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THE VOICE OF HUMANIST CANADA
YOUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Turning of the Seasons: Rituals and Reflections | Fall Edition 🍂
Celebrate the natural rhythms of the year with us in this four-part series led by Humanist celebrant Megan Sheldon, co-founder of Be Ceremonial. Our special Fall Edition invites you to welcome the new season through reflection, poetry, music, and shared rituals.
Each gathering honors the beauty of change, connecting us to ourselves and one another. Whether it's the return of spring, the warmth of summer, the harvest of autumn, or the tranquility of winter, these meaningful, secular events provide an inclusive space to acknowledge and celebrate the passage of time. Join us in this enriching experience!
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, October 5 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET 📍 Location: Online (Zoom) 💡 Cost: Free for Humanist Canada members
What to Expect:
Guided reflection on the transition into spring
Poetry, music, and storytelling from community members
Simple, interactive rituals to mark the season
Open mic sharing for your own reflections and creative offerings
Not a member yet? Join today to gain access to all four seasonal gatherings and the full benefits of Humanist Canada membership!
📚 Club de lecture franco
📆 Prochaine lecture 22 septembre: Les quatre accords toltèques (Don Miguel Ruiz)
Dans ce livre, Don Miguel Ruiz explore les croyanceslimitantes qui nous empêchent de vivrepleinement. Il révèle comment se défaire du conditionnement collectif basé sur la peur, afin de retrouver notre essence d'amour inconditionnel.
Cet événement s'adresse aux membres d'Humaniste Canada seulement.
Webinar: Veganism, Animal Activism, and Duck Hunting
Centre for Inquiry Canada invites you to a free webinar featuring Geoff Russell, who will discuss the intersections of animals, food, energy, and climate through the lens of mathematics and rational thinking.
With a background in mathematics and software development, Geoff has spent the last decade writing non-fiction to promote positivechange. A long-time vegan and member of the Animal Justice Party, he critiques environmentally harmful diets and has reevaluated his stance on nuclear power in light of climate concerns.
📆 Next Reading on October 7: Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species (by Will Gervais)
In "Disbelief," Will M. Gervais explores the intricate relationship between religiousbelief and atheism within humannature. In this refreshing and revelatory book, Gervais argues that religion is not an evolutionarypuzzle so much as two evolutionary puzzles that can only be solved together.
This event is open to Humanist Canada members only. For more information, contact bookclub@humanistcanada.ca.
Welcome to Humanist Canada! We invite all new members to join our monthly New Member Orientation on Zoom—a great opportunity to connect with fellow Humanists, learn more about our work, and explore ways to get involved.
📅 When: Last Wednesday of every month ⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET 📍 Where: Online via Zoom
If you’ve joined in the past year, we’d love to see you there!
Your membership, volunteer efforts, and financial support help us advance reason, compassion, and secular values across Canada. Every contribution strengthens our work in advocacy, education, and community building.
Be part of a growing community that champions reason, compassion, and secular values in Canada. As a member of Humanist Canada, you’ll gain access to exclusive events, resources, and advocacy efforts that promote humanist values nationwide.
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