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What is the Humanist Community?

The Humanist Community is a chapter of the American Humanist Association, International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), and Pro-Choice Coalition. It is descended directly from the Humanist Community of San Jose with influx from smaller humanist groups of Stanford and Palo Alto.

We seek to provide to those of a humanist or agnostic orientation the benefits traditionally provided by church groups: a welcoming community, nourishment for the intellect, opportunities for social action, and a healthy dose of fun and camaraderie.

• Our Values: Freedom, reason, and tolerance.
• Our Goals: A humane society now, and a fair future for our progeny.
• Our Style: Integrity, laughter at oneself, and goodwill to others.

In February 2005 the Humanist Community voted to become a membership chapter of the AHA, which defines a membership chapter as one in which every member of the chapter is also a member of the national organization.

Where is the Humanist Community?

The Humanist Community is centered in Palo Alto, CA, and there holds its primary public meeting, our Sunday Forums, where friendly, tolerant freethinkers from anywhere are always welcome. map & directions to our meeting sites Along with nearby related organizations, we serve the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay area; in particular we serve the Peninsula and San José areas. Active participants and dedicated volunteers live in over 10 cities in the aforementioned area (see map to the left).

We maintain friendly relations with several nearby related organizations (list).

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