Bahá'ís believe in: •the oneness of humanity •the common origin and unity of purpose of all world religions •the harmony of science and religion •equality of women and men •the elimination of all forms of prejudice •a spiritual solution to economic problems •the establishment of a world commonwealth of nations. If you believe any of these things to be true, please join us in exploring this incredible Faith. We host devotional gatherings, study circles, firesides, and other events.

This Group Is Designed To: 1. Bring together sexuality, gender, and intimacy educators for networking, support, idea-sharing, cooperative advertising, and much more! 2. To promote educational / experiential events regarding intimacy, sexuality, and gender to the general public in order to create more understanding and healthy connection in our world. Who Should Join This Group? Educators in the fields of human sexuality, gender expression, intimacy and communication, healthy relationships, …

Divorce as a catalyst for an extraordinary life. A spiritual divorce is one in which we use our divorce (or breakup of a serious relationship) to improve our lives and our experience becomes one of gain rather than loss. A spiritual divorce brings us back into the presence of our highest self and heals the split between our ego and our soul. When we use our divorces to heal our wounds, learn, grow, and develop ourselves into more loving, conscious human beings, we have truly had a spiritual exp …

We are a group of volunteers who are working on a state initiative to ban leg-hold and inhumane traps on public lands in Oregon. Several of us have experienced a personal pet being injured in one of these traps. We hope to have a ballot measure on the 2014 State Ballot allowing the public to decide on whether to continue to allow this trapping to continue. We are an enthusiastic, engergetic group of outdoorsy people who ride, hike and camp on our public lands. We are looking for people to join u …

~ LightBridge ~ with Aurora from Aurora’s Portals I am highly interested in the juncture between matter and spirit, and wish to explore creation, manifestation and transformation with other adventurers. My name is Sharon Lewis, but I go by the name Aurora, which is the name for my higher self. I am a channel for light beings, an energy healer, medium and psychic/intuitive. Some of you know me from the Metaphysical Fair group held at New Renaissance Bookstore Event Center each month. The purpose …

With the press of clinical work, broader intellectual needs of mental health clinicians can go wanting. But clinical fields are hardly the only—one could easily argue not even the strongest—avenue to understanding lives. Many scientific and scholarly disciplines study, and shed light on, human nature, suffering and well-being, and conditions that make for better and worse lives. This study group explores the work of such disciplines. This is not a book club. We will devote to each topic we addre …

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory? --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- --- NOTE --- Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some people are unable …

Our Spiritual Heart is the key to our connection with a higher power, God, the Divine, True Source; what word you use to call this higher power is not important. If you choose to not believe in God, that is fine, for opening your heart will help you to feel better about yourself and support you in connecting with nature and with others in this life. Open Heart meditation is a very simple easy to practice method for awakening and feeling the Spiritual Heart. This is not a mind based or mental med …

Come share your heart, rest in Being, and connect with others in a safe nurturing setting. Most forms of Spiritual realization have been experienced in the subjective "inner" dimension of our lives. The process we share here reveals the way that embracing our human "everyday" selves and connecting with others not only feels good, but deepens our spiritual awakening too. We expand into a larger energetic field that connects us at the heart in ordinary human relationships, where life is lived. Tod …

To be spiritual, not religious, is to experience and reflect Divinity in your own, unique way, free of any institutional constructs. What is that way for you? How have you developed your spiritual viewpoints, values and practices over the years? How do they support you as you face life’s challenges? Is it time to rethink them? Hello, I’m spiritual director and life coach, Dianne Edleman. Through Spiritual, Not Religious PDX, you'll reflect on, celebrate and continue to grow in your spiritual lif …

Meet local skeptics, atheists, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We meet in Eugene but welcome people from anywhere. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. CFI Eugene Skeptics is an outreach program of Center for Inquiry of Portland, the branch for the Oregon, Wa …

This group is designed for all active dogs who enjoy the Central Oregon lifestyle and outdoor activities, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, long walks in the wilderness with other canine pals, and their human companions. We will be exploring dog friendly areas, offering the Canine Good Citizen test, and even some dog training and behavior classes!

Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. For tho …

Gayatri Temple: pujas, fire ceremonies, meditations, mantra groups, workshops, devotional movies. Sanatana Dharma Satsang, a nonprofit religious corporation, is the founder of the Gayatri Temple. See Message Board for more information. Please join us to deepen your spiritual experience, share in satsang with other devotees and meet new people with your same spiritual interests. NEW LOCATION at 4040 SW 114th Ave, just north of the corner of 114th Avenue & Canyon/TV Hwy.  The temple is about 6 b …

The Ananda Center’s focus is the practice and teaching of Tantric health and Ayurvedic Sciences for individuals, couples and organizations seeking wholeness and union with the spiritual, physical and cosmic realms. The Tantric Health and Ayurvedic Sciences family is a Tantric Prayer, Meditation and Chant group offering an opportunity to experience peace, relaxation and spiritual growth with a group of like minded souls melded in relationship. Our organizer works with savants and charismatics wit …

Join Us! Meet other local people who believe in Angels and are interested in discussing and learning about their Angelic effect on the material and spiritual plane. All paths are welcome. Linda organizes the Angels Meetup, and offers lectures, angel meditations, and shares her knowledge about the Angels, the Archangels and celestial beings. "Angels and Archangels" are closer than ever to humanity providing us with love and abundant blessings. Linda utilizes the gift of clairvoyance, clairaudienc …

A group for vegetarians who lean towards the atheist side. All levels of vegetarian and agnosticism welcome! Our activities will be group discussions, hiking, biking, movie nights and outings to speaking events.

Calling all Mushroom lovers! This group is for organizing gatherings, workshops, projects, and teach-ins related to the diverse and adaptive world of mushrooms. Focused in the Northwest, from California to Canada, the San Juans to San Francisco, this group is here to support progress for bringing fungi and humans together for building a resilient relationship with nature in an ever changing world. Mushroom Forays, Cultivation Workshops, Lectures, BioBlitzes, and Festivals, if you are working to …

My name is Shelly, welcome to my group page! I took my first cake decorating class at the community center when I was 17 years old, and my mom bought me six tips and a little spatula. I kept that little kit for a few years, and then I discovered a supply shop, and made a cake with pink elephants for my husband's 21st birthday. I was hooked! From that early experience, I took other classes, practiced and learned from other decorators, and proceeded to master my craft. I went on to do special occa …

First and foremost, big hug, hang in there and take care of yourself regarding having to endure one of the hardest life experiences, saying goodbye to your loving companion and dear friend. For your reference, below are resources that helped and continue to help me. I started this group to first see if there's enough interest to then formalize an actual face-to-face Meetup Group. So, for the time being, this Meetup only communicates through e-mail. Please feel free to e-mail me with questions, s …

We are a game museum that seeks to share board games and gaming culture with other humans. Old games, new games, eurogames, role-play, cards, and puzzles - come play by a new set of rules.

This group is for anyone interested in improving their health and wellness. This includes anyone who would need financial wellness as well as for their body. This group welcomes anyone looking to just meet with other humans on a comfortable level just to hear what someone has to say. We have friends and speakers from acupuncture,Qigong, hydration specialist, how to be green, CPR. Free alkaline/ionized water sample for every member. Come and contribute or take with you what you need. Looking forw …

We invite you to join our community of secular humanists and other people who love life and reason. Here, you can exchange ideas and experiences, make new friends and contribute to positive change. We also have a vibrant community of families where parents can find support in raising children well without religion. CFI–Salem Humanists parent organization, Center for Inquiry, is an educational nonprofit organization whose mission it is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, free in …

Are you... Queer? Bi? Married? Gay but heterosexually married? Transgendered? Gender Queer? Intersexed? Asexual? Gay but don't fit with the LGBT community, or don't want to be boxed into a label? Or do you have a fluid sexual orientation or gender idenity that changes? Are you androgynous? Are you straight but generally attracted to the kinds of people listed above? If any of these strike a chord with you, then this may be the group you have been looking for! Welcome to the "Queer Middle-Grou …

HEALING WITH SPIRITUAL LIGHT and JOURNEY CIRCLE We meet the second Friday of the month. Our next scheduled gatherings are Friday, February 8, 2013, March 8, April 12, May 10 (The Dalai Lama is in town at 2 pm this day!)... 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm This is a free, open circle! *** We are now meeting on the second Friday of the month at the Friends Meeting House at 22nd and Onyx: 2274 Onyx Street. “On a monthly basis we will create a human web of light. This will not only bring light to places that need …

This group is for women and men who are interested in feminist issues. We will have meetings on various topics including: women's empowerment, equal rights, portrayal of women in the media, relationships, activism, medical/reproductive laws etc. Some of our meetings will be informal social gatherings, discussion groups, guest speakers and panel forums. We will also include some activism in the form of social posting and activist blogging.

We gather together in order to tune-in/attune to the rhythm & creative, transformational power of the unfolding season. How else to discover our place as active participants? By sharing our collective exploration of the seasons--the phenomena unfolding right in front of us-- we hope to develop deeper insights & experiential knowledge of astrology, ecology (all our relations), that Beast/Blessing that is agriCulture, & ultimately continue the quest--the question that leads to the heart of Human B …

Tired of the on-line dating scene...feel like you want to get more out of life by sharing more with others...want to grow Portland for Jesus and meet other singles with the same heart? MAKE A DIFFERENCE in your community while meeting singles who live a Jesus filled life. Experience others hearts while sharing His love with the less fortunate at the same time. Be a part of this emerging faith based singles ministry and events in the Portland area. We are looking for those to help grow this minis …