Our events programme has moved fully online as a result of continued physical distancing. Please see other tabs for Community and Faith to Faithless events. We look forward to welcoming you to our events in person once again, when it is safe to do so.
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!
Education not indoctrination: 125 years advancing children's rights
7 December 2021, 19:00
Join Education Policy Researcher Dr Ruth Wareham, Humanist Heritage Coordinator Madeleine Goodall, and Chief Executive Andrew Copson for a special FREE online event, detailing everything you need to know about our work to protect and advance children’s rights to a good education, free from discrimination and indoctrination.
In Conversation with Rumy Hasan | Modern Europe and the Enlightenment
9 December 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
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.
Faith to Faithless, with Imtiaz Shams | Chichester Humanists
21 December 2021, 19:00
Join Chichester Humanists to hear from Faith to Faithless co-founder Imtiaz Shams, on his journey within Islam – and finally out of it. He will describe the difficulties faced by himself and the other apostates he came across in his work building Faith to Faithless.
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.
Apostate Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
2 December 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
What Does Christmas Mean to Apostates?
16 December 2021, 17:30
An online in-conversation event with exJW Terri O'Sullivan and ex Plymouth Brethren Joy Cranham.
Apostate Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
16 December 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
Apostate Awareness Training Course | Faith to Faithless
12 January 2022, 17:30
This two-hour training workshop will help you learn how you and/or your organisation can better understand and support apostates and the complex issues that leaving religion can present.
In Conversation with Rumy Hasan | Modern Europe and the Enlightenment
9 December 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
From time to time, you can find information here about events hosted by others organisations who share our values.
