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Join us in celebrating Humanism!
The Jefferson Humanists is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.
Our Vision : Free thinkers building a better community
Our Mission: to expand an ethical and life affirming humanist community devoted to science, reason, inclusion and social responsibility. Through community building, lectures, social activism, and discussion we expand our member’s awareness gain an understanding of the issues facing the world and provide learning opportunities through guest speakers on a variety of topics.
In addition to a wide variety of activities (including book discussions, hiking, happy hours and more), join us for our regular monthly meetings, which are held on fourth Sunday evenings at 4pm.
A typical meeting consists of a Keynote Speaker or Special Program followed by an opportunity for questions and answers.
Before the presentation, take some time to browse our free Humanist library, become a member of our Chapter, sign up for our newsletter, explore volunteer opportunities to help us build a stronger chapter, meet new friends, ask questions about Humanism and have some appetizer and wine.
For more information about the Jefferson Humanists, see our website, www.jeffersonhumanists.org. You can also keep current on what we are doing and humanist issues in your community and the world on our Facebook page.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Discuss a Doc - Alive Inside: A Story of Music and MemoryLink visible for attendees
In November, we invite you to watch the documentary, Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory.
ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized through the simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short.
This stirring documentary follows numerous visionaries in healthcare including social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, and offers illuminating interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks (Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain), healthcare visionaries Dr. Bill Thomas, Dr. Al Powers, Naomi Fiel, and musician Bobby McFerrin (“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”).
An uplifting cinematic exploration of music and the mind, ALIVE INSIDE’s inspirational and emotional story left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award.
You can find a free copy of this documentary on Kanopy at https://www.kanopy.com/en/jeffco/video/217618 using your Jeffco Library card.
REMINDER: Watch this documentary on your own and then join our discussion on Monday, November 18th, at 7 pm.
RSVP to this Meetup or email [email protected]. Only those who RSVP will receive the Zoom link to for the discussion. Attendance is limited to the first 15 people who RSVP.
We hope you will join us for Discuss a Doc, a monthly discussion where we discuss the humanist issues raised by documentary films.
HAVE A SUGGESTION FOR A FUTURE DOCUMENTARY TO DISCUSS? Submit it at https://forms.gle/cGpetT9Ee5vwwTtQ9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - JH Happy Hour - Kokopelli Beer CompanyKokopelli Beer Company, Westminster, CO
In November, we'll go to North Jeffco and meet at Kokopelli Beer Company in Westminister. They have a great selection of beer and serve food.
This is a casual event, so stop in anytime for a snack, beverage, or dinner, along with conversations. Look for the JH sign.
Hope to see you there.
- Humanist Helping Humanity Annual Cold Weather Clothing DriveJefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, CO
Once again our Humanists Helping Humanity (HHH) group is collecting cold weather clothes for those in need. We are looking for coats, hats, gloves, scarves, long underwear, wool socks and anything to keep you warm in the cold months of winter.
Please bring you donations to the Jefferson Unitarian Church during our monthly chapter meetings on October 27th and November 24th. We will also accept monetary donation. All donations will go to the Action Center (https://theactioncenter.org/).
If you are unable to stop by and drop off a donation, please consider making an online donation at https://tinyurl.com/JHPayment. Select HHH Donation and note Cold Weather Drive in the box after your donation amount. That will help ensure we apply the money correctly to the Action Center for our drive.
