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SOLD OUT • TEiP DEEP: A small group, deep dive into a single Thought Experiment
A **smaller, quieter, and less rushed** edition of THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS.
At TEiP DEEP, we have the chance to spend a whole hour and a half on **one thought experiment**, exploring different perspectives, coming up with new questions, listening and learning from one another.
**How it works:**
\- We split into small groups for each chapter of the thought experiment \(3\-4\)\.
\- We shuffle every 25 mins to meet new people and change things up\.
\- And at the end we'll have a brief group reflection\, sharing ideas and insights \- this will be lightly facilitated to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak if they want to \(no pressure\)\.
Some simple ground rules to keep our conversation the best it can be:
* respect for one another’s perspectives, beliefs, time (etc.)
* confidentiality of personal stories
* own your perspective
* you don’t have to talk if you don’t want to.
Our aim is the same as our bigger Thought Experiments in Pubs meetups: **a chance to meet and talk at about meaningful, thought provoking things**.
Although we’ll be going a bit ‘deeper’, we’ll keep the intention to have an enjoyable evening, with good humour and fun.
Places are limited to 15-20 people and tickets are £5.
Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend so that someone else can have your place.
**Who should come:**
Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about *doing* philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality...etc. etc....
**Where we'll meet:**
The Fitzroy Tavern in Fitzrovia. The nearest Tube stations are Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road.
Looking forward to meeting & talking with you :-)
**[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D13LHw5BV3rEtUtO3ORklC)** \- stay in the loop
**[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs/)** \- see what we look like
**[FACEBOOK](www.facebook.com/thoughtexperimentsinpub)** \- ditto
**[WEBSITE](www.alltogether.one)** \- sign up to the newsletter\, support\, & feed back
\*\*[ALTERNATIVE PLATFORM FOR TICKETS](https://tribeirl.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs) \- tribe\*\*
#philosophyinpubs #inclusivity #openmindedness #deepdive #TEiPdeep
Gigs and Drinks 🙂🍻 @ O'Neills in Wardour Street
***Something is happening…***
***The best way I can describe it is like one member said to me:***
***‘Tim - It’s like freshers week, every week, but better, with bands and stuff…’***
and that’s how it’s been over the last 7 years since we created this group. It’s honestly the most fun we’ve had and I’m inviting everyone of you because something’s been happening for a while now and you just don’t know about it…It’s a Showcase of some of the Best London bands playing their music in London - and it’s also a MEETUP group, so you can watch the gig with a mix of regular members and newcomers. Feel free to come on your own or bring your friends and meet new people. Look for the ‘MEETUP SIGN’ or ask the Host on the Door when you arrive. It’s an awesome line-up and at one of the Top Venues in London - Great place for a beer, meet new people and see some amazing unsigned bands!
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‼️ **THE ULTIMATE LONDON GIG MEETUP!** ‼️
**LONDON MUSIC SHOWCASE Presents:**
**O’NEILLS in SOHO - FLAMINGO ROOM**
February 25th WEDNESDAY
[KEYSTONE](https://www.instagram.com/keystone.uk.band/ ) \- Headliner
[THE OUTERS](https://www.instagram.com/the_outers/ )
[MT SKIES](https://www.instagram.com/mt.skies/ )
[IONA](https://www.instagram.com/ionatrainer/ )
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There aren’t enough emojis for this, so I’ll keep it simple: **BE THERE.**
If you’ve been to the MEET-UPS over the last 7 years, you’ll know what it’s all about so come down, bring your friends, bring your foes, cancel your wedding, book Granny out of the retirement home. Whatever it takes, she won’t want miss it
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**WHATSAPP GROUP:**
We’re a friendly mix; English, French, Australian, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish and Japanese people so I’m sure you will meet someone that shares a passion for Rocking Music. Don't worry if attendance looks low, we are meeting other Meetup / WhatsApp / Facebook Groups and a lot of my friends don't RSVP. I can also add you to the Event’s **WHATSAPP GROUP** if you are interested in joining - Just message me your number.
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\*\*\*IMPORTANT\*\*\*
This is a TICKETED EVENT:
If you would like to come, simply message me directly through this Group and I will send you the details on how to download a DISCOUNTED TICKET (Click my profile - there is an icon at the top for Private Messages)
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**DISCLAIMER:**
I work for the Venue / Promoters. It’s just for fun nights and meeting people. We are not responsible for you or your belongings. By attending this event you agree to waiver liability for the Host :) Please bring ID to events as some are 18+. You may appear in photos/videos of the gig. Thank you
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All Gig Meetups here ‼️
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[https://www.instagram.com/londonmusicshowcase/](https://www.instagram.com/londonmusicshowcase/)
[https://www.meetup.com/London-Music-Showcase-Gigs-Drinks/](https://www.meetup.com/London-Music-Showcase-Gigs-Drinks/)
[https://www.facebook.com/LondonMusicShowcase](https://www.facebook.com/LondonMusicShowcase)
Lunchtime Meditation In-Person
Take a pause from your busy day and join us for a 20-minute guided meditation to breathe your stress away, decompress your body and mind, centre yourself and restore your wellbeing.
Leave feeling refreshed, recharged and refocused, ready to tackle the rest of your day.
No experience is necessary – this free in-person meditation is open to everyone.
**This is a free in-person meditation.**
**If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/ "https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/")
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Free Evening English Lessons London - Wednesday (Upper-Intermediate)
**Hello there!**
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person lessons**? We’ve got you covered!
Here at **Stafford House London**, our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way.
We also offer **free online English classes**. For more information, please email us at \*\*[teachertraining@staffordhouse.com**.](http://teachertraining@staffordhouse.com%2A%2A./)
Please see the **updated** details below!
**When:** From **26th Jan** \- 8th April 2026 \(12 weeks\)
➡️Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
**Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station)
**Level:**
**\- Pre\-Intermediate \(A2\) \- Mondays**
**\- Upper\-Intermediate \(B2\) \- Wednesdays**
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival.
*Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.*
We look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Discover the Source Behind Irrational Behaviour
Join us for an interactive workshop in the heart of London where we will dive deep into the topic of anxiety and self-empowerment.
This event is perfect for those looking to improve their mental health and build confidence in social situations. Through a series of exercises and discussions, we will explore techniques for managing stress and overcoming personal obstacles. Our experienced life coaches will be on hand to provide guidance and support as we embark on a journey towards a more confident and empowered self.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and take the first step towards a life transformation.
Free in-person English classes in London
Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+)
Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes.
No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program.
Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS
Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information.
OR
Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom.
See you soon!
IN PERSON STUDY & CONVERSATION GROUP - OCCULT SCIENCE
IN PERSON STUDY & CONVERSATION GROUP - OCCULT SCIENCE
WITH DAGMAR STEFFELBAUER
**Occult Science is not a collection of lectures but a written book by Rudolf Steiner. It is meant for studying the content. It is composed of VII Chapters and the study group has almost reached the end of chapter lV (Human and World Evolution). Soon the study group is going to enter chapter V in which Rudolf Steiner is focusing on our present time and tasks in which each individual Human Being is called to participate. We are using the translation by George and Mary SAdams.**
**All are welcome!**
**Further information: d.steffelbauer@gmail.com**
This group is run under the auspices of the Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain and small donations towards expenses are welcome.
£ 3 / £2 .
Free Thinker Events This Week
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The Unknown: Spirit, Chaos & Creative Writing + Food, Drinks & a FREE Book!
## [You're welcome to book your space directly via our website, here: https://www.writeandpint.com/events/the-unknown-spirit-chaos-and-creative-writing-food-drink-handouts-a-pub-quiz]
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## Hello there!
So, what do we mean when we say *spirit*?
Is there meaning in the universe, or only stories we like to tell ourselves?
Does God exist, or not, and what happens when certainty collapses?
What do we do with chaos, doubt, nihilism, mystery, and the things we can't know for certain?
This Write & Pint workshop invites you into **The Unknown**: the vast, unsettled territory where existential questions, spiritual longing, disbelief, myth, and imagination meet. Not to resolve these questions, but to **live inside them**, to test language against the ineffable, and create.
Together, we’ll be touching on themes like:
* Meaning, being, and time
* God (or not), belief, disbelief, and doubt
* Spirit (across traditions: Abrahamic, Buddhist, Taoist, mystical, and esoteric)
* Chaos, nihilism, and creative destruction
* Mystical atheism and radical unknowing
* Conspiracy, esoterica, spaghetti monsters, little green men, and the stories we invent to survive/make sense
This is, of course, a **creative writing day**, designed to help you generate new fiction and/or poetry through guided prompts and shared enquiry.
## What we’ll read
Across the day, we’ll draw from a wide range of writers, poets, mystics, philosophers, and mythic traditions. These will be **short excerpts, fragments, and quotations** used as sparks for writing, not as material to analyse in depth. So, there will be **plenty of time to write**. The readings exist only to open doors.
Texts may include brief passages or quoted lines from:
### Fiction, Philosophy & Cultural Thought
* **Fyodor Dostoevsky**
* **Sergey Nechaev** (via *The Master of Petersburg*)
* **Albert Camus**
* **J. M. Coetzee**
* **Jacques Derrida**
* **Simone Weil**
* **Clarice Lispector**
* **Anne Carson**
* **Louise Glück**
### Mystical & Non-Western Traditions
* **Rabia al-Adawiyya**
* **Hafiz**
* **Rumi**
* **Kabir**
* **Mirabai**
* **Ryokan**
* **Han Shan**
* **Chögyam Trungpa**
* Selections from the **Tao Te Ching**
### Folklore & Myth
* **Amos Tutuola**
* **Birago Diop**
These voices allow us to move beyond certainty, beyond Western rationalism, beyond fixed belief, and into paradox, absence, longing, humour, terror, devotion, doubt, and not-knowing.
## What we’ll write
You’ll be guided through a series of **creative writing exercises and prompts** designed to help you write fiction and/or poetry around *The Unknown*, whatever that means to you.
There is **no pressure to share**, though you’ll be warmly invited to if you wish.
As always, our intention is to gather **likeminded, creative, enquiring, compassionate people**, writers, readers, thinkers, believers, atheists, doubters, and question-askers alike.
## Schedule
**11:00am**
Arrive, order your tea or coffee, settle in, meet some friendly faces.
**11:00–11:30am**
Introductory writing exercises to familiarise ourselves with words, images, feelings, and intuitions around *The Unknown*.
**11:30am–1:00pm**
Short readings and quotations paired with creative writing prompts.
**1:00pm**
Lunch break: a Finch’s pub brunch.
**2:00–4:00pm**
More writing, more prompts, more exploration. You’ll leave with new material to take home, edit, and keep.
**4:00–5:00pm** **The Write & Pint Pub Quiz**
A fun, light-hearted general knowledge quiz covering culture, films, literature, history, and society, a playful way to end the day together.
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If you have any question at all, about this full day workshop or any of our other events, you're very welcome to text or WhatsApp me on +44 (0) 7534 981 636.
Cheers!
Sean (A Write & a Pint).
Book Bans, Education, and Historical Truth
Across the UK, debates are intensifying about what children should be taught in schools — from how Britain’s colonial past is presented, to how race, migration, and identity are discussed in the classroom. Concerns about “political bias,” calls to remove certain books from reading lists, and pressure to sanitise difficult parts of history raise important questions about who controls knowledge and whose stories are told.
Who gets to decide what counts as “truth” in education?
How should schools approach Britain’s history of empire, slavery, and racial inequality in ways that are honest, evidence-based, and inclusive?
How can we encourage critical thinking about history and society without relying on religious narratives or moral frameworks?
Join Association of Black Humanists for an open and thoughtful discussion on education, historical truth, and the importance of intellectual freedom. This is a participatory session rather than a lecture — there will be no expert panel. Your perspectives, questions, and experiences will shape the conversation as we explore these issues together.
All are welcome.
**Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026**
**Time: Please arrive on time at 2.45pm**
**Venue: Pembury Community Centre**
**1 Atkins Square, Dalston Lane, Hackney, London E8 1FA**
A voluntary donation of £3 would be much appreciated.
Let's Discuss... Intuition
Intuition is "... the deep thing in us, the reasoned argument is but a surface exhibition."(William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience)
Intuition has the answer to the most important questions in life. questions like: What is my purpose? How do I find a meaning in my existence? Should I make a major career change? Should I end a relationship?
How does valuing reason over intuition effect peoples life?
How can we bring back our intuition?
How does reason trump intuition?
\*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section\*
#======# Donation!
Thank you for being a member. I have made a donation page for those who want to help with the costs.
[https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/)
#======# Group chat
We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door:
[https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk)
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The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion.
The format of this event will be:
13:15 - Free flow group discussion about the topic.
14:00 ish - We will be splitting into smaller groups for more engaging discussion about what interests each of you.
16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00.
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Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings.
Art work: The Evening Star 1830 by Joseph Mallord William Turner
Think More Positively
Your thinking affects everything. Think negative thoughts, and it drains your energy, elevates your anxiety and makes things seem worse than they actually are.
Even though it’s so easy for negative thoughts to creep in, it’s really important at times like these to hold onto a positive attitude.
Join this session to understand:
* how the mind works and the power of thought
* how to switch negative thoughts to positive
* how to improve your ability to think positively
**This is a free live in-person 60-minute seminar.**
**If you would like to make a voluntary donation, please click** [here.](http://%5Bhttps//www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/%5D(https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/) "\[https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/\](https://www.innerspace.org.uk/donations/)")
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Greek Coffee Tavli and Pastries Event at The Olive Bakery - Stroud Green
* Connect with people and make new friends!
* Συνδεθείτε με Ελληνες και δημιουργείστε νεες φιλιες!
* Join us for authentic Greek coffees, bakes and treats! A table is booked for 10 people to enjoy.
* Lets play Tavli (Backgammon)
* Opportunity to buy traditional Greek products
* Greek language practice and socializing
* Improve your Greek and connect with people of Greek or Cypriot heritage
* Friendly members and all nationalities welcome!
* **Excellent quality of treats**
* **Greek music on the radio**
-**A la carte menu and the ticket for the event does not cover the food, drinks etc that you will order.**
**-This is a paid event and the fee is for the meetup subscription and organization expenses of our events.**
Telephone No: **07508502863** Email: **[greek_meetup@yahoo.com](http://greek_meetup@yahoo.com/)**
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\#\# Συνδεθείτε με Ελληνες και δημιουργήστε νεες φιλίες\!
Deeper Skills: Wholesome Philosophy - The Art of Dialogue 🧠💬
Ready to think clearer, reason better, and express with clarity? Join us for a practical wholesome philosophy practice where we learn essential thinking skills through hands-on group practice. Leave academics and theory at the door— this is a skills-building adventure for everyday life! ✨
This event's focus: **The Art of Dialogue** a part of the Wholesome Philosophy series — that help you build a complete thinking toolkit. **See below**
**Why should you sign up?**
✅ Practical toolkit you can use immediately
✅ Small group practice
✅ Private, quiet venue for focus
✅ Standalone session - Previous parts help, but not required
**What is Wholesome Philosophy?**
Practical philosophy for everyday life - helping you build useful skills for thinking clearer and communicating better in work, relationships, and daily conversations. You'll learn through pair work, and group practice. spread across **different sessions:**
* **Clear Thinking & Better Arguments** — How to reason
* **Develop Thinking Habits** — Spotting biases and fallacies
* **The Art of Dialogue** — Having productive disagreements
* **Constructing Your Position** — Building solid viewpoints
* **Decision-Making Frameworks** — Choosing wisely under uncertainty
* **Self-Examination & Growth** — Questioning your own beliefs
Each session works standalone — attend one, some, or all. ***Want to join all?*** Speak to the facilitator about discounted pricing for the full (6 parts) series ✅
**Who is it for?**
* You want to think clearer and communicate better
* You feel frustrated when your point doesn't land
* You want to spot weak reasoning (including your own)
* You enjoy learning through practice, not just theory
* You crave thoughtful conversation with curious people
* You want practical tools you can use tomorrow
No philosophy background needed — just show up ready to practice.
**What's in it for you?**
* Make your points stick (without fighting)
* Think more clearly about any topic even complex ones
* Have disagreements that don't turn into arguments
* Understand the world better
* Connect with curious, thoughtful people ✨
* Gain confidence in your reasoning abilities
**How does it work?**
* Facilitated practice session (2 hours) with structured exercises ⏱
* Small group discussions (4-6 people)
* Pair work for hands-on practice
* Individual reflection moments
* Whole group sharing (optional, not required)
Everything is timed and guided — you'll know exactly what to do at each stage
**What to expect**
Collaborative discovery, without competitive learning. Practicing together, without performing for each other. What happens in the room stays in the room.
* **Depth**: Beyond small talk, but it's not therapy — we're developing thinking skills
* **Safety**: Wholesome Agreement principles apply — respect, curiosity, no judgment
* **Practical**: You'll leave with tools, not just concepts — things you can actually use the next day ️
* **Participation**: These are practice sessions — your active participation creates the learning environment
**Ready to upgrade your thinking skills?**
Join us for a Wholesome Philosophy practice session and walk away with various thinking tools — it's for anyone who wants to navigate life with a sharper, kinder mind.
We really hope to see you there!
**About Deeper Connections**
We have a mission at Deeper Connections to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.
**Our Values**
* **Respect:** Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
* **Open-mindedness:** Be open to different perspectives and ideas.
* **Active Participation:** Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ️
**Staying in touch**
Interested in finding out about all the events sooner than on Meetup or staying in touch beyond the events, you can join our WhatsApp channel and community using
[Deeper Connections WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6CBAdIN9ijrEYdv33z)
[Deeper Connections WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EqGsmF3021RKTwBpGcuR80)
Free Thinker Events Near You
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Humanist Program: Fighting the Efforts to Insert Religion into Public Education
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Our March speakers are Molly Gaines and Zack Parrish, co-organizers of the Secular Education Association:
They will share their story of how a small group of Ohio parents grew into a national organization tracking released-time religious instruction and other church–state issues in public schools. The presentation will cover SEA’s early wins and hard lessons, what we’re seeing nationally right now, and how local advocates can play a meaningful role in protecting public education. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the landscape — and practical ways to get involved.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Meeting Room 2b, Main Library
Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen).
Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. We desire to cultivate a space where all questions are welcome and each person is treated with compassion and respect.
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
• Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
• Show up and try it out.
• Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
• Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
• Attend orientation in advance.
• At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
• Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
• Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup (2nd Tues)
Jimmy V's Grill & Pub in Grandview Heights. You are responsible for your own meal/drinks. We usually don't have any agenda other than eat, drink and talk. :) If the weather is nice we will be on the back patio, otherwise we are in the cigar room.
This group has been meeting every Tuesday evening for over a decade. Many attendees do not RSVP on meetup. Please don't let the small number here discourage you. Anyone/everyone is welcome to come. We'd love to have you join us.
COTA bus #5 comes to W. 5th and Wyandotte Rd. And it's a minute walk to the restaurant.
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Did you know that there are atheists everywhere?!?! You may not know it, but we are! We're in your schools, diners, police force, military, government, and some are even still in your churches! So come and join us and meet other local atheists, along with agnostics, heathens, humanists, skeptics, and anyone else who's 'hell bound'!
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) is part of Omnipresent Atheists (OA). AoC members are invited to join this OA meetup and/or OA Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists/ ) but are free to continue conversations on the AoC Facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists/ ). AoC was founded in 2012 as a networking, social group for Central Ohio area humanists, skeptics, atheists, agnostics, nonbelievers, freethinkers, and the curious. It was a member of Columbus CoR and held weekly meetings, mostly on Fridays, for several years but then operated as an online only group for some time. In November 2018, Omnipresent Atheists (OA), a group that routinely meets on Tuesdays, invited AoC to merge.
Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason (ColumbusCoR.org). Omnipresent Atheists is a member of the Columbus Coalition of Reason ( http://www.ColumbusCoR.org ). Omnipresent Atheists endorses the mission of the Secular Coalition for America ( http://secular.org ).





























