What we’re about
We are focused on (1) building community for non-religious people in the lowcountry, (2) practicing secular values through mutual aid and volunteer service, and (3) engaging in activism, particularly around defending the first amendment guarantee of separation of state and church. We are based in Charleston, South Carolina and are a chapter of the American Humanist Association.
Founded in 1994, our members are freethinkers of many kinds. We call ourselves agnostics, atheists, skeptics, secular humanists, rationalists and scientific naturalists. We are an all volunteer, member supported organization. We welcome you and all who are interested in participating in our friendly community. Our events are open to members and non-members alike.
For more information, check out our Webpage at http://lowcountryhumanists.org and sign up for our Mailchimp e-mail announcements.
You can also use our Linktree to find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/chshumanists
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- The Friendly Infidels Movie Club: The RosesRegal Palmetto Grande Stadium 16, Mount Pleasant, SC
Come see the film The Roses with your non-religious friends from the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry (SHL)! We are going to the 11:10 am showing at the Regal Palmetto Grande theater in Mt Pleasant.
The Roses (2025) is a darkly funny reimagining of The War of the Roses (1989), with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman starring as Theo and Ivy, a picture-perfect couple whose marriage combusts when his career collapses just as her culinary ambitions take off. What begins as brittle banter escalates into gleeful, gloves-off warfare, blending bite, style, and two powerhouse performances.
You can use the link below to purchase tickets. Tickets are assigned seating, and Tucker and Charles have purchased seats G7 and G8. Sit wherever you like, but we encourage you to check the comments below to see which seats your SHL friends have purchased, and buy seats next to them, in front of them, behind them, near them… then post your seat choice in the comments below.
After the movie those who wish will be going to lunch at P.F. Chang's located at 1885 N Highway 17, near the theater, for drinks, food and to discuss the film. If you don't want to attend the showing, feel free to join us to discuss the film afterwards. We should get there around 1:15 pm, depending on the number of commercials and previews. If you want to reach out to me ahead of time, I'd be happy to text you when we leave the theater. Please just let me know so I can try to get a big enough table.
You can buy tickets at:
https://www.regmovies.com/movies/the-roses-ho00018596?date=09-14-2025&site=1884&id=268539Additional info:
Tickets bought online are almost $15, which includes a $2/ticket online booking fee. It is probably cheaper to buy tickets at the theater.The running time for the film is 1:45 plus or minus commercials and previews.
Movie Selection:
The SHL Movie club normally meets on the first Sunday of the month. Films are usually chosen by a ranked choice vote. An email with the voting link is sent to the movie club mailing list about 10 days before the film. If you are not on the movie club mailing list, but would like to vote on future film selections email shl@lowcountryhumanists.org and ask to be added to the list.Thanks to the generosity of our donors, SHL has funds available to ensure everyone feels welcome and able to participate. If the cost of participation presents a challenge, please email us at shl@lowcountryhumanists.org, and we can discreetly arrange to cover your costs.
- Food Distribution with Park Circle CaresNorth Charleston High School, North Charleston, SC
Volunteer to distribute food with Park Circle Cares. SHL will be supporting Park Circle Cares’ monthly food distribution.
Park Circle Cares is a non-faith based, non-profit organization created in 2016 to assist people in the lowcountry who struggle with food insecurity. Park Circle Cares is a member agency with the Lowcountry Food Bank, and distributes 120-150 thousand pounds of food each year. What makes them unique among the many organizations working on the widespread problem of food insecurity in our community is that they only distribute healthy and nutritious foods, 75% of which is produce. Healthy dry goods and proteins make up the remainder.
Park Circle Cares is operated by an all-volunteer working board, and an enthusiastic group of volunteers who set up a farmers’ market style distribution at North Charleston High School on the third Saturday of each month.
- Kayaking AdventureCharleston Outdoor Adventures, Charleston, SC$40.00
Please call Charleston Outdoor Adventures (COA) directly (843-795-0330) to pay and reserve your spot.
Ready to get out of the city and enjoy the Lowcountry’s gems? As the heat and humidity fade with autumn, join other SHL members for an afternoon kayaking among the salt grass. Never been in a kayak before? No problem, the outfitter deals with beginners every day. They’re great with everyone from total newbies to long-time paddlers.
Low tide is the best time to paddle. When the water’s down, wildlife come out to take advantage of all the food, like shellfish exposed in the mudflats, and fish trapped in shallow pools. Low tide that day is about 2:30 pm, so we’ll have prime-time viewing!
- When: 12:40 to 3:00 pm Sunday, 21 September (includes 20 minutes for pre-paddle setup)
- Where: Charleston Outdoor Adventures, 1871 Bowens Island Road (Google maps)
- Cost: $40 per person (with SHL discount)
- NOTE: Clicking “Attend” in Meetup does not sign up with COA. Please call COA directly, per the following section
Sign up
- Call COA (843-795-0330) and ask to sign up for the SHL Marsh Kayaking tour at 1:00 pm, 21 September. You can also discuss the type of kayak you’d like
- COA requires an electronic liability waiver for each participant. Please fill out in advance
COA’s description
This two-hour kayaking tour is paced for intermediate, novice and younger paddlers alike. It is an easy moving trip that will take you through the maze of tidal creeks that wrap around uninhabited hammock islands. An experienced local guide will lead you and the group through these beautiful coastal waterways, taking time to talk about the natural surroundings. Marsh tours provide the chance to see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, American Wood Storks, oysters, local waterfowl and other wildlife.Be sure to read COA’s recommendations on what to bring and wear.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, SHL has funds available to ensure everyone feels welcome and able to participate. If the cost of participation presents a challenge, please email us at shl@lowcountryhumanists.org, and we can discreetly arrange to cover your costs.
- Trivia Night: Mex 1 in West AshleyMex 1 Coastal Cantina, Charleston, SC
Calling all Trivia buffs! SHL is heading to Mex 1 Costal Cantina, located at 817 Saint Andrews Blvd in West Ashley at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 23rd for Trivia Night.
Each month we will select a different trivia competition in the Charleston area, so the nights might vary, but if you enjoy a fun night out pitting your random knowledge against others, plan to join us.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, SHL has funds available to ensure everyone feels welcome and able to participate. If the cost of participation presents a challenge, please email us at shl@lowcountryhumanists.org, and we can discreetly arrange to cover your costs.
