Sunday Programs
Join us every Sunday for engaging presentations on science, reason, ethics, and humanist values. Attend in person at Friendly House or join us via Zoom.
Upcoming Programs
Universal Health Care: A Community Conversation
From FH. As the only state with a constitutional amendment guaranteeing healthcare as a fundamental right, Oregon is on track to be the first state to transition to a universal, single-payer system for every resident, expected on the ballot in 2028 after years of work. The Universal Health Plan Governance Board is delivering their recommendation to the OR legislature this December. Collin Stackhouse, of Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO) and a Universal Health Plan Governance Board committee member, will tell us how the plan has been built, what universal healthcare actually is, and how to get further involved.
View DetailsCitizen 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.
View DetailsWhose Future Is It Anyway? An Intergenerational Open Forum
From FH. A generational divide increasingly shapes how age groups view politics and resource allocation. Older generations often prioritize stability, fiscal caution, and gradual reform, whereas younger generations tend to demand urgent climate action, affordable housing, and debt relief. These differences can lead to tension, misunderstanding, and polarization. HGP member Anand Atre will host an open forum to discuss why this is the case and whether common ground can be found. Participants will explore shared concerns, challenge stereotypes, and identify practical ways to listen across differences. The event aims to turn disagreement into dialogue and blame into shared solutions.
View DetailsNever Miss a Program
Join our mailing list to receive weekly reminders and updates about upcoming events.