What we’re about
The Sunday Assembly is a secular congregation that celebrates life. Our motto: live better, help often, wonder more. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city and village that wants one.
We are here for everyone who wants to:
Live Better. We aim to provide inspiring, thought-provoking and practical ideas that help people to live the lives they want to lead and be the people they want to be.
Help Often. Assemblies are communities of action building lives of purpose, encouraging us all to help anyone who needs it to support each other.
Wonder More. Hearing talks, singing as one, listening to readings and even playing games helps us to connect with each other and the awesome world we live in.
The Sunday Assembly . . .
• Is 100% celebration of life.
• We are born from nothing and go to nothing. Let’s enjoy it together.
• Has no doctrine. We have no set texts so we can make use of wisdom from all sources.
• Has no deity. We don’t do supernatural but we also won’t tell you you’re wrong if you do.
• Is radically inclusive. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their beliefs--this is a place of love that is open and accepting.
• Is free to attend, not-for-profit, and volunteer run. We ask for donations to cover our costs and support our community work.
• Has a community mission. Through our Action Heroes (you!), we will be a force for good.
• Is independent. We do not accept sponsorship or promote outside businesses, organizations, or services.
• Is here to stay. With your involvement, The Sunday Assembly will make the world a better place.
• We won’t tell you how to live, but will try to help you do it as well as you can.
• And remember point 1… The Sunday Assembly is a celebration of the one life we know we have.
What should you expect from a Sunday Assembly event?
Just by being with us you should be energized, revitalized, restored, repaired, refreshed, and recharged. No matter what the subject of the Assembly, it will solace worries, provoke kindness and inject a touch of transcendence into the everyday.
But life can be tough… It is. Sometimes bad things happen to good people, we have moments of weakness or life just isn’t fair. We want The Sunday Assembly to be a house of love and compassion, where, no matter what your situation, you are welcomed, accepted and loved.
Most of all, have fun, be nice, and join in!
The darkness of the winter solstice comes every December, but so does our Solstice party with food, great music, and warm friends.
This month will be a little different from most assemblies; we won't have either a speaker or a workshop. Instead, we focus on three things: a potluck of food, a buffet of songs from our band, and a smorgasbord of readings, jokes, science facts, and cheer from our Assemblers.
Your contribution to that smorgasbord, however small, is what makes this Assembly special. It doesn't have to be on topic, but it's a good place to look for inspiration.
Know something sciencey about the season? Have a favorite wintery poem? Did a snippet of an advice column or book help you see the holidays or family differently? Have some cute pictures of animals? Bring it! (But please tell us first! Use the Discord invite or email Sam at [email protected]).
After the assembly, we start the potluck! Bring something simple, fancy, store-bought, anything! As with the Assembly itself, this is a time for us to share in making the warmth.
The venue has a kitchen, complete with fridge, ovens, plates, bowls, and silverware.
Thanks to everyone who has been part of this amazing community over the past year, and welcome to any new faces we see in December! Lets come together to give cheer to the shortest days of the year.
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Parking at Pacifica:
We recommend parking along Hanna St. There is handicapped parking in the small parking lot off the roundabout, with more around the back of the venue.
COVID precautions:
Masks are optional but encouraged. We'll be running an air purifier. There should be space to spread out, if you’d like.
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Sunday Assembly is a secular community that celebrates life. We don't do supernatural, but we won't tell you you're wrong if you do. Our motto is "live better, help often, wonder more." We work to create a space that is radically inclusive.
We meet on the second Sunday of every month. We keep in touch between assemblies through our mailing list (http://eepurl.com/bhnz2v), which sends ~2 emails a month. You can email directly with questions or feedback at [email protected], or join our Discord server.
We are part of a global movement of Sunday Assemblies.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Solstice Assembly and Potluck!141 Viburnum Way, Carrboro, NC
The darkness of the winter solstice comes every December, but so does our Solstice party with food, great music, and warm friends.
This month will be a little different from most assemblies; we won't have either a speaker or a workshop. Instead, we focus on three things: a potluck of food, a buffet of songs from our band, and a smorgasbord of readings, jokes, science facts, and cheer from our Assemblers.
Your contribution to that smorgasbord, however small, is what makes this Assembly special. It doesn't have to be on topic, but it's a good place to look for inspiration.
Know something sciencey about the season? Have a favorite wintery poem? Did a snippet of an advice column or book help you see the holidays or family differently? Have some cute pictures of animals? Bring it! (But please tell us first! Use the Discord invite or email Sam at [email protected]).
After the assembly, we start the potluck! Bring something simple, fancy, store-bought, anything! As with the Assembly itself, this is a time for us to share in making the warmth.
The venue has a kitchen, complete with fridge, ovens, plates, bowls, and silverware.
Thanks to everyone who has been part of this amazing community over the past year, and welcome to any new faces we see in December! Lets come together to give cheer to the shortest days of the year.
***
Parking at Pacifica:
We recommend parking along Hanna St. There is handicapped parking in the small parking lot off the roundabout, with more around the back of the venue.COVID precautions:
Masks are optional but encouraged. We'll be running an air purifier. There should be space to spread out, if you’d like.***
Sunday Assembly is a secular community that celebrates life. We don't do supernatural, but we won't tell you you're wrong if you do. Our motto is "live better, help often, wonder more." We work to create a space that is radically inclusive.
We meet on the second Sunday of every month. We keep in touch between assemblies through our mailing list (http://eepurl.com/bhnz2v), which sends ~2 emails a month. You can email directly with questions or feedback at [email protected], or join our Discord server.
We are part of a global movement of Sunday Assemblies.
- January Assembly Placeholder141 Viburnum Way, Carrboro, NC
Details to come!
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What happens at an Assembly?
This Assembly, like most, will have the following:- Pop music with our band (singing along is encouraged!)
- Some light conversation with an icebreaker question
- Our main speaker
- Some smaller segments with science, news, and reading aloud
- More music!
- Snacks and chatting
***
Parking at Pacifica:
We recommend parking along Hanna St. There is handicapped parking in the small parking lot off the roundabout, with more around the back of the venue.COVID precautions:
Masks are optional but encouraged. If the day is nice, we will open the windows; if not, there will be an air purifier. There should be ample space to spread out, if you’d like.We'd love to hear something you have to share: a reading, some new wonder you've come across, or some life struggle you've been working on. Get in touch via our Discord invite (more below) or email Sam at [email protected].
***
Sunday Assembly is a secular community that celebrates life. We don't do supernatural, but we won't tell you you're wrong if you do. Our motto is "live better, help often, wonder more." We work to create a space that is radically inclusive.
We meet on the second Sunday of every month. We keep in touch between assemblies through our mailing list, which sends ~2 emails a month. You can email directly with questions or feedback at [email protected], or join our Discord server.
We are part of a global movement of Sunday Assemblies.
- February Assembly Placeholder141 Viburnum Way, Carrboro, NC
Details to come!
***
What happens at an Assembly?
This Assembly, like most, will have the following:- Pop music with our band (singing along is encouraged!)
- Some light conversation with an icebreaker question
- Our main speaker
- Some smaller segments with science, news, and reading aloud
- More music!
- Snacks and chatting
***
Parking at Pacifica:
We recommend parking along Hanna St. There is handicapped parking in the small parking lot off the roundabout, with more around the back of the venue.COVID precautions:
Masks are optional but encouraged. If the day is nice, we will open the windows; if not, there will be an air purifier. There should be ample space to spread out, if you’d like.We'd love to hear something you have to share: a reading, some new wonder you've come across, or some life struggle you've been working on. Get in touch via our Discord invite (more below) or email Sam at [email protected].
***
Sunday Assembly is a secular community that celebrates life. We don't do supernatural, but we won't tell you you're wrong if you do. Our motto is "live better, help often, wonder more." We work to create a space that is radically inclusive.
We meet on the second Sunday of every month. We keep in touch between assemblies through our mailing list, which sends ~2 emails a month. You can email directly with questions or feedback at [email protected], or join our Discord server.
We are part of a global movement of Sunday Assemblies.
