We organise a range of online and in-person events around the country. Please use the tabs to see events organised by humanist communities, or as part of our Faith to Faithless programme.
Humanists UK’s events programme includes major events around the country designed to raise public awareness of humanism and related topics, including its annual lecture series and annual Convention.
Humanists UK Convention 2024 | Cardiff
14 June 2024, 19:00
Cardiff Students' Union, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3QN
A Walk Through Deep Time | Northern Ireland Humanists
27 April 2024, 10:45
Colin Glen River Entrance, 163 Stewartstown Rd, Belfast, BT17 0HW
Senior Geologist Kirstin Lemon will lead us through the beautiful Colin Glen Forest and explain the fascinating geology along the river course. We may even find a few fossils!
Rally for Assisted Dying
29 April 2024, 15:29
Parliament Square Garden, London, SW1P 3JX
Join us for a momentous rally in support of assisted dying. This is our moment to campaign for compassion, autonomy, and dignity for all.
In Conversation with Susie Alegre | Being Human in the Age of AI
15 May 2024, 19:00
Online
An international human rights lawyer and author, Susie Alegre's first book 'Freedom to Think' was a Financial Times Technology Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize 2023. Her second book 'Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI' is due to be published on 2 May 2024. She published and appears regularly in national and international media talking about the impact of technology on human rights.
Humanism in Action 2024 | Cardiff
14 June 2024, 11:00
Cardiff Students' Union, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3QN
In conversation with Lady Hale: assisted dying, and Tony Nicklinson's legacy
26 June 2024, 19:30
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Join Humanists UK and My Death, My Decision for a very special event featuring Lady Brenda Hale, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (2017-2020).
Being there equally for non-religious people: how can we do it better?
18 July 2024, 12:30
Online
Jo Mutlow leverages her expertise in humanist pastoral care and co-hosts a podcast to foster inclusive conversations and broaden chaplaincy's approach to care, emphasizing dialogue that respects non-religious perspectives. Open to NRPSN members and the public alike, we welcome anyone interested in learning more.
The challenge of conversations in Limboland | NRPSN
9 October 2024, 12:30
Online
Jo Mutlow explores the emotional and spiritual challenges of supporting individuals in uncertain situations, like awaiting test results or decisions, through her book 'Being There' and pastoral care work, while also co-hosting a podcast to foster inclusive, cross-belief dialogues on chaplaincy. Open to NRPSN members and the public alike, we welcome anyone interested in learning more.
These are events organised by Humanists UK Local groups and special interest sections. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities.
Conway Hall Library Visit | LGBT Humanists
17 April 2024, 18:00
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
April Sunday Social | Exeter Humanists
21 April 2024, 10:30
The Sidwell Street Bakehouse, 178/179 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RD
Our regular third Sunday of the month social at the Sidwell St. Bakehouse. There will be (fresh) cakes, hot drinks, and lots of chatter.
The Enemy Within - A Tale of Muslim Britain by Sayeeda Warsi | Leeds Humanists Book Club
24 April 2024, 19:00
We will be exploring humanist perspectives on Sayeeda Warsi's 2017 book, which focuses on anti-Muslim bigotry from her personal and political perspective. The book explores themes of faith, religion, loyalty, belonging, acceptance and identity.
Middlemarch | Leicester Humanists Book Club
25 April 2024, 18:00
The Garden Room - The Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RD
Join us for a welcoming and engaging discussion of our book of the month - Middlemarch, by George Eliot - from a humanist perspective.
Show Me Your Pride: Banner Making with Alice Gabb
30 April 2024, 18:30
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
In preparation for London’s Pride celebrations 2024, join banner-making expert Alice Gabb to create a bespoke banner, inspired by LGBT Humanists' history.
April Social | Sheffield Humanists
30 April 2024, 19:00
Showroom Café Bar, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Our socials are a perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and have a drink and something to eat too!
May Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
12 May 2024, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Phoenix Square, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Come and join us for tea, coffee, cake, and conversation, at our Sunday monthly morning social.
No One Left Behind: IDAHOBIT 2024
17 May 2024, 18:30
Brockway Room, Conway Hall, London, WC1R 4RL
Join us for a talk to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Hear LGBT perspectives on phobia in the media, past and present, exploring this year's theme of 'No One Left Behind'.
May Sunday Social | Exeter Humanists
19 May 2024, 10:30
The Sidwell Street Bakehouse, 178/179 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RD
Our regular third Sunday of the month social at the Sidwell St. Bakehouse. There will be (fresh) cakes, hot drinks, and lots of chatter.
June Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists
9 June 2024, 11:00
Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre, Phoenix Square, Leicester, LE1 1TG
Come and join us for tea, coffee, cake, and conversation, at our Sunday monthly morning social.
June Sunday Social | Exeter Humanists
16 June 2024, 10:30
The Sidwell Street Bakehouse, 178/179 Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6RD
Our regular third Sunday of the month social at the Sidwell St. Bakehouse. There will be (fresh) cakes, hot drinks, and lots of chatter.
Picturing Nonconformity – Exhibition Opening (18:30-21:00) | LGBT Humanist Heritage
11 July 2024, 18:30
Brockway Room, Conway Hall, London, WC1R 4RL
Join us in launching the landmark exhibition celebrating the 45th anniversary of LGBT Humanists. This archival and artistic showcase will be brought to life with performances and a short talk on the making of the exhibition.
Picturing Nonconformity – Exhibition Opening (20:00-21:30) | LGBT Humanist Heritage
11 July 2024, 20:00
Brockway Room, Conway Hall, London, WC1R 4RL
Join us in launching the landmark exhibition celebrating the 45th anniversary of LGBT Humanists. This archival and artistic showcase will be brought to life with performances and a short talk on the making of the exhibition.
Picturing Nonconformity: LGBT Humanist Heritage
12 July 2024, 10:00
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Experience a landmark exhibition celebrating LGBT Humanists, revealing their rich archival holdings from Bishopsgate and Conway Hall. This printed ephemera will be complemented by LGBT artists' illustrations of figures from further back in history whose religious, gender and sexual non-conformity inspire us today.
Lead Me Into Temptation, Please | LGBT Summer Fair
13 July 2024, 12:00
Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL
Join us for a summery day of performances, workshops, talks, market stalls, an exhibition, and more! The historic spaces of Conway Hall will be transformed into an LGBT festival, inspired by the annual fairs hosted LGBT Humanists in the 1980s. Join us for music, art showcases, and a whole lot of fun!
Are you looking for local group events? Humanists UK’s network of partner humanist groups also host events up and down the country.
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s programme providing support to people who leave high-control religions. It puts on a mixture of socials and public lectures across the UK, as well as apostasy awareness training events for service providers.
Apostasy Awareness Course (Online) | Faith to Faithless
17 April 2024, 12:30
Online
Introduction course to the issues people face when leaving high-control religious groups
Manchester social for the ex-religious | Faith to Faithless
27 April 2024, 14:00
If you would like to meet others who have left high-control religious groups, then please join us for our monthly social in Manchester for drinks and chats.
Humanists In Conversation With… is an ongoing series of online events in which we speak to writers, activists, politicians, thinkers, and policy-makers about some of life’s big ideas.
In Conversation with Susie Alegre | Being Human in the Age of AI
15 May 2024, 19:00
Online
An international human rights lawyer and author, Susie Alegre's first book 'Freedom to Think' was a Financial Times Technology Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize 2023. Her second book 'Human Rights, Robot Wrongs: Being Human in the Age of AI' is due to be published on 2 May 2024. She published and appears regularly in national and international media talking about the impact of technology on human rights.
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