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Our landmark meeting house hosts inspiring gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, community service projects, and world-class entertainment.
Humanist Happy Hour
Our Humanist Happy Hour is back! Every month we’re hosting evening gatherings with drinks, snacks, and great conversation. Looking for Humanist community? Passionate about social justice? Curious about Humanism and...
26
July
2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jone Johnson Lewis: When Hope is Hard to Find
Free and open to the public, in-person and online! There are some times in our lives when we begin to lose hope.  We lose something we had, or thought we...
28
July
2024
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you...
30
July
2024
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Fight Voter Suppression and Protect Abortion: Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Gathering
Fighting voter suppression is both more important and more challenging than ever, and directly engaging voters is crucial to protecting and expanding our democracy. Bring a friend and join the...
30
July
2024
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Storytelling Circle (Online)
Free and open to the public online! One of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk tales, fairy tales, historic tales, family tales. Bring whatever story you...
01
August
2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Humanist Happy Hour
Our Humanist Happy Hour is back! Every month we’re hosting evening gatherings with drinks, snacks, and great conversation. Looking for Humanist community? Passionate about social justice? Curious about Humanism and...
02
August
2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist in Residence Jody Sperling
Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling of Time Lapse Dance is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.
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Our building holds a distinct place in New York City’s architectural history. Offering breathtaking views of Central Park and elegant, well-appointed spaces, our historic meeting house is the perfect venue for your special event. Our beautiful, century-old building retains its historic charm while providing guests with the very best in modern services.
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