* 8-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. If you can commit, please sign up individually, at: http://humanistsofidaho.idahofoodbank.volunteerhub.com/ Scroll down to the SIGN UP button and follow the instructions.
Here is a list of some of the activities that we may be doing:
- Repacking bulk food into family-size portions
- Sorting dry food from food drives
- Labeling food products
- Building backpacks for one of the child nutrition programs
- Building a supplemental food box for the senior nutrition program
If this event is full, please put your name on our waiting list. This event is limited to 15 volunteers so if you RSVP yes and then realize that you cannot make it, please change your RSVP so that those on the waiting list can be able to attend. Much thanks goes to our Vice President, Richard Jarvis for making this happen. The Idaho Food Bank urgently needs volunteers to help put food on the table for Idaho children, families, and seniors in this time of need. To learn more about hunger in Idaho, please click here.
- Children's Humanist Book Author Talk & PotluckUnitarian Universalist Fellowship, Boise, ID
**Please note this will be the 3rd Sunday of October instead of our usual 2nd Sunday of the month .***
Please join us for a very special talk with humanist children's book author, Rebecca Finch Vitsmun. Best known as the woman who told Wolf Blitzer, "I'm actually an atheist," after a tornado destroyed her home, Rebecca is now a children's book author writing humanist books with neurodivergent and physical disability representation. In her latest book, Eliza Dee's Universes, young Eliza is autistic and lives with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and night-blindness. This story depicts Eliza experiencing hyperphantasia as the sun sets and her vision fades. However, the story beautifully teaches all children how to think outside of the box (and hopefully adults too). Rebecca will talk about her book and then lead us in an open discussion about living with invisible disabilities at any age. Links to pre-order your copy of Eliza Dee's Universes are posted at the bottom. It is available in hard copy and digital.
As usual, bring your favorite dish (or not, we'll be happy to see you no matter what) and enjoy the company of like minded secular humans. This is a family friendly event and there will be access to a beautiful outdoor area for the kids.
Amazon link and reviews:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1839195258Bookshop.org
https://bookshop.org/p/books/eliza-dee-s-universes-rebecca-finch-vitsmun/21028387?ean=9781839195259Learn more about Rebecca here: https://rebeccavitsmun.com/
