Meet other local atheists and freethinkers for conversation and fellowship. Come to the meetup to promote a freethinking community in Lexington. Meeting topics vary from month to month, but generally include time for group discussion of whatever atheist topics are on the attendees' minds.

Welcome Fellow Yorkie & Petite Pup Lovers! Join us at our meetups for a playdate for Yorkies & other Petite Pups! What is a Petite Pup?  All small/toy pooches 15 lbs (as an adult) and under are welcome!  If you have a slightly larger dog that is very timid or shy, contact me and this may be the group for you, also. Originally, this was ONLY a Yorkshire Terrier Club, but we have decided to include other small breeds as well that may need a more calm/relaxed environment.  Meet with other local Yo …

The No-Kill Tri-State Meetup Group is being renamed the Clermont Pets Alive! Meetup Group to focus our collective efforts on helping Clermont County, Ohio achieve a Save Rate of 90% in it's Open Admission Shelter, The Clermont County Humane Society.  Once we succeed in Clermont County, similar efforts can be duplicated in neighboring counties to help save more homeless animals in the Greater Cincinnati Ohio Area Communities. Although we hoped more animal advocates would be willing to begin the m …

Meet secular parents in your local area that want to raise their children in a secular environment. We have chosen to raise our children without religion or superstition in a positive and moral way.

This is Louisville's book group for people who are interested in understanding the world and universe around us and within us. We are formerly the Louisville Secular Book Group, and we remain a haven for atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and other freethinkers. If you don't use or agree with any of these labels, you are still welcome to join us! Be ready for lively discussion and challenging thoughts. We also recommend that you join our group on Goodreads to see what we have read in the past and wh …

. The main thrust of this group is the book by Paul Ekman "Unmasking the Face". With the help of "Unmasking the Face ", you will be able to improve your recognition of the facial clues to emotion, increase your ability to detect "facial deceit," and develop a keener awareness of the way your own face reflects your emotions. Charles Darwin will give insight into animal behaviour, including the animal know by Desmond Morris as "The Naked Ape". . We also will be discussing "nonverbal communication" …

Are you seeking to live a more authentic, spiritually-centered life? Have you been looking for a community that connects you with others who are integrating spiritual growth into everyday life? Are you aware of how your thoughts affect you and your circumstances? Do you see changes in the relationship between science and religion? The Down-to-Earth Spiritual Group is a non-sectarian, inclusive community in which we seek a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world around us. With group dis …

An unchanging, eternal Unity exists beneath forms, perceptions and circumstances... beyond judgments of good and evil, beyond the reach of the senses… the Source of Everything and the Supreme Goal of human desire. In the Ishayas’ Teaching it is called “the Ascendant." The name is unimportant,only a way to speak of what is beyond names. By their nature as techniques of approach, the Ascension Attitudes carry the mind to a direct experience of the Ascendant.  Awareness ascends, or rises above …

MEDITATE WITH THE BODY Dharma Ocean Indiana is a meditation group for all levels of practice, from beginner to advanced, and for meditators from all religious backgrounds. We practice and study a style of meditation that brings awareness to the mind that is based on the Tibetan Buddhist lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Reggie Ray. This group practices meditation and receives personal meditation mentoring as well as workshops exploring the unique view and practices of this path. The center …

The Monroe Institute® (TMI) provides experiential education programs facilitating the personal exploration of human consciousness. It was founded by Robert Monroe, conciousness pioneer and author of "Journeys Out of the Body". Over the last 30+ years, thousands of people have attended the Institute's residential and outreach programs, and millions have benefited from its educational materials, which incorporates the patented and clinically proven audio technology, Hemi-Sync. The TMI local chapte …

CHYP was founded to carry out this mission through community engagement, event-based fundraising, social networking, education, and collaboration with area businesses, groups, and organizations. Funds raised by Cincinnati Habitat Young Professionals will go directly towards construction through Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity. Leaders who are looking to Do More in Cincinnati can collaborate with our team in a variety of ways. Whether you are interested in a leadership position on our Board of D …

Don't believe in God? You are not alone! Join The Humanist Community of Central Ohio, a community which values people, emphasizes reason and focuses on this world.

Monthly Meetings Free and Open to the Public In Lexington on the First Saturday of the month In Louisville on the Fourth Saturday AMORC Members and sincere Spiritual Seekers are welcome! Gather to discuss spiritual topics of mutual interest, such as accessing your own inner wisdom, mysticism, metaphysics, and philosophy. The Rosicrucian Order is a worldwide philosophical and initiatic tradition providing time-tested techniques for rediscovering the wisdom, compassion, strength and inner …

This group is designed to collect SINGLE, fun, heterosexual people close in age 40 - 60 that enjoy going out, meeting new people, and experiencing life at it's fullest.  This group caters to both male and female single heterosexuals over 40 years of age, but is open to everyone over 40 regardless of race, creed, color or sexual orientation.  We are looking for others who like to go out for whatever reason to enjoy life! Can be movies, dining, dancing, art shows, ballgames, hanging out or whateve …

Are you an atheist, agnostic, skeptic, humanist, or freethinker parent looking for a like-minded community in central Ohio? Check out our kid-friendly events, meet other parents, and enjoy the company of other secular families!

We are a meetup devoted to the study of radical political theory and cultural criticism - socialism(s), world systems, critical theory/media analysis, prefigurative politics, utopian projects, liberation theology, critical pedagogy, or dot-communism - whatever people want to discuss. We meet regularly, alternating between socializing and study. Ideally, we'd like to balance theory and praxis, exploring concepts and how to use them in daily life. Examining how media manufactures its audience, or …

What is Sahaja Yoga Meditation? Sahaja Yoga Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. Who developed Sahaja Yoga Meditation? Sahaja Yoga Meditation was developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. A quote from Shri Mataji: "The human mind is always bombarded with thoughts. It builds the ego and it reacts with it. Those who are conditioned are frightened people. These thoughts come from the past or from the future, …

For free-thinkers, skeptics, rationalists, seekers, agnostics, atheists, and any open-minded book lover! We'll read and discuss non-fiction and fiction as we create meaning in our lives.

I am a mother of three adult children, one of which died at the hands of a distracted driver while he was riding his motorcycle. I have been to several support groups for parents like me, all perversely based on religious ideas and superstitions to my chagrin. I would like to start a group in my town of parents who lost an adult child and want the support of non-theistic friends; a place where we can dispense with the fairy tales and discuss how we are dealing with our loss as we embrace the col …

Founded in 2010, we are a social group of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores interested in a vegan diet, living in and around the Louisville area. Our purpose is to promote a peaceful, sustainable vegan lifestyle, with a focus on animal rights, human health, and the environment. Our goal is to come together monthly/bi-monthly to support, promote, and share the joys of veganism. In the past and hopefully to continue in the future are such events we have held: - Vegan potlucks - Dining out event …

Recovering From Religion is a support group encouraging and supporting your journey as you consider the possibility of a life free from faith. Don't let people convince you that you just didn't have 'enough' faith, or that you just haven't found the "right" religion. The goal of Recovering from Religion is to help you work through those claims and assure you that YOU are not crazy for no longer believing. As part of the bigger picture Recovering from Religion the Columbus Chapter is part of the …

Design Thinking Cincy brings together people who are passionate about design, community engagement, and the arts. We share techniques, experiences, and practices. We explore Cincinnati through a creative lens. And, we collaborate to shape a more vibrant community. What Is Design Thinking?: - Wikipedia: ability to combine empathy for the context of a problem, creativity in the generation of insights and solutions, and rationality to analyze and fit solutions to the context. - Stanford d-School: a …

Do you care if what you believe is true? Do you think religion or non-belief is harmful? Are you PASSIONATE about your beliefs or non-beliefs? You've come to the right place!  Join our group and to discuss why that is! I'm starting this group for anyone who is interested in friendly atheist vs theist debates (and meaningful conversations) in order to learn from each other and hopefully build a greater tolerance for others. If you have a passion for these topics please join and spread the wor …

Muslims for Progressive Values is guided by the following ten principles. Identity: We accept as Muslim anyone who identifies as such. The veracity and integrity of that claim is between the individual and God, and is not a matter for the state nor an issue which other individuals can or should judge. Equality: We affirm the equal worth of all human beings, regardless of race, sex, gender, ethnicity, nationality, creed, sexual orientation, or ability. We are committed to work toward societies th …

We are a group of freethinkers in the OH, IN and KY area who want to make a difference. We are actively involved in the community (charity, community service..). We host fun events for the entire family. We stand up & take action when we see church-state violations!

Awakening is a group for like minded people who are on the road to being the best version of themselves on this planet. We are spiritual beings and yet sometimes, in our human form with all the mundane happenings in our daily life, we forget this. I wanted to bring together people who are open to awakening to their spiritual selves who are open to many subjects and many paths. As spiritual beings of light we know we are One with God/Universe and each other.  This group is also about all things m …

I want a really nice program for us and our doggies to play and loose weight .... Hiking , walking and or running ..... A place for humans and ALL BREEDS OF DOGS to come to play and to exercise and to socialize...... Just have fun......

Inspirit Arts meetups are free social and instructional events for the general public to learn head wrapping skills from volunteer teachers and their students. Headwrapping is such a popular trend in America, that it’s an ideal skill for hair, fashion and beauty professionals to learn. We thrive on partnering with other groups with related interests. . We welcome hair stylists, hairdressers, cosmetologists, fashion designers, vendors and other self employed entrepreneurs to co-host our meetups i …