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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 - the Water Crisis
Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:30PM
“Water whiplash”—the violent swing between floods and droughts—is testing our collective resilience. This triple‑feature looks at how climate science, history, and politics collide around the world’s most essential resource.
We travel from the American West to Mexico City to Iran, tracing sinking landscapes, strained aquifers, and the human choices that push them to the brink. Along the way, we meet communities adapting in surprising ways: rethinking agriculture, re-imagining infrastructure, and rediscovering ancient practices that once kept civilizations alive.
Across these stories runs a single thread: water reveals what we value and how we respond under pressure. These films invite us to look past the convenience of modern plumbing and confront the true cost—and true worth—of the resource we depend on most.
Join us for coffee and conversation at 6:30 PM. At 7:00 PM we’ll show three short videos and then open the floor for discussion.
Board Meeting
Sunday, May 24, 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, May 26, 2026, 7:00PM
We’ll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/). (Buffet Prices:…
Timely Topics - Humanoid Robots
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 4:00PM
AI-powered Robots that move like humans are here and they’re doing much more than you probably think. They no longer need to be …
Social Dinner
Monday, June 1, 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
"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 Agreements, a perennial bestseller published in dozens of languages worldwide, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
“In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” – Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior
"The Fourth Turning is Here" by Neil Howe
Saturday, June 27, 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…
"Stone Yard Devotional" by Charlotte Wood
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2:30PM
Our book for July is Stone Yard Devotional: A Novel by Charlotte Wood.
From Amazon:
Burnt out and in need of retreat, a…
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.