Fighting for liberty and equality on the frontlines in state and federal courts across the country, Monica Miller will discuss her historic oral argument before the highest court in New York on behalf of an elephant named Happy. The case made international headlines as the first case seeking a right on behalf of a nonhuman … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists – Tuesday, April 11, 7 PM, Online and In-Person – Animal Rights from a Humanist Perspective, with Monica Miller

Due to the difficulties imposed by the pandemic and our lack of success in filling several key leadership positions, Greater Worcester Humanists is at a critical juncture in its 19-year history. The March meeting will consist of an open discussion, led by GWH Treasurer David Fields, about the future of the organization. What would it … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists – Tuesday, March 14, 7 PM, Online and In-Person – The Future of Greater Worcester Humanists

The annual Darwin Day meeting of Greater Worcester Humanists will take place on Tuesday , February 14 at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Save room for dessert! Presentation:Nick will speak on the history of challenges in state and federal courts to the teaching of evolution in public schools starting with the Scopes trial in … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists – Darwin Day with Nick Schweitzer – Evolution in the Courts – Tuesday, February 14, 7 PM

The annual Greater Worcester Humanists picnic will be on Sunday, June 26th from 1:00-4:00 at the home of Linda and David Miller. Bring your own picnic lunch. Desserts and cold drinks will be provided.  Please bring a lawn chair. If you are interested in attending, please call (508)853-8964.

Please Join Us for Our November Assembly AT 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 9 Four Questions to Ask Yourself with David Miller  Moral standards change with changing times and the challenges of a changing world undermine the absolute moral codes of the past. I want to suggest four questions that can help us think about the moral issues … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists Meeting Tuesday, November 9, 7 PM in Person and on Zoom

KINDNESS MATTERS. COMPASSION IS A SUPERPOWER The Greater Worcester Humanist meeting on Tuesday, January 12, will feature a talk by Cliff Hakim on “Kindness Matters, Compassion is a Superpower” the theme of his latest book, Walk in My Shoes, the Path to Empathy and Compassion. Cliff will speak about the dire need for empathy and … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists Meeting Tuesday, January 12, 7 PM on Zoom