York Humanists brings non-religious people together to be happier and more fulfilled and to be a force for good in our community.
Humanists are people who shape their own lives in the here and now, because we believe it’s the only life we have. We make sense of the world through logic, reason, and evidence, and always seek to treat those around us with warmth, understanding, and respect.
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Book Club | York Humanists
28 January 2026, 19:30
The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LG
The book group in January will be discussing 'What is Humanism For?' by Richard Norman.

Feathers, Fossils, and Family Trees: A 150-Million-Year Journey | York Humanists
11 February 2026, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL
How did modern birds emerge from theropod dinosaurs? This talk explores 150 million years of avian history, exploring how key fossil discoveries and shifting family trees have helped us understand the transition from the ground to the sky.