What we’re about
Salt Lake Oasis is a community of reason and compassion. It is for those who believe that people are more important than beliefs and that human hands solve human problems. Here, those who have left dogmatism behind can find social support, learn about interesting topics, celebrate the human experience, and give back to the community. Salt Lake Oasis holds weekly Sunday gatherings at 11:00 am at the Sugar Space Arts Warehouse on 132 South 800 West in Salt Lake City, which includes live music, coffee & socializing, and top-notch speakers followed by Q&A.
More info at:
http://www.saltlakeoasis.org/
https://www.facebook.com/saltlakeoasis/
Oasis is a growing network of secular communities with locations in Houston, Kansas City, Layton Utah, Provo Utah, Toronto, Salt Lake City and Galveston Texas.
CORE VALUES
We are guided by core values, which define our communities. They shape our interactions with each other, society and the world.
At Oasis, we think:
People are More Important Than Beliefs
Throughout history beliefs, dogmas, and ideologies have divided people and have been the source of wars, persecution, and other conflicts. The Oasis movement values the well-being of people over any abstract belief, dogma, theology, or philosophy. Our common humanity is enough to bind us together in meaningful community. (And, yes, we are fully aware that this is also a belief—but we’re just fine with a little irony in our lives!)
Reality is Known Through Reason
Most religions claim to have special insight into the nature of reality on the basis of revelations given by supernatural beings. As a secular movement, the Oasis communities are committed to exploring and understanding reality on the basis of empirical evidence and rational discourse.
Human Hands Solve Human Problems
The challenges facing humanity are largely created by humans themselves. We don’t wait for divine intervention. If the world is to become a better place for all people; it is up to us to make it happen through our collective wisdom, resources, and efforts.
Meaning Comes from Making a Difference
Oasis communities do not exist only to satisfy the needs of their members or perpetuate the Oasis movement. Rather, Oasis communities are committed to service projects and civic engagement that improve the lives of others locally, nationally, and internationally.
Be Accepting and Be Accepted
Oasis communities strive to be places of acceptance for all people. We embrace and celebrate humanity in all its diversity and we foster an environment of compassion and kindness without regard to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and family structure.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Salt Lake Oasis Weekly Gathering - Talks, Music, and Great ConversationParker Theatre Studio and Performing Arts School, South Salt Lake, UT
This week we'll hear from Paul Heath about Urban Art in SLC!
Paul Heath is a lifelong Salt Lake City resident who graduated from the U of U with a BFA in Drawing and Painting in 1985. He has been involved in several public art projects, from the history of Salt Lake City baseball for the etched glass windows at Smith’s Ballfield, to mosaic commissions with his wife Donna Pence for Emigration Canyon, Glendale, Magna and Murray communities. Their most recent collaboration, “Painted Appliqué”, is a quilt inspired mural collaging local history, early farming with the surrounding scenery of the Torrey community for the Chuckwagon Store.
Since 2013, Paul has also been an elementary Visual Art teacher with the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program in the Salt Lake City School District. He received a master’s degree in education with USU in 2018.Here is how Paul describes his work for public and private commissions: “I characterize my work as “Pop-Nostalgia”. As a lifetime Salt Lake City resident, I draw inspiration from the awesome neon signs we have around us. I see my work as playful documentation, looking at objects and neighborhood niches through a lighter lens. I also paint images of older antique toys... to elicit a smile or friendly smirk. My art heroes are Andy Warhol, Red Grooms and Wayne Thiebaud.”
Come be part of a community of individuals and families who value people more than beliefs. Some have said it's like going to a Ted talk with live music every Sunday. We meet at 11 AM Mountain Time in the Parker Theatre Studio at 3601 State Street, South Salt Lake. We would love to have you join us for some great topics and socializing!
More info about Salt Lake Oasis at http://www.saltlakeoasis.org
Donations are always welcome and necessary to keep our community thriving. If you enjoy what we're doing, then please consider supporting us by donating.
https://account.venmo.com/u/salt lake city oasis
https://www.patreon.com/saltlakeoasis/ - Salt Lake Oasis Weekly Gathering - Talks, Music, and Great ConversationParker Theatre Studio and Performing Arts School, South Salt Lake, UT
Come be part of a community of individuals and families who value people more than beliefs. Some have said it's like going to a Ted talk with live music every Sunday. We meet at 11 AM Mountain Time in the Parker Theatre Studio at 3601 State Street, South Salt Lake. We would love to have you join us for some great topics and socializing!
More info about Salt Lake Oasis at http://www.saltlakeoasis.org
Donations are always welcome and necessary to keep our community thriving. If you enjoy what we're doing, then please consider supporting us by donating.
https://account.venmo.com/u/salt lake city oasis
https://www.patreon.com/saltlakeoasis/ - Salt Lake Oasis Weekly Gathering - Talks, Music, and Great ConversationParker Theatre Studio and Performing Arts School, South Salt Lake, UT
Come be part of a community of individuals and families who value people more than beliefs. Some have said it's like going to a Ted talk with live music every Sunday. We meet at 11 AM Mountain Time in the Parker Theatre Studio at 3601 State Street, South Salt Lake. We would love to have you join us for some great topics and socializing!
More info about Salt Lake Oasis at http://www.saltlakeoasis.org
Donations are always welcome and necessary to keep our community thriving. If you enjoy what we're doing, then please consider supporting us by donating.
https://account.venmo.com/u/salt lake city oasis
https://www.patreon.com/saltlakeoasis/ - Salt Lake Oasis Weekly Gathering - Talks, Music, and Great ConversationParker Theatre Studio and Performing Arts School, South Salt Lake, UT
Come be part of a community of individuals and families who value people more than beliefs. Some have said it's like going to a Ted talk with live music every Sunday. We meet at 11 AM Mountain Time in the Parker Theatre Studio at 3601 State Street, South Salt Lake. We would love to have you join us for some great topics and socializing!
More info about Salt Lake Oasis at http://www.saltlakeoasis.org
Donations are always welcome and necessary to keep our community thriving. If you enjoy what we're doing, then please consider supporting us by donating.
https://account.venmo.com/u/salt lake city oasis
https://www.patreon.com/saltlakeoasis/
