Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
Humanism and Its Aspirations
Upcoming Events
Northern Social Dinner
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 7:00PM
We’ll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/). (Buffet Prices: $17.99/adult, $17.00/senior). Come join us for some friendly and interesting conversation!
Board Meeting
Sunday, February 23, 2025, 7:00PM
All members of the Humanist Association of Connecticut are welcome to attend. If you have something to bring to the board or wish …
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Humanist Explorations
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:30PM
This is our monthly Humanist Explorations meeting. We meet at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden for a presentation followed by a…
Social Dinner
Monday, March 3, 2025, 7:00PM
Join us for our monthly Social Dinner, and discuss a wide range of topics with like-minded people. (We’re holding these…
Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 17, 2025, 6:30PM
This is our monthly meeting, held on the third Monday of the month at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden.
We usually meet for coffee …
Book Discussions
"We of Little Faith" by Kate Cohen
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for March is We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (and Maybe You Should Too) by journalist Kate Cohen.
Note: This discussion will take place the 2nd (rather than 3rd) Saturday of the month and Ms. Cohen will join us via Zoom.
From Amazon: Even though a growing number of Americans don’t believe in god, many remain reluctant to say so out loud. Kate Cohen argues that not only is it rewarding for those of little faith to announce themselves, it’s crucial to our country’s future.
As she details [in the book] the challenges and joys of fully embracing atheism – especially as a parent – Washington Post contributing columnist Kate Cohen does not dismiss religion as dangerous or silly. Instead, she investigates religion’s appeal in order to explain the ways we can thrive without it.
“[We of Little Faith is] an inspiring book that will – hopefully – push us toward a larger cultural conversation in which ‘atheism’ isn’t seen as a dirty word.” – The Humanist
"Blood Rites" by Barbara Ehrenreich
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for April is Blood Rites by author and journalist Barbara Ehrenreich.
Note: This discussion will take place the 2nd…
"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for May is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by…
You can download the New Haven Free Public Library’s flyer for the 2024 book discussions at the Wilson Branch.
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Titles selected for our book discussions can be found in most local libraries or ordered from bookstores such as Barnes and Noble.
HAC is a chapter of the American Humanist Association, a member of the Connecticut Coalition of Reason, and a UU Humanists local group.