About us
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 e-mail announcements.
You can also use our Linktree to find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/chshumanists
Upcoming events
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Death without religious beliefs
Keith Summey Library, 3503 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, USDeath is surrounded by religious ritual and language. Funerals are held in churches, eulogies invoke heaven and eternal life, and the standard comfort offered to the grieving is the assurance of reunion in the afterlife. Sympathy cards, public memorials, and even casual condolences often assume a shared belief in the soul's continuation. For secular humanists, this can make an already difficult subject feel even more complicated.
Without a belief in an afterlife or divine plan, non-religious people must find their own frameworks for understanding death—and for talking about it honestly with others. This isn't necessarily a loss. Humanism offers rich resources for confronting mortality: the value of a life measured by its impact on others, the comfort of memory and legacy, the perspective that our finite existence makes each moment more meaningful, not less. But articulating that worldview in a culture saturated with religious consolation takes thought, courage, and compassion.
***All participants are asked to familiarize themselves with and agree to follow our code of conduct.
About the group:
The Freethinkers' Forum is a monthly gathering facilitated by the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry to discuss topics of interest to freethinkers, atheists, agnostics and other non-religious people. The purpose of these gatherings is to foster respectful dialogue of interesting and intellectually stimulating topics. The focus is discussion and so we will not have speakers. We may have brief presentations to introduce topics, but those will be restricted to 15 minutes or less. There may be optional readings or television or film recommendations to stimulate discussion.16 attendees
Volunteer at Lowcountry Food Bank
Lowcountry Food Bank, 2864 Azalea Dr, Charleston, SC, USSHL has a monthly volunteer shift at 1 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month to work at the Lowcountry Food Bank, located at 2864 Azalea Dr in Charleston. Volunteers work in the warehouse, helping to inspect food donations, sort fresh produce, and pack food, ensuring that it is ready to be distributed throughout the community. Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk.
The Volunteer Center is not climate-controlled, so please wear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather. Also, you must be above the age of 12 and wear closed-toe shoes. Anyone who arrives in sandals, flip flops, or any other style of open-toes shoes will not be allowed to participate due to safety concerns.
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Happy Humanist Dinner: Taco Boy Downtown
Taco Boy Charleston, 217 Huger St, Charleston, SC, USJoin your Humanist friends on the second Tuesday of each month for Happy Humanist Hour, where we will share a meal, drinks, and good company.
For May we will be going to Taco Boy located at 217 Huger Street downtown.
Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount and try to make a reservation. RESERVATIONS ARE CALLED IN TO THE RESTAURANT ON THE MONDAY PRIOR, SO PLEASE BE SURE TO RSVP BY THEN!
Dinner group is always a fun and relaxing evening of stimulating conversation over drinks (alcohol is optional) and yummy food among old and new friends! Hope to see you all there!
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.
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Past events
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