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Café Inquiry Grand Rapids – IN PERSON – Election Post-Mortem – What’s Ahead?

Institute for Global Education at East Church UCC 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI

The general election will (finally!) be over! At least the votes will have all been cast. Join us November 10 at the next IN PERSON Café Inquiry as we discuss the election results – or lack thereof – and what they might mean for the future of our country and for humanity as a whole. …

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Living Without Religion Support Group (Grand Rapids)

Institute for Global Education at East Church UCC 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI

Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon)

Carlisle's Restaurant 470 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Carlisle's Restaurant – 470 W. Western Ave. – Muskegon 49440 Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. For the time being we’ll be meeting at Carlisle's in downtown Muskegon. Join us this month and enjoy the fellowship and free-flowing conversation. Look for the Michigan Humanist table signs. And don’t worry if you don’t …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids)

Broadleaf Brewery 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd, Kentwood, United States

This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits. Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Flint)

Grand Blanc Tap Bar & Grill 3021 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, United States

Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion, look for Café Inquiry …

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Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)

Wealthy Street Bakery 610 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works. This month's book is, "Inanna" by Emily H. Wilson. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group at a table with …

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Café Inquiry (Online) – Why We Hate Changing Our Minds

Online Meeting – Link in Event Details

This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Many of us marvel at other people’s unwillingness to change their minds. Yet perhaps we should also be marveling at our own ideologic tenacity. Not surprisingly, this clinging to ideas has been studied. At the next Café Inquiry ONLINE we will discuss why …

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25th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration

Westminster Presbyterian Church 47 Jefferson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

This year marks the 25th year of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute's annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. We will be celebrating at Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Grand Rapids. During the event, we will hear from members of our community representing an array of religious, spiritual, and secular worldview identities as they discuss this year's theme, "Gratitude …

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Café Inquiry Grand Rapids – IN PERSON – What Is DEI Really About?

Institute for Global Education at East Church UCC 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI

Lately we’ve seen a number of headlines about companies changing or eliminating their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. This week at Café Inquiry we’ll look at how and why these programs came into being, and why they’ve lately come under attack. We’ll also look at what the programs are supposed to accomplish and what kind …

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Living Without Religion Support Group (Grand Rapids)

Institute for Global Education at East Church UCC 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids, MI

Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. If you have left your …

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Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon)

Carlisle's Restaurant 470 W. Western Ave, Muskegon, MI, United States

Carlisle's Restaurant – 470 W. Western Ave. – Muskegon 49440 Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon) meets at various pubs, bars, etc. For the time being we’ll be meeting at Carlisle's in downtown Muskegon. Join us this month and enjoy the fellowship and free-flowing conversation. Look for the Michigan Humanist table signs. And don’t worry if you don’t …

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