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 - April is for Herbs
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:30PM
Unlock the joy of fresh flavors right at your fingertips with our exciting workshop on growing herbs in small spaces! Whether you have a cozy kitchen window, a balcony, or a shaded corner of your home, this experience is designed for tentative urban gardeners and suburban herb enthusiasts alike.
Advanced Master Gardener, Giulia Gambale, will provide practical tips and techniques to cultivate a variety of herbs, even in low-light conditions. Discover the best pots, soil, and watering methods to ensure your herbs thrive, enhancing your culinary creations and home atmosphere. Join us to transform your space into a lush herb haven, and enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own fresh ingredients, no matter how limited your sunlight!
Giulia Gambale is UConn Extension Master Gardener Coordinator for New Haven County, working with over 100 Master Gardeners and Interns to facilitate support in community, education, and healthy and healing garden projects.
Board Meeting
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 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, April 28, 2026, 7:00PM
We’ll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/). (Buffet Prices:…
Humanist Explorations
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 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, May 4, 2026, 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…
Book Discussions
"Heretic" by Catherine Nixey
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2:30PM
Our book for April is Heretic: Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God – An Eye-Opening Account of Early Christian Divergence by journalist, historian, and classicist Catherine Nixey.
From Amazon: Contrary to the teachings of the church today, in the first several centuries of Christianity’s existence, there was no consensus as to who Jesus was or why he had mattered. Instead, there were many different Christs. One had a twin brother and traveled to India; another consorted with dragons. One particularly terrifying Christ scorned his parents and killed those who opposed him.
Heretic unearths the different versions of Christ who existed in the minds of early Christians, and the process of evolution – and elimination – by which Jesus became the singular figure we know today.
“Heretic has the mother lode of tales too hot for Christendom. Nixey has carefully wrung out a number of apocryphal texts for scandal.” – Harper’s Magazine
"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 2:30PM
Our book for May is The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz.
From Amazon:
In The Four…
"The Fourth Turning is Here" by Neil Howe
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:30PM
Our book for June is The Fourth Turning is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us About How and When this Crisis will End 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 and a UU Humanists local group.