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.

Event image: Book Group | York Humanists
Book Group | York Humanists

30 September 2026, 19:00
The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LG

Join us for the Book Group, where we will be discussing 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess.

Event image: Ceremonies, humanism, and ritual | York Humanists
Ceremonies, humanism, and ritual | York Humanists

14 October 2026, 19:00
Friargate Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL

Join us and humanist celebrant Ewan Main for this brief dash through the world of humanist ceremonies: what celebrants do, and how and why they create ritual and symbolism, with examples and stories taken from fourteen years as a practicing celebrant.