Please join us in Downtown Wash. D.C. for FREE networking each month on 3rd Sundays noon. At this community event, we can meet in person. Please introduce yourself to members of the Allies Team and let them know you are interested in volunteering for the Major Giving Support Group project. This on land and online project involves many aspects. We are looking for volunteers who are near the project site in Washington D.C. near George Washington University and less than two blocks from the Foggy B …

Amnesty International USA Washington, DC Chapter supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human rights violations and inform the public about what can be done to oppose these violations. We also advocate on behalf of prisoners of conscience and other victims …

Welcome to the largest and most active local community of Atheists, Agnostics, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists, Rationalists, and friends in the Washington DC Metro Area!  We host a variety of events each month in DC, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia as well as active mailing lists on current events, debate, and general discussion. We're deeply concerned about maintaining Constitutional separation of Church and State - but we're also interested in building a community.  With that in min …

Joseph Campbell is best known and recognized as an American mythologist, writer,  and lecturer for his work in comparative mythology and religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience.  His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss." Before his death in 1987, Campbell completed a series of interviews with journalist Bill Moyers that aired as a six part television documentary originally on PBS in 1988 titled “Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth. …

Meet other outdoors enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and spiritually inclined. Of course you don't have to be all three! Our main purpose is to enjoy nature, whether it is hiking, biking, camping, backpacking or bird-watching. We'll also try to do our part to protect the environment by joining clean-ups, trail maintenance, etc., Being with nature is also great for the spirit, but when we are not outdoors we'll do meditation, book-reading, etc., We'll do our own events or join the ac …

"The Law of Attraction" has been part of the mainstream discussion for many years now. It is the topic of books, movies, television, the Internet. Is it another fad, just another hot topic? No. The Universal Law of Attraction is just that ~ a Universal law, true yesterday, true today, true tomorrow. And it is an invaluable and transformative tool for Self-awareness, Self-realization and Self-actualization. This Meetup group is a community of deliberate, committed Seekers who desire deep, persona …

This group is for those interested in international relations, human rights and conflict resolution. The plan is to conduct meetings and discussions about current topics and to introduce new people to the work of Conflict Solutions International (CSI). Who says Washington is not a place for adventure? Come for a social discussion and maybe leave with a secret mission! CSI is a small, all-volunteer NGO. Central to its mission is not only a role of fact-finder but also of spokesperson for those pe …

eet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism ========================================== ____________ http://www.wash.org/ _______________ ========================================== The Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) was incorporated in 1989 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization in Maryland. Our purpose is to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking, to provide a forum for humanists and others to ex …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …

Rays of Healing is a Metaphysical Church The purpose of this Meet-Up group is to reach out to the community to inivte you to come visit us. The Rays of Healing Church was started in the early 2000's and is dedicated to providing healing energy to as many beings as possible as our service to spirit and humanity. Our ministry is to provide: * Healing energy to our members and all others * Healing energy to those who would not routinely seek healing energy or who can not afford to see a practition …

Based on the Myers-Briggs temperament indicator, this group is designed to bring together INFJ, INFP, INTJ and INTP types.  Introverted, however, does not automatically mean excessively shy or sensitive!  It means we are not "happy hour" types, but prefer small group settings with discussions that go beyond "small talk". Not sure what your Myers-Briggs type is?  Take the test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp And if you are one of the above types, here's our message to you: Yes, w …

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 …

Come join a group of people interested in sexuality - discussing it in a genuine, fun, and relaxed environment!  We study aspects of human sexuality - historical, spiritual, relational, and more.   We are about promoting open and honest dialogue about this aspect of our lives, and meeting interesting people in the process. :)

An exclusive club for those Professionals working at International organizations, including non-profit, charities, think tanks, embassies, diplomatic community, etc. Singles that want to mingle, share ideas, thoughts, cultural experiences and get together. We want to live life to the fullest and be enlightened by those we meet along the way! Globally oriented and Euro-centric mentalities are equally welcome! We want to hear different views and share fabulous stories, and learn something from eac …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

Make yourself at home - welcome to the HOTCOE Meetup! HOTCOE stands for Hands-On Training & Career Opportunities for Everyone. We are the best at providing the general public with (a) hands-on experience, (b) access to just-in-time education, and/or (c) robust job marketing services. Our group is an outreach of, Career Network Ministry, the largest job seeker service provider in the Washington, DC metro area Virginia Institute of Technology's Office of Business Development, committed to bridgin …

Arroo! This group is for DMV-area basset and beagle owners (or any mix of these breeds) who want to arrange some playtime for their dogs. There will be posts for dog park days and other pet-friendly events. We will also periodically post events that support local pet rescues and humane societies. Follow us at on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bassetmeetup!

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Un …

We meet weekly on Mondays to explore the meaning of, and need for, liberty, equality, freedom, and justice for all in matters of religion, government, commerce, and society. The basic premise of our explorations is that the experiences and pleasures of the erotic are the proper foundation of human motivation and accomplishment of personal growth and vital maturity. Stated simply, Sex is sacred, always has been, always will be, because it is the time of our most intimate personal communion with L …

The American and European governments talk all the time about international issues. But regular Americans and Europeans don't meet often enough to discuss the big challenges we are facing, whether it's the Euro crisis, Afghanistan, or why we have a hard time finding interesting jobs in each others' countries. The US-Italy Global Affairs Forum promotes informal but meaningful exchanges of views on issues facing Americans and Italians, but also Americans and Europeans more generally. And most of t …

We're in Washington, D.C., we love Wikipedia and Wikimedia, and our vision is to empower individuals around the world through free access to the sum of human knowledge! We get together for various reasons, like taking some amazing pictures for Wikimedia Commons, expanding articles on Wikipedia so that people can learn from them, or discussing various issues related to Internet, culture, art, museums, libraries, history, or whatever we'd like to discuss. And we're done, we make sure the whole wor …

Woodhull has been hard at work to combat the prohibition of pleasure, the rollbacks on hard-won freedoms and protections and to advance an agenda that recognizes the wonderful diversity of sex, sexuality and our rights to make informed, consensual choices in our lives. As a leader in advocacy and activism for sexual freedom, rights and liberty, Woodhull is uniquely positioned to bring together allies and partners in these efforts.

This group is to provide atheists in DC with an opportunity to get to know each other. We don't necessarily have to talk about our deep philosophical thoughts on life (although we can if we want). It is simply a chill way to meet folks with a similar interest and have some organized fun in DC.

This is a group for anyone interested in background checks, employment screening, vetting, tenant checks, etc. All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other Screening enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring human resources stories with everybody.

Young Professionals Amnesty International (YPAI) engages and supports Amnesty activists from diverse backgrounds entering the workplace. YPAI provides Amnesty and other human rights activists a space to network, organize, and contribute to the struggle for human rights in the U.S. and abroad. YPAI is structured around a monthly event that combines social and action-oriented activities focused on addressing human rights issues like Human Rights Happy Hours, Trivia Nights, Speed Networking events, …

The ‘Art of Change’ – micro-mini sessions are derived from a thirteen week evening course offered by Quintessence Institute. On the 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 1pm to 3pm we come together to learn the science behind interpersonal change and to highlight the most significant aspects of what it takes to become a completely new and different self or personality. We believe that self-actualization is the realization of our inherent human nature, which is to be spiritual. Therefore, we culti …

The Humanities Council of Washington, DC (HCWDC) is a non-profit organization that provides grant support for community projects that enrich the lives of DC residents through the humanities disciplines. Additionally, HCWDC produces humanities programs, such as Soul of the City andLive to Read, with support from area non-profits, the NEH, and the DC government. The organization was founded in1980 as a private affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and is one of 56 similar i …

This group is for those interested in the DC community and beyond who desire to meet other likeminded people, building companies, brewing with ideas of all kind and looking to collaborate. This group is not for the shy. Come one, come all. Let's make this an awesome Meetup. Spread the word.