HumanLight

      HumanLight illuminates Humanism's positive secular vision in late December.
In Western societies, late December is a season of good cheer and a time for gatherings of friends and families. During the winter holiday season, where the word "holiday" has taken on a more secular meaning, many events are observed. This tradition of celebrations, however, is grounded in supernatural religious beliefs that many people in modern society cannot accept. HumanLight presents an alternative reason to celebrate: a Humanist's vision of a good future. It is a future in which all people can identify with each other, behave with the highest moral standards, and work together toward a happy, just and peaceful world.

HumanLight celebrations for 2008 of which we have been made aware are shown below.  If your organization is celebrating HumanLight and would like to be added to the list, please visit our contact page.

NPR's Morning Edition: HumanLight: December's Secular Holiday
12/23/08

Listen to Gary Brill interviewed on the Alan Colmes radio show

Article in the Wall Street Journal

NPR Journalist Brad Linder's Blog about HumanLight

 HumanLight Candy!

 

Send a HumanLight ECard

 

Printable HumanLight Flyer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Morristown, New Jersey

Horsham, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

  • Sunday, December 21, 2008

  • 12:30 - 4:00 PM
  • Sponsored by PhillyCoR and hosted by the Humanist Association of Greater Philadelphia
  • Emcee: Martha Knox, Humanist Celebrant
  • Keynote Speaker:  Tony Hileman, Senior Leader at the New York Ethical Society
  • Entertainment:  Musician George Hrab and Storyteller Bill Wood
  • Lunch, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages included in ticket price; there will be a cash bar
  • Register here
  • Location: Williamson Restaurant, 500 Blair Mill Road, Horsham, PA
  • (map and directions)

Lincoln, Nebraska

  • Saturday, December 13, 2008

  • Starts at 8:00PM
  • Sponsored by Lincoln Secular Humanists
  • Potluck party with games and fun events!
  • Location: Private home. For more information, contact brian (at) lincolnsecularhumanists (dot) org

Denver and Aurora, Colorado

  • Saturday, December 20, 2008

  • Starts at 4:00PM
  • Sponsored by the Humanists of Colorado (HOC)
  • Emcee: HOC president Tim Bailey
  • Potluck feast, book exchange, and reading of quotes
  • Location: TBA
  • For more information, contact tcsgrv (at) mindspring (dot) com or humanistsofcolorado (at) mindspring (dot) com.
  • Webiste: http://www. humanistsofcolorado.com or http://humanism.meetup.com/ 160/

Omaha, Nebraska

  • Saturday, December 20, 2008

  • Starts at 7:00PM
  • Sponsored by R.E.A.S.O.N.
  • Potluck - eat and chat
  • Location: 310 So. 50th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska
  • Contact: Jim B at (402) 556-8312 or Laurey Steinke at (402) 553-6979

Los Angeles, California

  • Sunday, December 28, 2008

  • 11AM-3PM
  • Sponsored by Atheists United
  • Party! Music! Food! Games!
  • Best mythological costume wins a prize!
  • Location: CFI, 4773 HOllywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
  • Contact: president@atheistsunited.org

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sacramento, California

  • Sunday, December 21, 2008
  • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sponsored by Humanist Association of the Greater Sacramento Area and Atheists and Other Freethinkers
  • Potluck
  • Location: Southside Park Cohousing's Community Room, southwest corner of T Street and 5th Avenue, Sacramento. The Common House is within the complex. If you enter the complex from T Street, you'll see the Common House, within the courtyard, almost straight in front of you. As it's the only non-residential building, it's unmistakable. If you enter from 5th Street, you'll see the Common House on the left side of the courtyard.
  • Free admission. Bring a dish to share or come empty-handed and share your time.

Scottsdale, Arizona

  • Sunday, December 21, 2008
  • Starts at 9:00 am
  • Sponsored by the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix
  • Annual Auction and Solstice/HumanLight party!
  • Location: Hometown Buffet
    1312 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Our annual solstice party and fund raising auction is always a great event.
    We will also celebrate the Humanist Holiday HumanLight.
    We'll inaugurate our new board members and give out the
    Helen Goldsmith Awards to our most deserving members!

Middletown, NJ

  • Saturday, December 20, 2008
  • Starts at 6:00 pm
  • Sponsored by the Red Bank Humanists
  • Potluck dinner, BYOB
  • Space is limited to 40 people (RBH Members and their guests) RSVPs are required. Deadline is Monday, December 15. Email or call Steelman president@redbankhumanists.org / 732-939-6507 – Specific questions about food or kitchen, please call Carol: 732-671-8327
  • Entertainment (pianist) Cover Charge: $10 (will be collected at the door)
  • Topic: “The Human Tree of Knowledge”

Washington, D.C.

  • Tuesday, December 23, 2008
  • 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  • Sponsored by the Washington Area Secular Humanists
  • Host: Jenny Kalmanson
  • Location: Jenny Kalmanson's home (please RSVP for address/directions)
  • Food: Guests bring sides and desserts to share; main dishes provided by host
  • Format: Low-key social gathering with good food and great conversation
  • RSVP for directions and dietary preferences to: jenny_kalmanson@yahoo.com

Chester, England

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2008
  • Sponsored by the Chester Humanists
  • Location: Quaker Meeting House, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3LF
  • Bring and share food.
  • Contact: Richard at 01244 383 488

Jacksonville, Florida

  • Monday, December 15, 2008
  • Fifth Annual HumanLight Celebration
  • Sponsored by the First Coast Freethought Society, Inc.
  • Gather at 6:00 p.m. for social hour, dine at 7:00 p.m., ceremonies at 8:00.
  • Party!  Installation of 2009 officers, 2008 awards and recognitions.
  • Covered Dish Dinner to be held downstairs in the Social Hall of the Unitarian Church, Arlington Expressway.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Sunday, December 21, 2008
  • Location: the home of Randy and Dawn Bradley, 6705 E. 54th St., Tulsa, OK
  • This event is sponsored by the Humanist Association of Tulsa
  • Starting time is 6:00 pm
  • A meal will be provided by the Bradleys
  • Entertainment will be provided by The Secular Singers. We will also read a humorous play, readers' theater style. 
  • Contact: Dan Nerren 918-798-3629



 


 



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