The Humanism Discussion Group is a gathering for both those who identify as humanists and those who are interested in learning about this philosophy. We gather to explore humanism and how it relates to the various aspects of our lives in today’s world while encouraging self-exploration and establishing a relationship with the group.
Subjects for group discussion are chosen by members, and optional readings on the subjects are made available prior to the discussion.
The November meeting will conclude the 10-session UU Humanism Discussion Series with
Session 10 – The Future of UU Humanism.
Purpose & Framing
This session invites participants to reflect on where UU Humanism has been and where it is going, through three lenses: continuity (what must be carried forward), change (what must be allowed to evolve), and stewardship (what we owe to the tradition and to those who will inherit it). The animating question is:
A tradition that rejects fixed creeds cannot be preserved by repeating its old words. What, then, would it mean to be faithful to UU Humanism—and who is responsible for handing it on?
This is a reflective and practical conversation. It draws on the history of Humanism within Unitarian Universalism, on current data about religion in America and about the Association itself, and on participants’ own experience of what has kept them in—or drawn them toward—a humanist spiritual community. No prior study is required. Honest, generous disagreement is expected, including about whether the premise of the question is right.
Here is the complete guide to the Session: The Future of UU Humanism.
Meeting in person at UUCM on 2nd Wednesdays at 10:45am.
If you’re not able to attend the meeting in person and would like to participate via Zoom, request the link using the email listed below.
**This group meets in the Conference Room (#129)**
For questions, please contact Humanism@uugrassvalley.org.