Non-believer? You're not alone. You can meet with other humanists, agnostics, freethinkers and atheists who accept a universe without the supernatural and who therefore wish to work towards improving our lives and those of others not based on afterlife rewards or punishments. This meet-up is for individuals, couples, and families who wish to support each other and socialize with others holding a similar worldview. DONATIONS accepted and encouraged: See "Pages" CHILDREN Programs: see "Pages" MORE …

This is a meetup for parents who are raising their children without religion, who love reason as well as art, and who are looking for a community where they can find fun, support, and great company for themselves and their children. Together, we join forces to develop and support secular humanistic values in our families. We get the benefits of church without the dogma. Our volunteers have developed: Secular Sunday School - A class on ethics, science, and humanities for kids ages 4-10 every two …

THE MISSION OF THE HUMANISTS OF GREATER PORTLAND is to create a thriving local community that promotes and acts upon the ideals of Humanism. "Humanism" is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities. It is not theisti …

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 …

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human habitats, in harmony with the larger ecosystems of which they are a part. Anyone can use it: starting where they are, with what they have. This group is a great place to learn about regenerative design, urban agriculture, animal husbandry, edible fungi, bioremediation, aquaculture, rainwater harvesting, local food systems, alternative economics, community living, soil-building, and much much more...

This Meetup is about becoming a responsible dog owner and becoming the leader. We will work on teaching basic obedience, socializing, dealing with reactive dogs, fearful dogs, dominant dogs and other behavioral issues. This Meetup is open to any dog, no matter what breed, size or age. This is NOT a play group or off leash group. *SAFETY* will be the FIRST priority. All dogs MUST be on a leash at all times. You must maintain a seven food distance between all dogs at all times. If you ha …

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

The "Environment" isn't just some remote wilderness. In addition to our surroundings, it is the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. And by 'we' I mean all creatures. All living beings deserve to live and thrive in their chosen environment, be it a natural or urban landscape and community. An end to all forms of oppression that stifle both non-human and human animals is required to achieve this. This group endeavors to bring together like-minded individuals to these 'activist' ca …

Welcome to the human sexuality discussion group! This is a serious academic look at human sexuality yet the atmosphere is fun, learning oriented, and laid back - we can even make jokes as long as they are contextual, silly and not mean spirited! We will talk about current, present and future sexuality research, ethical and philosophical issues in sexuality, sexism, homophobia, discrimination, censorship, pornography and its effects, the effects of the sex industry, the history of sex, sex counse …

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 …

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 atheists and agnostics that think the natural world is all there is.  (This worldview is known as "Philosophical Naturalism" or "Metaphysical Naturalism.")  Given this outlook, how should we view life? What is the meaning of life? Where did we come from, and where are we going? How should we live the good life?  What is morality? What about love and other emotions?  We investigate to find naturalistic answers to these traditional human questions. Our group has two primary goals: 1. Develo …

Homo Neophilus meme trading for the intellectually curious… “We want to recruit you because you’re so gullible.  That is, gullible in the right way.  You’re skeptical about conventional wisdom, but attracted to unorthodox ideas…All humans are irrational, but there are two different kinds of irrationality-- those who love old ideas and hate and fear new ones, and those who despise old ideas and joyfully embrace new ones…They are all in one piece, so to speak…They are fully aware…And conscious w …

The purpose and intention of this group is to form a community of people who are interested in the spiritual teachings and practices of the people of Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the British Isles prior to the Romans and the spread of Christianity.  I offer gatherings that are centered around a study of the runes.  We have drum circles where we drum to remember our ancestors.  We gather to do ritual and honor the changing of the seasons and the turning of the wheel. Rune Study:  The runes ar …

City Repair is an organized group action that educates and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live. City Repair facilitates artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world. The many projects of City Repair have been accomplished by a mostly volunteer staff and thousands of volunteer citizen activists.

This group is for PSU's Professional Development Center's meetings, events and activities such as the Digital Marketing Strategies quarterly breakfasts, HR's breakfasts and other program events and open houses

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Ha-Shoshanah Study Group is a new group in Portland, set up to investigate a variety of esoteric subjects which are relevant to, but not necessarily exclusive to, the study and practice of Thelema. Topics may include yoga, tarot, Qabalah, and magick. This group is open to both beginning and more experienced participants interested in exploring various pathways by which an individual may evolve toward a greater humanity. The format is interactive a …

~ 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 …

Portland Skeptics in the Pub is a casual social event for people who share an interest in science, skepticism, reason and critical thinking. We meet the last Sunday of every month at 5pm, now at the Roadside Attraction in SE Portland. Feel free to join us for conversation, drinks, and food in a friendly atmosphere.

Welcome to the Speak Love Meetup Group. You will not be well-served by this group if you "show up cold", that is, with no knowledge of or experience with Compassionate Communication. You will be welcomed AND you will probably find the material and exercises raise more questions than answers for you. You will be best served by this group if you have done at least one of the following: read Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. listened to the audio version …

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc., is an educational group working for the separation of state and church. Its purposes, as stated in its bylaws, are to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church, and to educate the public on matters relating to nontheism. Incorporated in 1978 in Wisconsin, the Foundation is a national membership association of freethinkers: atheists, agnostics and skeptics of any pedigree. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organiz …

I'm looking to meet up with people in my neighborhood ( I live near SE 62nd and Woodstock) who like to jog with their dogs. I am flexible with what time and the frequency we go on the runs and flexible with distance (I usually do 3-4 miles every other day or so) I have a dog who is over excited and overstimulated by other dogs while walking or jogging. I'm hoping to create a meet up that will allow us to work on this with other dog human pairs by running together in a pack. I'd love to be joined …

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 …

CircleSinging can be described lots of ways: vocal improvisation, vocal "jamming", add-a-part/change-a-part, vocal orchestra, "voicestra", a "drum circle" for singers, or just plain "make it up" singing. It's done all over the world in countless different ways and it dates back to the earliest forms of human singing. It is a "mistake-free" zone, for all levels of singers. The circlesong leader creates parts on the spot, and leads groups in fun, poly-rhythmic, resonant, and harmonic wordless song …

This is a group for those of us who LOVE to play games and want to meet like minded people. If you enjoy playing board games that involve a lot of strategic thinking, European games that your friends have never heard of, or ridiculously funny card games then you should take a look at the small sample of games listed below. If you love, like, or are curious to play any of these games then this might be a group worth checking out. • Agricola • Power Grid • Battlestar Galactica • Ticket to Ride …

Welcome!  We are a community learning about health and fitness from an evolutionary perspective. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors were healthy, strong, and lean, living free of many of the degenerative diseases, physical ailments and mental disorders modern humans experience. Anthropological findings provide insight about ancestral ways of life that we can incorporate in to our contemporary culture, such as real food; optimal sleep; sun exposure; slow, strengthening and sprinting movements; play; s …

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 …