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- 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.
- SHL is Tabling at the Feminist Magic Market!Feminist Magic Market, North Charleston, SC
The Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry are excited to join the fun again at the Feminist Magic Market on Saturday September 27th from 11 to 4pm.
We'll be joining 9 other great non-profits in the Give Back Garden behind Itinerant Books in Park Circle.
We will have all the best Humanist swag! Grab some free buttons and stickers and check out all we have to offer.
As you might guess, we'll need some folks to volunteer to staff the tent. Tabling is an easy, fun, low pressure way to get involved. Just bring your best welcoming smile and we'll show you the rest!
We ask each volunteer to commit to a two to three hour shift, which gives you plenty of time to check out the market! Sound like fun? Great! You can sign up here.
