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
Northern Social Dinner
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 7:00PM
We’ll be meeting again in Wallingford at Pacific Buffet & Grill (https://pacificbuffetandgrill.com/) (Buffet Prices: $17.99/adult, $17.00/senior). Come join us for some friendly and interesting conversation!
Humanist Explorations
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 2:30PM
This is our monthly Humanist Explorations meeting. We meet at 700 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden for a presentation followed by a…
Social Dinner
Monday, November 4, 2024, 7:00PM
Join us for our monthly Social Dinner, and discuss a wide range of topics with like-minded people. (We’re holding these…
Board Meeting
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 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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Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 18, 2024, 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…
Book Discussions
"The Gospel of Wellness" by Rina Raphael
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 2:30PM
Our book for November is The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care by former wellness-industry journalist Rina Raphael.
From Amazon: Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it’s juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell?
The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care – hidden beneath layers of clever marketing – wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control.
Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened…With a critical eye, humor, and empathy, wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael examines how women have been led down a kale-covered path promising nothing short of salvation.
“An index of the contemporary West’s most mindless fads…Tells a story bigger than its purported subject” – The Times (UK)
"Sync" by Steven Strogatz
Saturday, December 21, 2024, 2:30PM
Our book for December is Sync: The Emerging Science of Spontaneous Order by mathematician (and Loomis Chaffee alumni) Steven…
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.