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Finding Light in Aurora

Tue, 07/24/2012 - 11:16

The tragic shootings in Aurora, Colorado have left people groping for answers and looking for a response. Unfortunately, some responses to the Aurora shootings have brought scapegoating prejudices against nonbelievers onto the national scene. Louie Gohmert, a Representative from Texas, blamed the shootings on “ongoing attacks on Judeo-Christian beliefs” and suggested that the shootings were “‘a terrorist act’ that could have been avoided if the country place a higher value on God.” » Read more

What do we need to move forward as a community?

Fri, 07/20/2012 - 15:28

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Connecting More Humanists

Wed, 07/11/2012 - 09:34

The past few weeks have brought a lot of exciting new connections among Humanists and other secular people. People are discovering that we have a Humanist Community, and we’re finding more people who want to live wisely beyond belief. Still, there are lots more Humanists to find.

For example, during Comfest, many people stopped at the Humanist Community booth. Some were surprised to find that we have a group for Humanists, and over 100 people signed up to be on our email list of activities. » Read more

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Family Game Night Cancelled For July

Tue, 07/10/2012 - 15:20

Due to a scheduling conflict, Family Game Night has been cancelled for July 13. Family Game Night will continue as regularly scheduled in August. Thank you.

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HCCO Annual Summer Picnic 2012

Fri, 07/06/2012 - 20:20

Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012 Time: 5pm-9pm

Location: Shagbark Shelter inside Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (see map below). » Read more

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The Last Saturday Supper has been cancelled

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 12:53

Due to the power outages in Central Ohio, The Last Saturday Supper has been cancelled for this month. Thanks.

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Recovering from Religion Cancelled due to power outage.

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 11:07

Recovering from Religion has been cancelled due to a power outage. Please pay attention to our website and social media for further information about rescheduling.

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Nuns and "Nones" Make a Difference

Tue, 06/26/2012 - 09:34

This week the “Nuns on the Bus” visited Columbus calling for changes to the federal budget. This small group of older women who do charity work was largely unknown until recently. After wondering how they could make a difference, the nuns reached out with compassion to build community on a national level. Many of us who check “none” for religion have hopes for making life better here and now. » Read more

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Reflecting on Pride Parade 2012

Thu, 06/21/2012 - 14:30

By Darrell Montavon

Pride 2012 » Read more

Weekly Update: Pride, Sunday Brunch and Crafting Secularly

Thu, 06/14/2012 - 22:57

Announcements
For the month of July, Heathen Chicks and Family Game Night will be moved to the second week of the month. This means Heathen Chicks will be on Wednesday, July 11^th and Family Game Night will be on Friday July 13^th.

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Events

Today

HCCO Board Meeting
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End time: 08:30pm
- Where: 1550 Old Henderson Road S150 Columbus, Ohio
- The HCCO board of trustees meets regularly. Members are welcome to attend.

Tomorrow

Crafting Secularly
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 09:30pm
- Where: Panera- Westerville 555 South State Street Westerville, OH 43081, Columbus, OH
- Get together with fellow freethinkers for knitting, conversation, and tasty food or coffee. Crocheters, cross-stichers, needlepointers, and others with portable crafty hobbies are welcome to join us!

Saturday, May 25th

Recovering from Religion: Gather & Chat
- Start time: 10:00am
- End time: 12:00pm
- Where: Tremont Branch of Upper Arlington Public Library 2800 Tremont Rd, Columbus, OH
- Please join us for our monthly Gather & Chat... Let's discuss life and living beyond religious belief.
  
  We'll make coffee and small snacks available. (donations will be accepted for coffee and snacks)
  
  We'll have an ice breaker topic for conversation and then open discussion. It's my view that every person in the group has something of value to offer and we hope to see you there...
  
  We are going with an earlier time slot 10am- 12pm but feel this gives opportunity for people to continue the conversation over lunch or coffee afterword if they choose to do so. We are meeting at Upper Arlington Library on Tremont in meeting room B - Please join us.
  
  ~ Looking forward to it.
The Last (Saturday of the Month) Supper
- Start time: 05:00pm
- End time: 07:00pm
- Where: MCL Restaurant & Bakery, 3154 Kingsdale Center Upper Arlington, OH 43221
- Come out and join us for dinner and conversation! We're in the back room unless there's a special event going on. For more information contact Robert, afcm_om@inbox.com or 614-888-3601.

Monday, June 3rd

Columbus Rationality
- Start time: 07:30pm
- End time: 10:00pm
- Where: 1550 Old Henderson Road, Suite W200, Columbus, OH
- Please use West Entrance! The other doors will probably be locked.
  
  Everyone please bring a ferret.

Wednesday, June 5th

Heathen Chicks Meetup
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End time: 09:00pm
- Where: The Chocolate Cafe, 1855 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43214
- Join the freethinking ladies of Central Ohio for chocolate!

Saturday, June 8th

Humanist Program: Using principles of social influence and persuasion for humanism
- Start time: 12:30pm
- End time: 02:30pm
- Where: 1550 Old Henderson Road Room 131 Columbus, Ohio
- Dr. Shoots-Reinhard will briefly discuss belief change, conformity, groups, and the need to belong. She will explain ways that we can be scientific about getting people involved in the humanist community and the reasons that nonbelievers don't always join a freethought group.
  
  Join us at 12:30 for pizza in the meeting room!

Tuesday, June 11th

Wo-Man Booker Club
- Start time: 07:30pm
- End time: 09:30pm
- Where: Stauf's Coffee Roasters 1277 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, OH
- Tired of Twihard book clubs? Does “Fifty Shades of Grey” describe your complexion whenever someone mentions the words “New York Times Bestseller”? Now there’s something different just for you!
  
  A sophisticated book club for intellectuals identifying as women, the Wo-Man Booker Club will focus on reading and discussing literature drawn from the long-list, short-list, and winners of the Man Booker literary prize. The goal of this book club is to provide a space for anyone identifying as a woman to come to discuss quality literature while socializing with like-minded individuals. Life’s too short to read bad literature!
  
  The Wo-Man Booker club will be held at Stauf’s coffeehouse in downtown Grandview. Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm-9:30pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, drink great coffee, and discuss quality literature in a relaxed setting.
  
  We'll be reading "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga for our May meeting, so feel free to join us on May 14 at 7:30.
  
  If you have questions or ideas, email Heidi at heidi.l.bretz@gmail.com.

Wednesday, June 12th

HCCO Birthday Dinner
- Start time: 06:30pm
- End time: 07:30pm
- Please join us for our monthly gathering to celebrate our Member's Birthdays. Doris will pick a new location based on everyone's recommendations.

Thursday, June 13th

HCCO Bleed and Feed
- Start time: 04:00pm
- End time: 06:00pm
- Where: 4820 Sawmill Road, Columbus, OH
- It's time to give of yourself...donate blood and then replenish yourself by going out to dinner with fellow donors and freethinkers.
  
  You can donate at the Carriage Place Donor Center from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, then dinner! (Dinner location TBA.) If you cannot donate, come and cheer on those who can.
  
  Learn more about who's eligible to donate, and make an appointment at the Red Cross website. The donor center does prefer if you make an appointment, but walk-in donations are also welcome (so don't shy away just because you forgot to schedule an appt).

Sunday, June 16th

Sunday Brunch
- Start time: 10:30am
- End time: 12:00pm
- Where: Giant Eagle Market District, 1798 Kingsdale Center, Columbus
- Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow humanists!
  
  Meet us in The Market District in the Giant Eagle for a tasty breakfast hot food buffet (priced by the pound with vegetarian friendly options) as well as made to order Belgian Waffles ($5) and egg/potato/bacon platters ($6). Coffee and tea free refills.
  
  We'll be in the room upstairs. Look for the table signs with the HCCO logo.

The Humanist Community of Central Ohio

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Get Involved!

Do you . . .

...care about your fellow human beings? ...like to share a reasonable conversation? ...care about Democracy, Human Rights, and separation of church and state? ...want to get along, contribute, and guide the world in a positive direction?

If you answered "yes"...

Then you are at the right place. Humanism shares all of the above and contributes to the answering of life's questions. If you know humanism is for you, then consider joining HCCO as a member.

There are also many opportunities for our members and friends to get involved in HCCO and our larger community. Come out and see us sometime!

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