Welcome to the Humanists of Greater Portland

A community of freethinkers dedicated to human well-being, scientific reason, and ethical living without supernatural beliefs.

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Every Sunday · 9:45 AM

Upcoming Sunday Programs

Free and open to everyone — join us in person or via Zoom

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Sunday

Improv & Empathy

Kristen Schier

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Friendly House & Zoom

From FH. Improv is a practice in connection, joy, support and empathy. Kristen Schier is an actor, improviser, teacher, and clown who has extensive improv teaching, directing, and performing experience. She holds a BFA in Theater Arts from, and taught at, the University of the Arts, and has studied improv at Second City, Magnet Theater, and Annoyance. Kristen has toured the country teaching and performing at various festivals, is the former Co-Artistic Director of Curious Comedy in Portland Oregon, and former Improv Producer at the Philly Improv Theater. (First Sundays start with 1/2 hour of live music, offer childcare, and may last until noon.)

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Jul

Learning in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Agenda

Mary Burns

Jul

Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Unpacking the Anti-PRIDE Backlash

Anand Atre

Jul

The Humanist Resistance: Advocacy, Community, and Courage in a Global Crisis

Maggie Ardiente

Every Sunday

9:45 – 11:30 AM

Free & open to all

No membership required

In-person + Zoom

Friendly House, NW Portland

Childcare available

First Sunday of the month

Live music

First Sundays of the month

Coffee & conversation

After the program

What is Humanism?

Humanism is a way of life that guides us to be well and to do good without relying on anything supernatural. It's a progressive philosophy that embraces reason, compassion, and the pursuit of knowledge.

We welcome atheists, agnostics, truth-seekers, and anyone interested in exploring ethical living, critical thinking, and community building based on humanist principles.