Project 2025: Navigating Religious Freedom and Humanist Values in a Shifting Legal Landscape

UNO | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center - Rm 116 6400 S University Dr Rd North, Omaha, United States

This presentation will explore the implications of Project 2025 on religious freedom and Humanist values, examining how proposed policies could reshape the intersection of faith, law, and secular life. We will delve into the initiative’s impact on issues such as reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and the separation of church and state, considering what these changes ... Read more

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November – First Friday Social Gathering

Copps Pizza 2829 S 181st St, Omaha, NE, United States

It's time for our monthly "First Friday" social gathering, at a new location!  So, if you're hankering for some stimulating conversation with fellow humanists, this is the event for you! Come join us at Copps Pizza, 2829 S 181st St, Omaha, NE, and let's discuss worldly affairs, share summer vacation adventures, theorize on the possible ... Read more

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Third Thursday Nov 21 – Post Election “What Do We Do Now?”

UNO | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center - Rm 127 6400 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE, United States

We are restoring our Third Thursday gatherings for learning, expanding our perspectives, and discussing the world we are in, and our place in it. ** PLEASE RSVP, so we can have the room set up accordingly!** We are meeting in Room 127 of the Weitz Community Engagement (CEC) building on the UNO campus. The room ... Read more

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Secular Book Club – In Person Nov 24, 2024

Papillion Hy-Vee Community Room 11650 S 73rd Street, Papillion, NE, United States

Current Book:  from our Palette Cleansers list: "Wiped: The Curious History of Toilet Paper" by Ronald H Blumer.   For this week, we will target reading through Ch 6, to approx Page 150, depending on edition.   We expect to wrap up this book at our Dec 1 gathering.  Our next read will be announced ... Read more

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Secular Book Club – In Person Dec 1, 2024

Papillion Hy-Vee Community Room 11650 S 73rd Street, Papillion, NE, United States

Current Book:  from our Palette Cleansers list: "Wiped: The Curious History of Toilet Paper" by Ronald H Blumer.   For this week, we will target wrapping this up .  We will decide how far to dip our toes into the next book at this meeting. Our next book is  "The Wonder Paradox: Embracing the Weirdness ... Read more

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December First Friday Social Gathering

Copps Pizza 2829 S 181st St, Omaha, NE, United States

If you're hankering for some stimulating conversation with fellow humanists, this is the event for you! Come join us this month at Copps Pizza, 2829 S 181st Street, in Omaha and let's discuss worldly affairs, great movies you've seen recently, exciting things you've been doing, and much more! Remember, if you're planning to attend, be ... Read more

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Secular Book Club – New Book In Person Dec 8, 2024

Papillion Hy-Vee Community Room 11650 S 73rd Street, Papillion, NE, United States

Current Book:  Our new book is  "The Wonder Paradox: Embracing the Weirdness of Existence and the Poetry of Our Lives”  OR   “The Wonder Paradox: Awe, Poetry, and the Meaningful Life”.   It seems that the Kindle version and the other formats have some differences in title and cover art, yet they are all sold ... Read more

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Secular Book Club – ZOOM Dec 15, 2024

ZOOM 759

Current Book:  Our current book is  "The Wonder Paradox: Embracing the Weirdness of Existence and the Poetry of Our Lives”  OR   “The Wonder Paradox: Awe, Poetry, and the Meaningful Life”.   It seems that the Kindle version and the other formats have some differences in title and cover art, yet they are all sold ... Read more

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Secular Book Club – In Person Dec 22

Papillion Hy-Vee Community Room 11650 S 73rd Street, Papillion, NE, United States

Current Book:  Our new book is  "The Wonder Paradox: Embracing the Weirdness of Existence and the Poetry of Our Lives”  OR   “The Wonder Paradox: Awe, Poetry, and the Meaningful Life”.   It seems that the Kindle version and the other formats have some differences in title and cover art, yet they are all sold ... Read more

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Merry NoMas – Respite from the Relatives Dinner

China Buffet & Mongolian Grill 3605 N 147th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

By this time on Xmas day it's likely we'll all be tired of our Uncle's science denial, our Aunt's religious platitudes, and our sibling's or parent's political rants, and in dire need of a respite from our relatives! Well, what better way to escape than to have an appointment you just can't cancel? Here's your ... Read more