Events

HCCO has multiple recurring monthly events as well as a few larger annual events. You can find all of them on Meetup, or you can sign up for our weekly newsletter that announces the events for that week with information about location and time. We also have a calendar at the end of this page with some details about the upcoming events we are hosting.

Humanist Program

Second Saturday of the Month 12:00 PM

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.

Join us each and every second Saturday for free pizza, fruit, beverages and enlightening presentations. The refreshments start flowing at 11:30am and the presentation starts at 12 noon.

Recovering From Religion

Second and Fourth Thursday at 7:00 PM Co-hosted with RfR

The primary focus of a Recovering From Religion support group is to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs.

Freethinkers Media Club

Third Tuesday of the month 6:30 PM

Not your traditional book club! There are no requirements, just show up and share What You're Reading, Watching, & Listening To.

ASH (Atheists/Skeptics/Humanists) UU

Fourth Tuesday at 7:00PM Co-hosted with the First Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday Brunch

Third Sunday at 10:30 at Conerstone Deli & Cafe.

Meet up with like minded folks for good conversation

Skeptics in the Pub

Schedule changes depending on the host’s work schedule. Usually the first or second Wednesday at 5:30 at the Hofbräuhaus in Columbus.

Summer PICNIC

Second Saturday in August (replaces the monthly meeting)

Every year HCCO reserves a pavilion in one of the metro parks (most recently Homestead Park) for a summer get together / cookout / potluck. There is no cost to attend but you are encouraged to RSVP so that we can plan for things like plates, cups and drinks.

Winter Solstice Banquet

Annual Event going back many year. Usually on a Saturday in December. Tickets are required

The Winter Solstice–also known as The Longest Night, Midwinter, Yule, and Jol–is a day that human beings across the globe have been celebrating since the stone age over 15,000 years ago. It represents the shortest period of sunlight in a single day for the whole year, and in turn, the longest period of darkness.

The winter months to follow were typically difficult for early peoples. In fact, they came to be known as “the famine months.” Today of course, winters aren’t so hard on our stomachs–quite the opposite for many of us! But our human need for community, connection, and celebration has not changed. And so we are excited to announce that we will once again be hosting our annual Winter Solstice Banquet and we’d love it if you joined us.