I’m proud that HSGP is smart enough to be informed by science, and to hold virtual meetings for Sunday Speaker Meetings. At the same time, I am concerned about HSGP’s finances, given that at least some of its receipts come from breakfast sales at Sunday Speaker Meeting. Just because meetings are not being held on-site
HSGP went to the Capitol on Monday. We’re pretty used to humanist and atheist legislators being mocked, heckled, and shut down after all the years we’ve been advocating for secular government. But this time, the nerve of the Christian nationalists still managed to surprise us. Longtime Secular Star Senator Juan Mendez requested to give the
Rather than closing our eyes or bowing our heads, it is customary in a Humanist invocation to keep one’s eyes open. Look around at your neighbors, your colleagues, your fellow Human beings. Humanists have no holy books, only the literature and philosophy of humans who have gone before, whose ideas stand or fall on their
The Evolution of HSGP – 1970 to Present To Dream the Impossible Dream By Susan Sackett No one could have predicted back in 1970 that what began as a small group known as Humanists of Greater Phoenix (HOGP) would evolve into the successful organization today known as Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix (HSGP). The name
Sorry for the lateness of the first newsletter in the new year! Exciting things are happening… Incoming President’s Message It’s a New Year and that means a New Board of Directors Welcome to the incoming board members for 2019: President: Alex Zygmunt Vice President: Pam Heward Treasurer: TBD (Election to be held February 24) Secretary: Kathy Pettycrew Program
You’re invited! By Anita Romanowski, FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER PARTY AND FUNDRAISER AVAST ALL YE SWABS AND LANDLUBBERS HSGP will be holding our annual Flying Spaghetti Monster Party and Fundraiser on Saturday, October 13. All hands on deck at 2 bells (that’s 5:00 p.m. for landlubbers). Ye are requested to board the gangplank wearing yer best
Greetings Humanists! It’s been another hot and muggy month, but we’ve been humming along here at the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix. We have some huge news for you in this edition! Our long-time friends and patrons, Hal and Doreen, are getting a long overdue night of appreciation and celebration. Our Flying Spaghetti Monster Dinner
Hey all, I just wanted to give you a quick update on our situation here. Firstly: wow. Thank you all so much for your support and concern. You are the best community we could ask for and then some. You’re all so giving and ready to show your love of our group and mission. Thank
Greetings Humanists! Welcome to another sauna-like August in Phoenix. Don’t sweat it this month, I promise not to drench you in news. Let me slide into our topics before I get soaked. This month, let’s talk about our achievement with Meetup, Men’s/Women’s/LGBTQ’s groups, your Humanist stories, and more. A Meetup Milestone The Humanist Society of
Welcome back to a short edition of our monthly Newsletter. You’ve made it through the Summer Solstice! Our days are getting shorter and in a few weeks, we’ll be out of the hottest part of the year. Sign, sign, everywhere a sign As you know, long time member and key leader at the Humanist Society
