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How Do We Go On?

How Do We Go On?

BY DAVID MERCER • 13 NOVEMBER 2020 - Originally published on TheHumanist.com Editor’s Note: David Mercer, a celebrant endorsed by the American Humanist Association, recently performed a backyard humanist funeral. Because such gatherings are...

The importance of humanist ceremonies

The importance of humanist ceremonies

An article by Humanists International: An important alternative to religious ceremonies A moment taken from a humanist wedding (via Humanists UK) Humanists are first and foremost human beings. And like everyone else they might wish to celebrate some of the most...

Teleconference: Serving Humanist Communities

Teleconference: Serving Humanist Communities

Come discuss how humanist professionals (celebrants, chaplains, invocators, lay leaders) and groups (AHA chapters and affiliates) can work together to support and grow humanism locally. We'll hear from group organizers who also perform ceremonies and invocations, and...

Finding Opportunity in Crisis

Finding Opportunity in Crisis

A blog post from the website of Kathy Diedrich, President of The Humanist Society Finding opportunity in crisis is a characteristic of resilient people. Our resilience is being tested daily as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in relation to...

Teleconference: Best Practices During COVID-19

Teleconference: Best Practices During COVID-19

Walking down the aisle: close to guests, not able to distance Options for where to stand when officiating Driving to a long-distance wedding. Where to use a bathroom? Not wanting to be indoors. Couples who say ‘no masks’ People who approach you after the ceremony...

Teleconference: Facing COVID-19 Challenges

Teleconference: Facing COVID-19 Challenges

Tuesday, April 14th at 8pm ETHow to Join: All Humanist Society Teleconferences are conducted via the Zoom meeting platform. Presentations will make use of visual elements like PowerPoints and screen sharing, so joining via computer, smartphone, or tablet is...

Teleconference: Humanist Invocations

Teleconference: Humanist Invocations

About the Presentation: Since the 2014 Supreme Court decision affirming that sectarian, religious invocations at local legislative meetings are permitted, the Central Florida Freethought Community (CFFC) has facilitated 86 Humanist invocations, including one in the...