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
Monthly Meeting & Timely Topics - Venezuela and the curse of its oil
Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00PM
Venezuela has recently been in the news. From U.S. destruction of Venezuelan boats, to destroyers and a carrier strike group being moved to waters near Venezuela, to the awarding of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democratic rights for the Venezuelan people, Venezuela has lately been a focus of world attention.
We’ll start with a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm, followed at 7:00 pm by video about Venezuela. With its vast buried oil you would expect the Venezuelan population to be wealthy and prosperous. Instead, its people are plagued by widespread poverty and oil pollution. After the video, Manny Ratafia will moderate a discussion. Please bring a dish to share. Coffee and tea will be provided. If you plan on bringing a baked dessert such as cake, pie or cookies, please do, but also please e-mail Manny Ratafia at manny@ratafias.com to let him know what you will be bringing. (In past similar events, there were too many baked goods.)
Board Meeting
Sunday, November 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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Northern Social Dinner
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00PM
We’ll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/). (Buffet Prices:…
Social Dinner
Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:00PM
Join us at Thai Stories for our monthly Social Dinner, and discuss a wide range of topics with like-minded people. (We’re…
Humanist Explorations
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:30PM
This is our monthly Humanist Explorations meeting. We meet at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden for a presentation followed by a…
Book Discussions
"Under Tiberius" by Nick Tosches
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for November is Under Tiberius by the late journalist and biographer Nick Tosches.
From Amazon: [A] thrilling story of crime and deceit involving the man who came to be called Jesus Christ. Deep in the recesses of the Vatican, Nick Tosches unearths a first-century memoir by Gaius Fulvius Falconius, foremost speechwriter for Emperor Tiberius. The codex is profound, proof of the existence of a Messiah who was anything but the one we’ve known – a shabby and licentious thief.
After encountering him in the streets of Judea, Gaius becomes spin doctor to Jesus, and the pair schemes to accrue untold riches by convincing the masses that Jesus is the Son of God. As their marriage of truth and lies is consummated, friendship and wary respect develop between these two grifters. Outrageous and disturbing, Under Tiberius is as black as the ravishing night, shot through with fierce and brilliant light.
“Those of you who take your religion seriously, beware. All others read on for a novel that is extremely clever, historically sound and, in its strange way, fun.” – The Globe and Mail
"A Libertarian Walks into a Bear" by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for December is A Libertarian Walks into a Bear: The Utopian Plot to Liberate an American Town (And Some Bears) 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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HAC is a chapter of the American Humanist Association and a UU Humanists local group.