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
Authoritarianism and the Lure of Certainty
Over Zoom. Gordon Gamm, a lawyer who has represented most of the major humanist organizations in the United States in state and federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court, will discuss why authoritarianism is found attractive by some people, as described in his article in the Spring 2026 humanist magazine at this link: https://thehumanist.com/magazine/spring-2026/features/faith-authority-and-the-lure-of-certainty. He may also address Supreme Court reform. (First Sundays start with 1/2 hour of music, offer childcare, and may run until noon.)
Genetically Modified Skeptic, Debating Ruined My Life
Drew McCoy
Organ Donation: A Legacy of Love, Healing, & Community
Cascade Life Alliance
Values-based Decision-making for a Better End of Life Experience
Gretchen Brauer-Rieke
Space, Time, & Paradox: An Introduction to Relativity
Todd Duncan
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.
Recent Recordings
Catch up on programs you may have missed

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

Learning in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Agenda for Action
Mary Burns
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