Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.
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Upcoming Events
Courtesy Posting: 17th Annual Fairfield County Darwin Day Dinner

Saturday, February 8, 2025, 6:00PM
Now in its seventeenth year, this event is a celebration of science, evolution, and Charles Darwin.
The event includes dinner, a science quiz, and a talk on “Deep-Sea Biodiversity Challenges in the 21st Century” delivered by Dr. Lisa Levin from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego.
More details, including the price and how to register, are at https://darwindayct.org/
RSVPing here does NOT get you a ticket for the dinner. Make sure you register. There is a fee for the dinner. A limited number of walk-in registrations are available.
Questions, please contact John Levin at (646) 221-9134 or jlevin6@zoho.com.
Monthly Meeting
Monday, February 17, 2025, 6:30PM
This is our monthly meeting, held on the third Monday of the month at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden.
We usually meet for coffee …
Board Meeting

Sunday, February 23, 2025, 7:00PM
All members of the Humanist Association of Connecticut are welcome to attend. If you have something to bring to the board or wish …
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Northern Social Dinner

Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 7:00PM
We’ll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/). (Buffet Prices:…
Humanist Explorations
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:30PM
This is our monthly Humanist Explorations meeting. We meet at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden for a presentation followed by a…
Book Discussions
"Cane" by Jean Toomer

Saturday, February 8, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for February is Cane by Harlem Renaissance poet and novelist Jean Toomer.
Note: This discussion will take place the 2nd (rather than 3rd) Saturday of the month.
From Wikipedia: Cane is a 1923 novel by noted Harlem Renaissance author Jean Toomer. The novel is structured as a series of vignettes revolving around the origins and experiences of African Americans in the United States. The vignettes alternate in structure between narrative prose, poetry, and play-like passages of dialogue…
The novel’s ambitious and unconventional structure, along with its lasting impact on subsequent generations of writers, has contributed to the recognition of Cane as an important part of modernism.
“Cane stands as a lyrical and deeply introspective examination of the human spirit, its struggles, and its resilience. Toomer’s unique blend of realism and symbolism creates a timeless narrative that continues to resonate with readers today.” – Amazon.com
[Note: As well as in separate book form, Cane is included in it’s entirety in The Norton Critical Anthology of African American Literature and the collection Harlem Renaissance: Five Novels of the 1920s.]
"We of Little Faith" by Kate Cohen

Saturday, March 8, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for March is We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (and Maybe You Should Too) by journalist Kate…
"Blood Rites" by Barbara Ehrenreich

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:30PM
Our book for April is Blood Rites by author and journalist Barbara Ehrenreich.
Note: This discussion will take place the 2nd…
You can download the New Haven Free Public Library’s flyer for the 2024 book discussions at the Wilson Branch.
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Titles selected for our book discussions can be found in most local libraries or ordered from bookstores such as Barnes and Noble.
HAC is a chapter of the American Humanist Association, a member of the Connecticut Coalition of Reason, and a UU Humanists local group.