Meet local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We often meet on Portland's West side but welcome people from anywhere. This group meets socially to discuss how to live and raise a family in a society greatly influenced by religious beliefs. We have a robust love of both life and reason and we bring that sentiment to our gatherings. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. For tho …

Spiritual, but not Religious? Interested in joining a community that looks for God, without the dogma? Join us as we Share Meals, have Contemplative Practices, and Intentional Conversations.We are a community intentionally seeking ways to live out our spirituality in the expression of everyday events and group practices. We are trying to find the good, the light, God in each other and the world through activities, community and connections with nature and the spirit. Most of us resonate with Chr …

We are atheists and agnostics that think the natural world is all there is.  (This worldview is known as "Philosophical Naturalism" or "Metaphysical Naturalism.")  Given this outlook, how should we view life? What is the meaning of life? Where did we come from, and where are we going? How should we live the good life?  What is morality? What about love and other emotions?  We investigate to find naturalistic answers to these traditional human questions. Our group has two primary goals: 1. Develo …

The purpose and intention of this group is to form a community of people who are interested in the spiritual teachings and practices of the people of Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the British Isles prior to the Romans and the spread of Christianity.  I offer gatherings that are centered around a study of the runes.  We have drum circles where we drum to remember our ancestors.  We gather to do ritual and honor the changing of the seasons and the turning of the wheel. Rune Study:  The runes ar …

"A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge." ...Carl Sagan* The SolSeed Movement is an alternative to traditional religions. We embrace the scientific method and eschew magical thinking of all flavors. No UFOs. No homeopathy. No conspiracies. No psi powers. No miracles. No superstition. No supe …

YNA OR is the Oregon state chapter of Young Naturists America. This chapter was founded in December of 2012. We are a network of young naturists who are in Oregon and the surrounding areas. You do not have to be a resident of Oregon to attend our events or be part of the group. Going in line with YNA’s philosophy of acceptance, we welcome young naturists everywhere, whether singles or couples, and do not discriminate against race, ethnicity, religion, body jewelry, sexual orientation or anything …

Meet local skeptics, atheists, secular humanists, scientific naturalists and other friends of reason for conversation and friendship! We meet in Eugene but welcome people from anywhere. Meetings are informal and social. Conversation is spirited and polite. The mission of the Center for Inquiry is to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. CFI Eugene Skeptics is an outreach program of Center for Inquiry of Portland, the branch for the Oregon, Wa …