We organise a range of online and in-person events around the country. Please use the tabs to see events organised by humanist communities, or as part of our Faith to Faithless programme.
Humanists UK’s events programme includes major events around the country designed to raise public awareness of humanism and related topics, including its annual lecture series and annual Convention.
Humanists UK Convention 2022 | Belfast
24 June 2022, 19:00
The MAC Belfast, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, BT1 2NJ
At our 2022 Convention, Tim McGarry will lead an all-star cast of scientists, historians, philosophers, activists, and comedians for a fantastic celebration of humanism and World Humanist Day. Join us!
These are events organised by Humanists UK local branches and special interest groups around the country. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities under the auspices of Humanists UK’s groups and sections.
May Café Meetup | Sheffield Humanists
22 May 2022, 11:00
Couch Cafe, 29-31 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG
Informal meetup to find out more about Sheffield Humanists!
Humanists UK Campaigns, with Rachel Taggart–Ryan | Chichester Humanists
24 May 2022, 19:00
Online
Rachel Taggart-Ryan, Campaigns Officer at Humanists UK, breaks down what we mean by public affairs and policy. She explains how Humanists UK campaigns and highlights priority policy areas.
How do different beliefs approach death? A dialogue panel discussion | Young Humanists
25 May 2022, 19:30
Online
Join Young Humanists for a dialogue panel discussion about death.
My journey from Christianity to humanism, with Peter Tatchell | Chichester Humanists
14 June 2022, 19:00
The Old Court Room, the Council House, Chichester, PO19 1LQ
Peter Tatchell, human rights activist, will be speaking at the Festival of Chichester about his journey from Christianity to humanism.
Are you looking for local group events? Humanists UK’s network of partner humanist groups also host events up and down the country.
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s programme providing support to ‘apostates’ and people who leave high-control religions. It puts on a mixture of socials and public lectures across the UK, as well as apostasy awareness training events for services workers.
Religion and Sex Abuse | Faith to Faithless
14 June 2022, 19:00
Online
Why is sex abuse so prevalent in many religious communities, and what can we do to support survivors? Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s support programme for so-called ‘apostates’ and those who leave high-control religions. The service is led by apostates themselves, who have knowledge and experiences of apostate communities facing serious and systemic issues.
Humanists In Conversation With… is an ongoing series of online events in which we speak to writers, activists, politicians, thinkers, and policy-makers about some of life’s big ideas.
From time to time, you can find information here about events hosted by other organisations who share our values.
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters | Steven Pinker
21 June 2022, 19:00
Online
European Network on Religion & Belief (ENORB) is hosting a conversation for reflection and connection with Steven Pinker, experimental psychologist, and Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University.