Our events

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.

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Humanists UK Convention 2024 | Cardiff

14 June 2024, 19:00
Cardiff Students' Union, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3QN

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In Conversation with Chris French | The science of weird $#!%

4 April 2024, 19:00
Online

Professor Chris French is the Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has published over 200 articles and chapters covering a wide range of topics. His main current area of research is the psychology of paranormal beliefs and anomalous experiences. He frequently appears on radio and television casting a sceptical eye over paranormal claims. He is a patron of Humanists UK.

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Sunday Brunch in Larne | Northern Ireland Humanists

7 April 2024, 11:00
Aroma Coffee House, 28 Main Street, Larne, BT40 1SS

We’re having Sunday Brunch in Larne, so if you live in Mid and East Antrim or farther afield please join us.

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Quarterly Members' Meeting | Northern Ireland Humanists

8 April 2024, 20:00
Online

Join Northern Ireland Humanists Coordinator, Boyd Sleator, to hear about the progress we are making in our community services, public affairs campaigns and our other important work which you help to support.

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A Walk Through Deep Time | Northern Ireland Humanists

27 April 2024, 10:45
Colin Glen River Entrance, 163 Stewartstown Rd, Belfast, BT17 0HW

Senior Geologist Kirstin Lemon will lead us through the beautiful Colin Glen Forest and explain the fascinating geology along the river course. We may even find a few fossils!

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Humanism in Action 2024 | Cardiff

14 June 2024, 11:00
Cardiff Students' Union, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3QN

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Being there equally for non-religious people: how can we do it better?

18 July 2024, 12:30
Online

Jo Mutlow leverages her expertise in humanist pastoral care and co-hosts a podcast to foster inclusive conversations and broaden chaplaincy's approach to care, emphasizing dialogue that respects non-religious perspectives. Open to NRPSN members and the public alike, we welcome anyone interested in learning more.

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The challenge of conversations in Limboland | NRPSN

9 October 2024, 12:30
Online

Jo Mutlow explores the emotional and spiritual challenges of supporting individuals in uncertain situations, like awaiting test results or decisions, through her book 'Being There' and pastoral care work, while also co-hosting a podcast to foster inclusive, cross-belief dialogues on chaplaincy. Open to NRPSN members and the public alike, we welcome anyone interested in learning more.

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These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.

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Community Meeting | Leeds Humanists

28 March 2024, 18:30
Geek Retreat, First floor, Unit 19 Central Road, Leeds, LS1 6DX

Join us in person or online and have your say on our ambitious annual plan. Your feedback will help us decide our priorities, and it will be a chance to meet some new humanist friends.

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Who should Care for the Non-Religious? How humanists are reshaping Pastoral Care | Exeter Humanists

3 April 2024, 19:30
Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG

Dr Jacqueline Watson discusses non-religious pastoral care, what it is, how it is provided and how humanists are changing it.

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Humanist Assembly | Leicester Humanists

14 April 2024, 11:30
Phoenix Cinema and Arts Centre, Phoenix Square, Leicester, LE1 1TG

Join us for a special event where local humanists will gather to celebrate the one life we have, and to express, explore, and expand our humanism with others.

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Science and religion, a humanist perspective | Sheffield Humanists

15 April 2024, 19:30
The Concert Room, Farm Road Sports & Social Club, Sheffield, S2 2TP

How might humanists think about the relationship - complementary or antagonistic - between science and religion? Join us for a fascinating discussion, presented by Michael Heap. 

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Bishopsgate Institute Library Visit | LGBT Humanists

17 April 2024, 18:00
230 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4QH

We’re writing to you to invite you to our next event at Bishopsgate Institute in London on Wednesday 17 April 2024 with Stef Dickers (he/him), Special Collections and Archives Manager. We will enjoy a very special visit with Stef who will introduce some heritage items demonstrating the rich history of LGBT Humanists across many decades.

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April Sunday Social | Exeter Humanists

21 April 2024, 10:30
The Sidwell Street Bakehouse, 178/179 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RD

Our regular third Sunday of the month social at the Sidwell St. Bakehouse. There will be (fresh) cakes, hot drinks, and lots of chatter.

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The Enemy Within - A Tale of Muslim Britain by Sayeeda Warsi | Leeds Humanists Book Club

24 April 2024, 19:00

We will be exploring humanist perspectives on Sayeeda Warsi's 2017 book, which focuses on anti-Muslim bigotry from her personal and political perspective. The book explores themes of faith, religion, loyalty, belonging, acceptance and identity.

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May Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists

12 May 2024, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Phoenix Square, Leicester, LE1 1TG

Come and join us for tea, coffee, cake, and conversation, at our Sunday monthly morning social.

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May Sunday Social | Exeter Humanists

19 May 2024, 10:30
The Sidwell Street Bakehouse, 178/179 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RD

Our regular third Sunday of the month social at the Sidwell St. Bakehouse. There will be (fresh) cakes, hot drinks, and lots of chatter.

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June Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists

9 June 2024, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Phoenix Square, Leicester, LE1 1TG

Come and join us for tea, coffee, cake, and conversation, at our Sunday monthly morning social.

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June Sunday Social | Exeter Humanists

16 June 2024, 10:30
The Sidwell Street Bakehouse, 178/179 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RD

Our regular third Sunday of the month social at the Sidwell St. Bakehouse. There will be (fresh) cakes, hot drinks, and lots of chatter.

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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 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 service providers.

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Social for the ex-religious | London

6 April 2024, 13:00

If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in London for drinks and chats.

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Sheffield social for the ex-religious | Faith to Faithless

7 April 2024, 14:00

If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in Sheffield for drinks, food, and chats.

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Bournemouth social for the ex-religious | Faith to Faithless

14 April 2024, 13:00

If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in Bournemouth for drinks and chats.

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Peterborough social for the ex-religious | Faith to Faithless

14 April 2024, 14:00

If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in Peterborough for coffee and a chat.

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Apostasy Awareness Course (Online) | Faith to Faithless

17 April 2024, 12:00
Online

Introduction course to the issues people face when leaving high-control religious groups

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Manchester social for the ex-religious | Faith to Faithless

27 April 2024, 14:00

If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in Manchester for drinks and chats.

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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.

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In Conversation with Chris French | The science of weird $#!%

4 April 2024, 19:00
Online

Professor Chris French is the Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit in the Psychology Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has published over 200 articles and chapters covering a wide range of topics. His main current area of research is the psychology of paranormal beliefs and anomalous experiences. He frequently appears on radio and television casting a sceptical eye over paranormal claims. He is a patron of Humanists UK.

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From time to time, you can find information here about events hosted by other organisations who share our values.