Unitarian Universalist

Freitags, 10:00–10:40 Uhr, 23. Jan–27. März 2026, Kadampa Meditationszentrum Schweiz, Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich-Altstetten, 7.50CHF, https://www.kadampa.ch/freitag-morgen-meditation/ Gönn dir eine 40-minütige Atemmeditation mit einfühlsamen Erklärungen, die dir hilft, zur Ruhe zu kommen und neue Energie zu tanken. Spüre, wie dein Geist klarer wird, sich innere Anspannung löst und du dich leichter fühlst. Diese Meditation ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, dich bewusst mit dir selbst zu verbinden und den Übergang ins Wochenende achtsam zu gestalten. Die geführten Meditationen sind Drop-In-Kurse – eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Komm einfach vorbei, geniesse die wohltuende Atmosphäre und starte deinen Freitagmorgen voller Gelassenheit.

### Daily Evening Meditation ##### For all peace lovers and others, for beginners and advanced meditators. We love silence. We meditate with our eyes open—or closed, if you prefer. Come and enjoy the powerful vibrations of peace. We are happy to offer guided meditation upon request. **Welcome—join the wave of peace!** [www.brahmakumaris.ch](www.brahmakumaris.ch)

# 💖 Love Special: Conscious Dating & Heart Experience with Nicole Toth Join us for a **3.5-hour conscious dating journey** featuring a **ceremonial cacao opening**, playful connection games, and honest, heart-led conversations. This is not typical dating — it’s a slow, mindful, and inclusive space to meet beyond small talk and connect from the heart.💖 USE PROMO CODE: **HPLNICOLE77** TO GET A 22chf DISCOUNT! Save your space here: [https://vivenu.com/event/love-special-conscious-dating-heart-experience-nrw5hp](https://vivenu.com/event/love-special-conscious-dating-heart-experience-nrw5hp) 🌸 **Open to Singles \| Couples \| Curious Hearts** 🌸 Longing for deeper, soulful connections beyond small talk?Ready to meet others from the heart, not the surface? \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **A heart-opening journey with:** \- Ceremonial Cacao \- Presence & Embodiment \- Playful\, Conscious Connection \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* A unique, heart-centered gathering for conscious souls to connect, mingle, and meet beyond the surface. This is not typical dating, but a relaxed, inclusive space for those who value depth, mindfulness, and genuine connection. The evening opens with a cosy cacao ceremony & heart-opening circle, followed by playful, soul-aligned dating encounters. Come with curiosity, an open heart, or the hope of meeting “the one” - and leave with meaningful moments and authentic connection. This is not your typical dating event. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* It’s a slow, intentional, heart-led way of meeting - in a safe, inclusive & non-judgmental space **🌟 What to Expect:** \- Opening circle & cacao ceremony \- Light\, playful connection games \- Honest\, heart\-led conversations \- Authentic relating & mindful communication \- Space to mingle naturally & be yourself \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 💘 Whether you come with curiosity, an open heart, or the hope of meeting “the one” this evening is about meaningful moments, self-love & genuine human connection. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **What to bring:** \- Comfortable clothes \- Something to sit on \(cushion/blanket\) \- Water bottle \- A pen Curiosity & willingness to connect and an open heart 💖 Come as you are. Bring your heart. Let’s feel. Let’s connect. And let’s begin this journey together. Much Love Nicole **www.heartfulawakening.com**

FREEDOM DANCE PARTY — Ecstatic Dance & Authentic Connection **Theme: Melodic techno brings the sweet spot between deep emotional vibration and driving dance-floor energy — hypnotic basslines, soaring melodies, and that warm, cosmic feeling that keeps your body moving even when you think you should rest.** Please note: on most of our events we have 20-45 beautiful souls dancing with us, most of them don't sign up on meetup. **It’s the perfect blend for ecstatic dance: heart-opening, trancy, playful, and powerful.** **A soundtrack that pulls you inward while launching you outward — flowing, rising, expanding.** Imagine walking into a small home party where your best friends greet you with genuine openness, their eyes shine, No alcohol, no awkwardness — just presence, music and a soft sense of belonging. A space where you can dance like no one is watching, moving in full freedom, exactly as you feel. It feels like dancing with your closest friends, even if it’s your very first time. **Get your ticket on Eventfrog** [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/freedom-dance-party-ecstatic-dance-authentic-connection-7425121666424943058.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/miscellaneous/freedom-dance-party-ecstatic-dance-authentic-connection-7425121666424943058.html) **Cheaper online, faster entry, and guarantees your spot.** **✨ This is what we offer ✨** Awaken your energy, release stress, and reconnect with what’s real. A joyful, conscious, high-vibe dance journey blending Ecstatic Dance, 5Rhythms, Biodanza, Authentic Movement and playful connection — open to everyone, all levels, all backgrounds. Expect uplifting music, fun solo–partner–group exercises, deep presence, creativity, smiles, and a warm community that welcomes you exactly as you are. **✨ FIRST TIME ALWAYS FREE — bring your curiosity and come dance your truth.** **FREEDOM DANCE PARTY** is a vibrant, heart-opening experience where movement becomes freedom, music becomes medicine, and connection becomes natural. We collaborate regularly with guest facilitators to bring new energy to each gathering — cacao ceremonies, singing circles, breathwork, kundalini activation, intuitive movement and more. Every event is DIFFERENT. New people, new energies, new groups, new vibes. We are currently in discussion with 15+ facilitators, artists and space holders for future events. \*\* WHO JOINS?\*\* Everyone. Beginners and experienced movers. Professionals, creatives, introverts, extroverts. Young and older humans from all cultures, identities, religions and orientations. LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive, warm, respectful. If you want joyful, authentic movement and genuine human connection, this is for you. \*\* WHAT WE’LL DIVE INTO\*\* • Energizing warm-up • Playful solo, partner & group exercises • Guided creative movement • Ecstatic free dance — your body, your rhythm • Joy, expression, presence, aliveness We smile, breathe, release and celebrate being alive. \*\* WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE\*\* • More vitality & inner fire • Emotional release & clarity • Authentic expression • Heart-opening connection • A conscious, uplifting party vibe — without alcohol You leave lighter, brighter, more connected. **✨ ENERGY EXCHANGE** Tickets: 20 / 25 CHF Door: 30 CHF Bring a Friend (2 people): 39 CHF First Time: Free \*\* TESTIMONIAL HIGHLIGHTS\*\* “The beautiful souls from the Yanantin tribe are of the sweetest kind. You can truly feel the magic. It helped me dive into my heart. Can’t wait for more!” – Pascal “Pure magic — guided with heart-opening energy and real connection. If you want to align your energy in a soulful way, this is the tribe to join!” – Gaspar “A breathtaking energy — I felt free, safe, and completely in the moment. Magical experience!” – Cindy “A thrilling, playful and nurturing experience. Definitely join their events!” – Stefan \*\* WHY FREEDOM DANCE PARTY?\*\* To help you: • release stuck emotions • reconnect with body and breath • express yourself freely • cultivate presence • open to trust and connection Through guided partner, group and solo exercises, you explore awareness, creativity and emotional freedom — all through movement and play. It’s fun. It’s joyful. Sometimes it's serious play. \*\* EVENTS GALLERY\*\* [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) \*\* THE SCIENCE OF DANCE\*\* Research shows dancing: • reduces stress • boosts endorphins • improves emotional regulation • enhances neuroplasticity • strengthens social bonding • supports cardiovascular health **Dance is joy — and also deep healing.** \*\* THE EXPERIENCE Every FREEDOM DANCE PARTY is unique.\*\* New people, new energy, new collaborators, new flow. Sometimes guided, sometimes free. Music journeys from stillness to rhythm to wild expression. A space for play, authenticity, presence and connection. ű \*\* WHY JOIN?\*\* • To reconnect with your body • To release stress in a healthy way • To feel free and fully alive • To meet kind, conscious people • To celebrate life, energy and freedom \*\* PRACTICAL INFO\*\* Where: Zürich Rampe 70 When: 3x / month on Fridays, 1x / month on Saturdays (longer fun) Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity Note: no alcohol, no shoes (your choice), no phones on the dance floor Come dance, play, breathe and remember who you are. We can’t wait to welcome you. ✨ **Personal Support & 1:1 Work with András** If you’re going through a period of transition, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I offer **free 30-min Exploration Calls** to help you gain clarity and see if deeper 1:1 work is right for you. **Book here:** [https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call) \*\*Lovingly \*\* **Barbara & András** **Yanantin Tribe**

Jeden Freitag 21:00 - 03:00h Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha, Son 4 Dance Floors Entry CHF 15.- (inkl. SalsaPractica) 370m2 Dancefloor / Lounge & Bar Türöffnung 21 Uhr 21.00 Uhr 1 Stunde SalsaPractica mit Tanzlehrer 22.00 Uhr Main Floor DJ 23.15 Uhr Bachata Floor DJ 23.15 Uhr Kizomba Floor DJ 23.15 Uhr Rueda de Casino Floor mit Animation SalsaPractica 21 - 22h Es ist keine Kursstunde, sondern gedacht, um Knöpfe zu lösen oder Figuren zu üben die noch nicht so ganz gelingen. Es wird langsame Musik abgespielt, perfekt um zu üben. Lehrer sind vor Ort zur Beratung und Einstufung. Die Salsa Practica ist nicht gratis, sondern ein Bestandteil von der Party und im Partyeintritt inbegriffen. Practica Lehrer erkennt man an speziellen T-Shirts oder ein Schlüsselanhängern. Geht gerne aktiv auf die Lehrer zu, wenn Hilfe gebraucht wird. Man kann auch einfach kommen zum selber üben. Rueda de Casino Dancefloor Rueda Liebhaber dürfen sich freuen! Auf diesem Dancefloor wird nur Rueda de Casino getanzt. Dies mit Animation durch Cantante mit aktuellen Salsas. Das Niveau wird angepasst an die Salseras und Salseros und die Figuren werden bei Bedarf erklärt und präzisiert. Lady -Tipps und Vertiefung der spanischen Begriffe gibts kostenlos dazu.

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***Update (2026/2/9):*** ***Please not that the event's description and topic has been updated. We will still meet over potluck dinner, but we have decided to host the book discussion as a separate event in March.*** Dear all, Join us for a social gathering coinciding with the special month of Ramadan. We're coming together for a potluck dinner (Iftar): each person brings food that we'll all share together. And of course, Muslims as well as non-Muslims are equally welcome. We will meet at the GZ Höngg community center. The description will soon be updated to include the total cost for reserving the venue, which we'll split across everyone attending. We look forward to seeing you. Please reach out to any of the organizers if you have any questions. Omar and the team

**ECK Licht und Ton Gottesdienst** Menschen aller Glaubensrichtungen und Überzeugungen sind zum ECK Licht und Ton Gottesdienst willkommen. Du kannst davon ausgehen, dass du in irgendeiner Weise eine neue Erfahrung mit Gottes Liebe machen wirst! Die Gottesdienste dauern etwa eine Stunde und können Elemente wie eine Rede, leichte musikalische Darbietungen, Podiumsgespräche und Austausch in Kleingruppen beinhalten. In den Gottesdiensten gibt es immer Zeit, Licht und Ton Gottes zu erfahren mit einem HU-Gesang und anschliessend kurzer, stiller Kontemplation. Jede Person kann frei entscheiden, ob sie aktiv teilnehmen will. Wenn du Fragen zur Veranstaltung hast oder technisch etwas unklar ist, kannst du dich gerne via Chat an den Event-Organisator wenden. Weitere Informationen zu Eckankar oder der Lehre von ECK findest du auf den Webseiten [www.eckankar.ch](http://www.eckankar.ch) oder [www.eckankar.org](http://www.eckankar.org) (in English). Unterstützt von Eckankar Schweiz, einer eingetragenen gemeinnützigen Organisation. Weitere Veranstaltungen unter www.eckankar.ch/veranstaltungen

Join us for a relaxed dinner with Italian theme! We’ll cook together and enjoy some good food and drinks. **👩‍🍳 What we plan to prepare together:**
 🍹Aperitivo (e.g. cheese, salami, olives) – enjoy snacks and drinks while we cook!
 🍛 Polenta with meat and/or sausage on tomato sauce and/or polenta with spinach and/or cheese (depending on vegetarian or carnivore attendance) 🍷 Matching Italian wine 🍰 Ice cream and fresh fruit for dessert **🧺 What to bring:** • Bring a good mood, an interest in other people and a willingness to participate in the food preparation • You are welcome to bring some additional drinks to share (but as mentioned, we will arrange wine) **📍 Where:**
 We will gather at an organizer’s place in Brugg - just an 8-minute train ride from Baden, right at the train station. The exact address will be shared via an event-specific WhatsApp group for attendees. **⌛ Time:**
 You are welcome any time from 18:00! **💵 Costs & how to sign up or cancel:**
 We will split the costs for the groceries, expected to be below 25 CHF per person. To secure your spot and an initial contribution to the groceries, we would ask you to transfer an initial 15 CHF within two days of signing up for the event. Any remaining costs will be settled after the event. Payment details will be communicated in the event specific WhatsApp group. Note: Your spot is only secured if you make the initial 15 CHF payment. We know life happens: You get the 15 CHF refunded if you cancel at least 2 days in advance. Otherwise, it depends on whether someone else can take over your spot. Thanks for your understanding! 💬 **Event WhatsApp Group** See here the link to a temporary event-specific WhatsApp group, where further details about the event will be shared: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdkA8Gv5z1tEhox3BBunTy?mode=gi_t **⚠️ Disclaimer:** By joining, you’re aware that meals will be prepared and shared during the event, and you take part responsibly at your own discretion. Hope to see you there!
 Moniek

**A sacred space to honor sorrow, release pain, and remember love** At Yanantin Tribe, we open grief circles where heart, body, and spirit can meet. Inspired by ancestral traditions, we gather in community to carry what was never meant to be held alone. Here, darkness and light are both welcome — grief is not fixed or rushed, but witnessed with care. **Tickets & Support** This grief circle is offered freely as a community space. If you wish to support the continuation of these circles, you can choose the Support Ticket — CHF 25 via Eventfrog. 🎟️ Tickets & details: [https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177430489924.html](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/health-spirituality/health-wellbeing/grief-circle-remembering-love-from-darkness-to-light-7417591177430489924.html) A grief ritual is a communal gathering where sorrow is given space and form. We welcome all expressions of grief: personal loss, heartbreak, ancestral wounds, collective pain, or a quiet heaviness without a clear name. Through music, song, rhythm, movement, silence, and guided ritual, grief softens and reveals the love beneath it. **Bring: comfortable clothes, water bottle and your own cup for tea, curiosity** **The experience** * Enter a safe, held circle where all emotions are welcome * You may share, move, cry, sing, or remain silent — no pressure to speak * Place a personal item, photo, or symbol on a shared altar (optional) * Move through ritual practices that allow grief to be witnessed and released * Close with grounding and gentle integration so you leave supported **Why this circle matters** * Release unspoken or long-held grief * Be held without advice or fixing * Honor both sorrow and love * Heal personal, ancestral, and collective layers * **Practical info** * Held every two weeks on Sundays * Free to attend as a community offering * Donations welcome to support the continuation of these circles (entirely optional) * Bring: a token, photo, or personal item for the altar (optional) * Wear: comfortable clothing * Note: if you are in acute crisis or experiencing significant mental health challenges, please inform us so we can support you best * Impressions of past events: [https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/](https://yanantintribe.com/events-gallery/) **Additional support** András offers 1:1 grief support, death & dying accompaniment, and end-of-life presence alongside this community work: [https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions](https://psysoul.com/death-grief-sessions) This is not therapy. It is a facilitated ritual space rooted in consent, presence, and care. Come exactly as you are. You do not have to carry everything alone. **Personal Support & 1:1 Work with András** If you’re going through a period of transition, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, I offer **free 30-min Exploration Calls** to help you gain clarity and see if deeper 1:1 work is right for you. **Book here:** [https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call](https://calendly.com/andraskapros/psysoul-exploration-call) Together, we remember love — and gently move from darkness to light. Lovingly, Barbi, András 💕

We are deeply excited to reunite with our beloved Zurich community for the **second year of our gathering series** — and to begin this new cycle with a renewed and powerful concept. This year, **3 of our 7 events** at the stunning main hall of **Kraftwerk Zurich** will be dedicated to a **Cacao & Conscious Connected Breathwork Ritual**: a carefully curated experience designed to support profound transformation, emotional release, and inner breakthroughs. This practice is an invitation to reconnect with your vital life force, explore expanded states of awareness, and integrate new tools for daily life — guided by outstanding local and international facilitators. The journey is held by the heart-opening medicine of **ceremonial cacao**, enriched by **live music**, and supported by a safe, intentional space that allows you to go deep while feeling fully held. #### WHAT TO EXPECT — A 3-HOUR IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE ✧ **Cacao Ceremony** with **Jkson**, featuring sacred Peruvian cacao by *Mama Cacao* ✧ **Conscious Connected Breathwork** with **Marc.** ✧ **Live Music Journey**, led by **Jkson** and supported by **Facu** on percussion, guiding you deeper into body, emotion, and spirit ✧ **Sharing Circle**, to close the evening with reflection, grounding, and connection #### PRACTICAL INFORMATION **Doors Open:** 17:00 **Ceremony Begins:** 17:30 *(Please arrive by 17:20 to settle in and prepare.)* #### What to Bring #### ✧ A water bottle ✧ A small offering for the cacao spirits (flowers, tobacco, nuts, seeds, fruits) ✧ A blindfold or eye cover ✧ A blanket, or whatever you need to feel warm and cozy during relaxation. ✧ We recommend fasting for at least **2 hours** before the ceremony **Health Notice** Please contact us prior to the event if you are taking antidepressants, are pregnant, or have a serious heart condition, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or other medical concerns. #### ABOUT THE FACILITATORS **Marc** is the founder of the Sacred Ways Institute of Transformational Arts in Zürich. As a Breathwork Teacher, Transformational Guide, and transpersonal Integration Coach, he has developed the Naikando Method®, an innovative approach of Conscious Connected Breathing that incorporates the conscious use of tuning fork and vocal toning in expansive states. Marc has been bringing Sacred Ways’ Ceremonies to Zürich and other places in and around Switzerland for many years and is delighted to offer this work in an exquisite one-time event in collaboration with Mama Cacao, held in safe environment in that release, expansion, and deep insights may arise. [Sacred Ways Institute | Breathwork | Sound Healing | Reiki](https://www.sacredways.ch/) **Jkson**, originally from Argentina, is deeply inspired by the native cultures of the Andes and the Peruvian Amazon. As a musician and producer, he weaves natural soundscapes, ancestral voices, and electronic elements into eclectic musical journeys — ranging from healing and ceremonial music to deep, hypnotic techno. #### [https://linktr.ee/jkson](https://linktr.ee/jkson) #### EXCHANGE ✧ Single: **130.-** ✧ Low Income: **110.-** ✧ Lovers (2 tickets): **210.-** **Limited to 20 participants** to ensure an intimate and high-quality experience. **Get Your Tickets Here [www.mama-cacao.ch](http://www.mama-cacao.ch)** #### STAY CONNECTED WhatsApp: [WhatsApp Group Invite](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CbTg7sUdnB35gLX6jILEGS) Telegram: [Telegram: Join Group Chat](https://t.me/+5Bu537lvzWplZjNk) Newsletter: [Contact | Mama Cacao](https://www.mama-cacao.ch/contact-7) **Supported by:** Dharma Collective **In collaboration with:** Chakana Project **BREATHWORK WAIVER OF LIABILITY** Breathwork can lead to intense physical, emotional, and psychological experiences. Participation is **not advised** for individuals with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, recent surgeries or injuries, seizure disorders, serious mental illness, or for pregnant women without medical approval. If you have asthma, please bring your inhaler and consult your physician beforehand. By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks and release the event organizers from any liability for physical, mental, emotional, or psychological injury. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to this waiver.

Dear All, This session is mainly for the people who want to learn kundalini yoga/meditation in a traditional way. Traditionally the master will transfer his/her kundalini energy to the student to activate his important chakras (energy centre) including Third Eye and Crown Chakra. The student can start to feel his/her Kundalini Energy is rising from their base of the spine and feeling the energy vibration(Consciousness) in the third eye (the space between the eyebrows) from the Kundalini Activation. This session is helpful for the beginners who want to learn simple yoga-meditation exercises also. This is a general session to experience your inner kundalini energy. But if you need proper kundalini activation(Shaktipat), then pre-registration is mandatory. **What is included in this session?** Simple stretching practices for Hip and Spine (not complicated, even beginners can do) Kundalini Breathing Techniques Sound Energy (Mantra) Meditation Energy Healing Techniques Formal Kundalini Activation (optional and only for pre-registered people) Chakra Meditation Yoga Nidra (Relaxation) **Some of the benefits of Kundalini Energy Activation are:** Keeps the body healthy Mind attains its natural peaceful state, so the meditation becomes easy. Breathing pattern will be harmonized Stress release and peace Clear & sharp intellect More intuition Inner happiness Clairvoyance and Clairvision and to the ultimate SELF realization (which will lead to the blissful state - our true state) with enough years of practise **DONATION BASIS** **About the Teacher who conducts this session:** The kundalini wisdom teacher Jayaprakash is from India. He is practising kundalini yoga for the since 2005 under the guidance of Self Realized Indian Master "GuruMahan". He is teaching kundalini yoga since 2008 as part of a non-profit organization "Maha Shakthi Yogam Switzerland". He teaches Yoga/Meditation/Pranic Healing/Stress Relief courses in various places of Germany and Switzerland. He is the authorized kundalini yoga wisdom teacher from UPF(India) to give kundalini initiations (Shaktipat) with the Grace and Protection of his Master. All these events are conducted for non-profit purpose. Donations are collected on behalf of Swiss non-profit organization (Verein) "Maha Shakthi Yogam - Switzerland" **Eligibility:** Anyone can attend the session even if they don't have previous yoga/Meditation experiences. **Dress:** Wear a comfortable dress if possible yoga dress. We provide the yoga mat. **Please RSVP only you are really interested and coming ! Limited Seats !** **About Kundalini Shaktipat:** In every human being there is a source of natural energy that the yogis call the kundalini. In order to evolve in the yogic path, no matter what our path, the kundalini must be active. For most of us, the kundalini lies dormant at the bottom of the spine in the base chakra known as the Muladhar. When it awakens, it ascends through the chakras until it reaches the highest chakra, the Sahasrar. When that occurs, we merge with our True Self and attain SELF realization (our true nature). Shaktipat is the transfer of spiritual energy from the teacher to the student in order to awaken the kundalini. This process is compared to lighting one candle with another that is already lit and glowing. When the teacher is connected with the fully realized master and the energy is completely within his or her control, shaktipat initiation ensures that the student’s energy will remain active and stable. "Electricity is present everywhere, but there can be light only when the switch is turned on. Similarly the true master manifests the consciousness in the disciple through shaktipat.” **HAPPINESS is our TRUE Nature, which comes from within not from outside !**

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At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

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 [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

# **Band and caller TBA** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

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.

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. *** 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 ).