What we’re about
Red Bank Humanists, founded in 2003, is a nonprofit organization devoted to the philosophy of secular humanism. If you are a skeptic, agnostic, atheist, nonbeliever, freethinker, humanist, or just plain post-theological, then please join us. Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. Visit our webpage: www.redbankhumanists.org
Our Activities:
Monthly Forums
We meet the second Sunday of every month, except in August, when we have a picnic. We meet at Red Bank Charter School, 58 Oakland Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701 - From 10:30am to 12:00pm. Attendance at the forums is usually 50 - 70 people, except our February Darwin Day forum when it is closer to 100.
Humanist Salons
We hold a Saturday night potluck dinner 3 - 4 times a year at the Woman’s Club of Red Bank. After dinner, we normally have a discussion topic. It’s an opportunity to meet and talk with others in the group. Attendance is normally 20 - 40 people.
Drinking Post-Theologically
A mixer on the last Thursday of each month at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. We will be in the Pearl Lounge, on the couches behind the elevators. Relax and meet other Humanists, Free-Thinkers, Agnostics, Atheists, Skeptics, and those who are just post-theological. Attendance is normally 8 - 10 people.
Book Group
Our monthly book group alternates between fiction and non-fiction, normally on the first Thursday of the month. The book group currently has 18 members.
Community Outreach Group
Our Community Outreach Group is “Humanism In Action”. We organize monthly collections at our forums and also volunteer projects serving the community. We have 10 members on the COG committee but many RBH members are involved in our collections and projects. We would love more COG members so please consider joining us.
Symposiums
We have a small gathering 3 - 4 times a year to discuss a philosophical topic. Attendance is normally around 10 people.
Facebook Group
We have a Facebook Group where people can share interesting articles and keep in touch between activities. If you are interested in joining the conversation:
Click https://www.facebook.com/groups/387588394651183/ and in the upper right side of the page click on “Join Group”.
To better protect our privacy, an administrator will review your request and add you to the Group.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- September Forum - A Historical Visit with Elizabeth Jennings Graham419 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury, NE
Sunday, September 14, 2025 10:30 - noon
Shrewsbury Historical Society
419 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702A Historical Visit with Elizabeth Jennings Graham
Guest Speaker:
Lorraine Stone
Actor & Storyteller, specializing in portrayals of African-American Women• Come and hear a historic dramatization of Elizabeth Jennings Graham.
• A century before Rosa Parks, she used civil disobedience to protest segregation in New York City.
• Her struggle thought the courts led to the desegregation of all public transit in the city.
• Later, after Civil War draft riot tensions in New York City, she lived in this area for a time.Note: We use Meetup as one of many channels to communicate with potential attendees. We typically draw 20-30 participants, despite only a few RSVPs on Meetup. Join our community!
Find us at www.redbankhumanists.org
- Discussion over Drinks (AKA Drinking Post-Theologically)The Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, NJ
RBH Discussion over Drinks
Thursday, September 25, 8 - 10 pmCome join the friendly conversation
in-person at:
The Oyster Point Hotel
in the Pearl Lounge
meet around behind the elevators
bar service available on site
no obligation to order a drink.Note: We use Meetup as one of many channels to communicate with potential attendees. We typically draw 6-12 participants for Discussion over Drinks, despite only a few RSVPs on Meetup. Join our community!
Find us at www.redbankhumanists.org
