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Volunteer Opportunities
We are committed to bringing engaging and productive volunteer opportunities to our members. Please see your member portal for role descriptions and the application process. If there is something you would like to do but don't see it on the list please reach out to the Executive Director.
Committee Highlight
Our Membership Committee is actively seeking volunteers to help welcome new and engage all members. Please follow the link to learn more about this opportunity and apply. Committee Chair Bryan Causarano-Bolton will reach out directly.
“One of the things I enjoy most about making calls to new members, is the chance to connect with another like-minded individual whose story is similar to mine…I was looking for a label to explain who I am. Humanism is that label”
Committee member Steve Ghikadis
We are proud members of Humanists International. We invite our members to visit their website to learn more about humanism in action around the world, current campaigns, and find opportunities to engage.
THIS SUNDAY - HIV IN 2024 - WHAT IS THE STATE OF THE EPIDEMIC TODAY? It has been forty years since the discovery of HHIV — the virus responsible for AIDS. With effective testing and treatment now available, HIV has faded from the public consciousness, but it remains a serious and complex issue. What is required to meet the global goal of ending HIV as a public health threat by 2030? And what does the HIV epidemic and response teach us about how to respond to other health emergencies, including pandemics?
Alison Symington is a legally trained advocate, writer, strategist, and project manager who will lead this discussion on HIV. Alison's presentation will be hosted by member Jarrod Clegg.
Humanists building and maintaining relationships with the Indigenous community is essential to creating noticeable impacts in our shared community. In this spirit, Humanist Canada members have been invited to Crow Shield Lodgeon May 4th from 10 am to 1 pm. This in-person event has been organized by member Angie Hallman.
To be held at 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener, Ontario (Ken Seiling Museum - gate 3).
$125 per person - a light lunch will be provided. There is a twenty-guest maximum.
RSVP to Angie at ahallmanrmt@gmail.com by March 15th. She will direct you to payment.
Stratford
Local members gathered for a dinner at the Stratford Chef School on February 13th. Pictured are Mary Catalfo, Bettianne Hedges, Theresa Albert, Mary and Richard Beaty.
We strive to ensure that our platforms remain safe spaces for our members. To do this we are introducing the following code of conduct:
Anything personal shared will be kept confidential.
Only one person will speak at a time.
All members not speaking will demonstrate active listening.
All members will seek to ensure everyone is given an equal opportunity to speak.
All members will be made to feel welcome and will be respected.
Please also note that the Zoom link to each community platform can now be found in your member portal - centre screen.
MEMBERS CONNECT
Are you looking for a good conversation? All of our members are welcome to join us at our weekly Members Connect Zoom discussion group - open format. We meet every Wednesday at 6:00 PM EST.
CHAPTERS
WINDSOR For event details and more information please contact. A food bank/collection is being planned for February and March. WindsorChapter@HumanistCanada.ca
If you would like to begin a chapter or host a local members gathering in your region - and we can help you do just that - please reach out.
BOOK CLUB
The members of our popular book club have made their book choices for the next several months, please see below. Anyone is welcome to join. Read the book and join via your portal at 7:00 PM EST on any of the dates below.
March 5th, Hollow Bamboo by William Ping
April 2nd, The Clockwork Universe by Edward Dolnick
May 7th, The Love of Singular Men by Victor Heringer
June 4th, Bush Runner, The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson by Mark Bourrie
ARTalk
One of the fundamentals of humanism is the value of artistic creativity and we recognize the transforming power of art. Humanism affirms the importance of literature, music, and the visual and performing arts for personal development and fulfillment.
Join us for art appreciation discussions, sharing of related book titles, digital resources, exhibition reviews, member travel highlights, and even planning for the possibility of future group gallery trips.
Join us on March 28 at 7:00 PM as our subject facilitator Marty Shoemaker helps us explore the art of film. Register early to receive your resource list to prepare for the conversation.Register Here.
A little Sunday reading...
'Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe'
Excerpt from Non-Religion in a Complex Future newsletter
In this major new report, Pew Research Center, a partner of the NCF, explores how atheists, agnostics and those who describe their religion as "nothing in particular" see religion, morality, science and more.
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