As a member organization of the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition, Michigan Humanists are invited to a screening of the documentary film, "Too Hot to Work" hosted by the La Isla Network and the Citizens' Climate Lobby. “Too Hot to Work,” is a film demonstrating the effects of extreme heat on workers around the world. The …

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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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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 we're reading the How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) It has been reported that we are in midst of an obesity epidemic. Yet there has been a growing movement pushing for the recognition and elimination of anti-fat bias, which has been found to be present throughout our society and medical system. Are …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) 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 …

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  The Early Owl – 451 W. Western Ave. – Muskegon 49440 Café Inquiry Muskegon is now Skeptics in the Pub (Muskegon). We will meet at various pubs, bars, etc. Join us this month once again at The Early Owl (our first time having consecutive meetings in the same place since the format change) in …

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1005 Giddings Ave S.E.- Grand Rapids It’s 2024! In case you hadn’t noticed. Which means a lot of things, good and bad, but mainly means it’s time once again to look back at 2023 and some of the most important stories/advances in the world of science, curated for you by us here at Café Inquiry! …

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NEW VENUE - 1005 Giddings Ave S.E., Grand Rapids We’re meeting IN PERSON again, after a month’s hiatus, in our NEW VENUE – the new Institute for Global Education offices inside East Church at 1005 Giddings Ave S.E. in Grand Rapids! There should be parking available either in the church lot or on the street. You can enter …

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*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at Founders Brewing (outdoors if weather permits).* 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 …

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Join fan favorite lecturer, Dr. Greg Forbes for our annual Darwin Day lecture entitled "Pseudoscience on the Rise; How Did We Get Here?" for a discussion on the rise in acceptance of unscientifically validated beliefs even though there there is no scientific support of such claims e.g., Ivermectin for COVID, microchips in vaccines, a flat …

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New venue! See the map below! 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 …

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