Our vision is a welcoming and supportive community for all people who value free inquiry, ethics grounded in human faculties, reason, science, religious skepticism, and separation of church & state. We affirm the worth and dignity of all conscious beings, and accept our responsibility to promote global well-being and happiness by working for greater freedom and justice in our local communities. Our goals include: Promoting social connections among Humanists and other Freethinkers. Providing o …

This group is formed to simplify our relationships with the natural -untrained horse, to learn to LISTEN and learn from what they can teach us.  Rose was considered a Whisperer, however, prefers 'Listener', because of all the horses have taught her over many long years --especially horse/human relationship, behaviors, human control and expectations, that reflect inner human behavior --and need for more understandings. We work to improve this relationship. Learning the language of the horse is ex …

Waking Down in Mutuality (WDM) exists for our mutual awakening and embodying of Infinite Consciousness. We have found that the direct route to this type of awakening lies not in striving to rise above our human tendencies, but in falling totally into them with conscious awareness. This, along with an investigation of Consciousness, and transmission of Being, catalyzes a quantum shift in identity. We find that we are no longer exclusively identified with our finite human self, but have shifted to …

We sponsor a regular speaker series of ground-breaking authors and presenters from many different disciplines who, in one way or another, are shaping the leading edge of the transition of humanity to a new human and new world. Our sessions -- usually on weekend evenings -- are held in the charming resort town of Berkeley Springs, WV, 100 miles from Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD. This program is the continuation of the speakers series sponsored by The Arlington Institute, which was founded by …

Meet other local atheists and freethinkers for conversation and friendship! Join us for an informal dinner to discuss beliefs, philosophies, and religious influence in America.

This is a group for like-minded individuals who want to raise their level of self-awareness. Have you ever asked yourself “Is this all there is?” Whether life has been pain and suffering or you have achieved everything you wanted, still there is within us that feeling that there must be something more. Something beneath the surface that gives life a deeper meaning. A suspicion, that, when you leave this life, you will say “Ah hah! I knew it! It was there all along and I never even put in 80% eff …

Hello Members! After a great deal of thought I have come up with a new mission statement. I look forward to these guiding principles leading us towards a new vision for this group. It is my mission to develop and midwife a community of like-minded individuals who are seeking to explore and share the healing powers of touch. I want to provide the opportunity to give and receive massage and healing touch in safe, respectful and nurturing spaces. I would like the experiences shared by all to lead …

We meet to explore principles for living consciously in community. We are called together to support each other on the path to awakening through practice and study of shared values and principles. Living consciously means creating right livelyhood consciously, loving consciously, eating consciously, and playing consciously. There is no private good - as we awaken within ourselves we assist humanity in its own awakening. Everyone is welcome!

This is the re-birthing of a unique spiritual community. It is a bringing forth of a "Beloved Community". Our purpose is creating an environment where each Individual can realize (be) his/her Authentic SELF, Higher SELF, God-SELF, Christ-SELF, Buddha-SELF, ATMAN, Krishna-SELF, by whatever name this SELF may be called. Stated another way, our purpose is to enlighten, empower, encourage, and enrich the life and lives of each other. We are trans-denominational which means we draw from a number of s …

Having suffered from Fibromyalgia for over nine years I have found a huge need for face to face real human support from others who also suffer from Fibromyalgia. There is not one specific Fibromyalgia group within the Carroll County area. Depending on the outcome of our first couple meetings we will be changing this tragedy. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006 (but was diagnosed correctly after three years of misdiagnoses), and I have been on a mission of research, knowledge and awareness …

A group of folks in the Greater Washington DC area bound by the belief that life is best taken one step at a time. Events are primarily day hikes (from easy to difficult), but include other outdoor activities and occasional social ones. "It's quite a feet" hike rating: - Easy, less than 2 blisters - Moderate, 2 to 3.5 blisters - Difficult, greater than 3.5 blisters where 1 blister = about 5 mi., or about 2500' up or down. Events are often also listed on the websites of the Sierra Club Potoma …

This is a discussion group on the ideas of: Voluntaryism / Liberty / Libertarianism / Philosophy / Austrian Economics / Non-Aggression Principle / Self-Ownership / Property Rights / Critical Thinking / Truth / Historical Revisionism / Human Action / Freedom. So long as you do not advocate the initiation of force against others (self defense is valid), you are welcome. We will discuss: ideas / books / current events / austrian economics / philosophy / history / self-knowledge / ...etc. As Ludwig …

This group meets once a week on Sundays at our home in Germantown, MD at 11:30am. We are doing a systematic study of the Bhagavad-Gita. We discuss and share our realizations on the verses and also talk about how to apply in our lives. The format is informal and discussion oriented. We start with Kirtan and end with vegetarian lunch. We also teach mantra meditation.

This group is for those interested in the practice of shamanism rooted in the experience of modern human beings - living in the current, post-tribal culture of the Western world.

This group is for those seeking to learn and share the Law of One. The Law of One is a series of 5 books where the humble messenger Ra spoke to a group of positive seekers (circa 1980s). I have found that the Law of One most closely resonates as truth for me in my seeking. This group is for those that wish to explore the learn/teachings of the law of one. In the exploration will come wisdom and growth in love of the one creator.

Are you a Dale Carnegie Graduate? Have you read "How to Win Friends and Influence People"? Or are you trying practice the 30 principles of being a positive person and leader? Are you looking to hang out with like-minded people?? This group is for you!  Whether you are a graduate, read Dale Carnegie books, looking to learn more or are looking to hang around proactive and positive people come join us. This is casual social meet up where we will hang out, network, eat, drink and connect! This meet …

Unity teaches there is only one power and source, God. We human beings have at best a partial understanding of God and the Divine Love we receive from our Creator. At Unity of Loudoun County, we teach that the many different religions are paths to the same end, a union with our beloved Creator. While we do not teach each path, we honor each one as serving God's purpose. Unity of Loudoun County offers a variety of classes focused on progressive spiritual teachings. Courses have included, “A Cours …