To encourage the unification of the human species in a peaceful and compassionate manner for the flourishing and wellness of our universal evolutionary process. Our core purpose is to facilitate enlightenment, gratitude, harmony, global peace, environmental purity and universal wellness. Our intention is to promote and initiate experiences containing meaning and purpose.

Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more just and humane society. We believe that acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in the worth and dignity of all living beings. We offer a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including Sunday meetings, social gatherings, lectures, discussion groups, chari …

We are mostly members of the Humanist Association of Connecticut who dine together and discuss humanist issues at least once a month. We welcome other humanists to join us! Our Hartford-area affiliate now has its own meetup group!

This aim of this group is to raise awareness and stir action among the humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, and other like-minded citizens in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties.

We started this study group to meet the needs of people whose interest is deepening their spiritual awareness and personal enrichment. There is a growing community of people looking for uplifting and empowering spiritual teachings outside the confines of a "traditional church". Our intention is to provide a space open to all, free of judgment, where people can gain a better understanding of their own spiritual nature and use the power that is within them to enhance any area of their life. Scienc …

This group explores consciousness through the meditative practice of Light Channeling, related guided and silent meditation sessions, and regular sharing sessions. Our meetings are usually held on Sunday afternoons. There is no fee for any of our events, but donations of any kind are always gratefully accepted. Light Channeling is a simple technique, like a meditation, through which we bring in Light - the source of all creation and intelligence - and spread it to our surroundings and our world. …

Calling all Labrador and Golden Retrievers! Welcome!! Become a part of our group for one of the finest dog club experiences on Long Island!  Your furry friend will thank you! If you own a fun loving Labrador or Golden Retriever or any mix of the two, then this is the group for you. Our pups have a blast playing and the humans enjoy watching and socializing. If you are looking for a play date or group that provides a controlled environment for your pup than this is the group for you! Our group m …

Do you get a kick out of doing things with your dog? Do you enjoy hanging out with other dog people? Do you love watching your dog romp with other dogs, but hate having to stand outside in sub-zero temperatures so your dog can play? Then this is the meetup for you! The Canine Club welcomes all well socialized, medium to large size dogs to join us in making new friends, both human and canine, while the dogs romp off leash in a heated indoor facility. (Please do not bring dogs that have not been …

Meetup with other local dog owners of friendly, playful Dogs! All breed and all sizes are welcome! Come share some dog & human fun as we all get together to play with our dogs & chat about our dogs! There are fenced in areas for the dogs to play & snacks for their humans! We also have indoor facilities for those cold or rainy days.

Ignite your Evolutionary Flame with a variety of Evolutionary Circles that are designed to introduce the concepts, develop each participants niche, relinquish the ego and prepare the essence to meet the demands of the New Humanity being born on December 22, 2012. Oh yes, there will be special gatherings to prepare for the global birthday party being planned by The Shift Network and Barbara Marx Hubbard the author of Birth 2012 and Beyond: Humanity's Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution.

This is a group for anyone interested in spiritual development and human potential. We have ongoing workshops and lectures on all related subjects including: The human aura, clairvoyance, ancient esoteric teachings, the natural laws, natural healing, nature spirits, astrology, and more. All gatherings are conducted in a warm and supportive environment.

We are an affiliate of the American Atheists. We meet on the second Wednesday every month in the Greater Hartford area. Please come and join us! Also, please check out our website, or find us on Facebook, Atheist Nexus or YouTube!

Hiking With Dogs is free and open to every dog-lover. This group is for anyone who wants to be outdoors in the company of dogs. Hikes will be setup in the Eastern part of CT.   Since the current leadership has no sense of direction, we often get lost, but that adds to the fun.  Consider yourselves warned! :-) I would like everyone to add at least one picture of themselves and/or their dog(s). Also please put your pup's name. Thanks!! Anyone who has sugestions of hikes that are in out of the way …

Welcome to the Long Island branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI), a nonprofit organization advancing science, reason, and secular values. The Center for Inquiry-Long Island sponsors public educational programs, philosophy discussions, book clubs, and social events. Come meet people in your neighborhood, exercise your brain, and get involved. For more information, please e-mail akelly@centerforinquiry.net.

This is a a group for people who live and work on LI, temporarily or long-term, but who recognize we are in one of the greatest metropolitan areas in the world. It's for people who are creatures of the city, with all its diversity, possibilities, opportunities, and excitement. To be sure, we will make excursions into the city--and that includes Queens and Brooklyn as well as Manhattan...and let's not forget the Bronx and Staten Island as well. However, we will get together here on Long Island to …

Greetings. This group is inspired by the the idea (and hope) of consciously evolving the human species through the creation and dissemination of evolutionary memes dealing with art, philosophy, literature, science, as well as many other fields and areas. With the advent of the millennium it has become quite clear that the traditional institutions and power structures are inadequate in providing an evolutionary path for the species that maximizes happiness and reflects our true capacities and wis …

You are a Natural Activist if you are willing to defend your natural human rights! You live consciously. You may be a holistic health counselor, organic foods chef, farmer, builder, landscaper or gardener, entrepreneur, healer, homemaker, naturalist, freedom activist, or a combination of any of the above. You understand that "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance" (Thomas Jefferson). Therefore, you recognize that our Constitutional Republic needs to be restored and maintained in order to tru …

Trails ~N~ Tails & it's organizers welcome you to our group! This group is open for anyone wanting to do more with their dog regardless of breed, size or ability.  There is a trail or event to cover a wide variety of interests. NEW 2013 Dog Training Classes held in Old Saybrook. FREE Activities include: HIKING Trail hikes occur on the CT Shoreline and up the CT River.  Each hike varies in length, duration and ability which is outlined in the event description. EVENTS ~We attend annual events suc …

Buddhism is a life long education to learn how to realize our human potential by transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation. Looking for a community? Come and Join at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is a visionary and deeply spiritual lay Buddhist community in Central Connecticut, established in the spring of 2001. We are …

Feeling bored in the studio? Join us as we go back to the basics. Come take advantage of this unique opportunity to practice the complex interactions of light and shadow on the human figure. Live Models will be provided every two weeks on Thursday nights from 7-10 PM. The model will start off with several short poses to allow artists to warm up and then will hold longer poses for us to 20 minutes each. We provide chairs, tables, and the model. All other supplies are provided by the artist. There …

Let us gather and dance together- starting with improv, and contact dancing, going gently over to creating essence dances together. Exploring the esoteric power of human movement and the opportunity it brings for healing, love and joy! We will dance from our hearts, no previous dance experience or technique needed, just an open mind and a love of dance! Open to all ages, especially those with a lifelong love affair with dance! Feel free to bring music you love to dance to, wear comfortable cloth …

Network Pros:  After Work Casual-Social-Professional-Networking Events For professionals of all industries and career levels interested in expanding their professional network. Like fine wine paired with delicious food, Network Pros has an innovative style called Industry Parings, giving guests a chance to cultivate new professional connections in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Some of your best professional and personal connections are made in casual social settings. Network Pros: After Work, i …

"Meditation is an adventure, an adventure into the unknown -- the greatest adventure that the human mind can take." - Osho If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is a methodology of science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powe …

The world is awakening to the fact that free will is an illusion. Our group is about using this powerful truth to enhance our personal lives. If what we do is not really up to us, how does this change the way we see and react to each other and ourselves? If we can't logically blame or credit each other for anything, how do we evaluate and respond to what we do? If we're merely actors, and not the authors, of our acts, who are we really as human beings? These are just some of the questions we'll …

All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Join us for A Taste of Tantra community gathering for a monthly educational meet up of like-minded people willing to learn more about life, love and sex. We will use the foundations of yoga and tantra to explore the energy centers to heal past hurts, increase expressivity, deepen desire, strengthen our connections, increase intimacy and clarify our values and our intentions. By joining the Taste of Tantra group, you will: •deepen the appreciatio …

This group will meet to discuss ideas and predictions for 2012. Focus on inspirational ideas recently proposed by many scientists and scholars. Will explore Ascension, Lightworkers and Hearthmath. Working together we will raise our consciousness, lift the collective consciousness to shift toward the new and better Age.

Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle/unity/wholeness. Cultures around the world have used mandalas since the beginning of time for meditation and healing. The creative process used in the making of mandalas is inherent in all human beings. In this six week workshop, using the form of the mandala and various art materials, you will learn how to: *access your creative process *create your own unique mandalas *use mandala-making as a meditative process *use the art process for relaxation and self- …

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