At the next Café Inquiry, we’ll be doing something special! Carmela McIntire, who has a PhD in English Literature and had a long career as an associate professor of English at Florida International University, will be discussing the life and poetry of John Donne (see above), focusing on 10-12 poems from his collection of secular …

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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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This month’s Skeptics in the Pub (Detroit) will be held at The Brakeman. 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 …

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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 events …

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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 events …

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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. We will read Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan for October 23rd. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. You will find the group at …

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RSVP with Cindy at volunteers@michiganhumanists.org before Friday, October 9, 2026. ***Space is limited! RSVP today!*** 1300 Plymouth Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 Volunteer with us at Kids' Food Basket! KFB believes healthy food is a right. They exist to pursue a future in which all children have access to the nourishment that fosters their …

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 This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) American political parties have been very busy lately. Party allegiance plays a huge role in our politics, yet the functioning of parties varies throughout the world. A “liberal” party could be right wing in one country and left wing in another. And the number …

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