Welcome to the Humanists of Greater Portland
A community of freethinkers dedicated to human well-being, scientific reason, and ethical living without supernatural beliefs.
Every Sunday · 9:45 AM
Upcoming Sunday Programs
Free and open to everyone — join us in person or via Zoom
Citizen Project: Bringing People Together Across Difference
From FH. Bill Howe discusses the cause and degree of current political polarization and how it creates policy gridlock, undermines democratic institutions, and sabotages personal relationships. He then outlines social science research that suggests how individuals and organizations can work across differences to productively solve problems. Bill serves on the board of the nonprofit SAGE (Senior Advocates for Generational Equity), engaging older adults in causes benefitting younger generations, and founded the SAGE Citizen Project to support working across differences. He practiced family law for 50 years, and was appointed Vice-chair of Oregon’s Statewide Family Law Advisory Committee from 1998 through 2020.
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.
Science & Reason
We value evidence-based thinking and scientific inquiry as paths to understanding our world.
Community
Building meaningful connections and supporting one another in our shared human experience.
Compassion
Promoting ethics, social justice, and care for all people through humanist values.
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