Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry

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Charleston, SC, US

1,842 members · Public group

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

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Tue, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM EST
Happy Humanist Hour: Mellow Mushroom in Mt P
mellow mushroom, 3110 U.S. 17 Bypass, Mount Pleasant, SC, US
Join 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 November we will be going to the Mellow Mushroom located at 3110 N Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.

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!

Look for our new table top sign to find the group.

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.
20 attendees
5 seats left
Thu, Nov 13 · 2:00 PM EST
Inaugural SHL Makers Studio - a craft event
Hammond House, 1138 Shoreside Way, Mount Pleasant , SC, US
Crafting isn’t just for church ladies! Join the inaugural SHL Maker/Crafter get-together, the SHL Makers Studio. Hosted by Ann H. in her home, our first meeting is a BYO-project, BYO-beverage, “stitch-n-bitch” kind of affair. We will have materials on hand if you don’t have a project to bring. Come for conversation and inspiration.

In 2026 we may decide to explore Craftivism, establish a service or fundraising project, host a repair cafe, and more. Come be part of the conversation.
7 attendees
Thu, Nov 13 · 5:45 PM EST
Festival of Lights Fun Walk
James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC, US
We are bringing back the SHL Walking Club to participate in the Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Walk at James Island County Park. This is an event put on by Charleston County Parks as a preview for their popular Festival of Lights. We did this last year and had a great time!

Tickets are $38 per vehicle, and expected to sell out fast, so buy tickets now!

There are two different events on consecutive days. Be sure to buy tickets for Thursday, November 13th! Buy tickets and find additional information on the event page:
https://www.ccprc.com/1184/Holiday-Fun-Run-Walk

This event is part of a sneak preview of the annual Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. The walk is 2 miles on a paved course through over 200 light displays. After the walk, participants are invited to enjoy the festival's amenities.

Plan to arrive by 6 pm. The gate closes to additional entrants at 6:30 pm. The walk will start once all cars are parked. See the park's event site linked above for all the additional details.

If you would like to participate in the event, but the cost presents a challenge, please email us at shl@lowcountryhumanists.org. We expect that some of our ticketed participants will have room in their vehicles to bring additional people.

If you have a ticket and have empty seats in your vehicle, and would be willing to bring fellow members, please let us know by emailing shl@lowcountryhumanists.org
17 attendees
Sat, Nov 15 · 8:00 AM EST
Food Distribution with Park Circle Cares
North Charleston High School, 1087 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC, US
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.
8 attendees