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Can secular humanism meet our spiritual needs?
Join the Freethinkers’ Forum onThursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Keith Summey Library in North Charleston. We will be discussing the question, “Can secular humanism meet our spiritual needs?”
Religion has long claimed to be the source of meaning, transcendence, and connection — needs that are often called “spiritual.” But if we reject the supernatural, do those needs go away? Or do secular humanists also experience a yearning for awe, wonder, and a sense of belonging to something larger than ourselves? If so, how do we meet those needs without belief in gods, souls, or the afterlife?
The December 2025 issue of The Separationist is out now!
We look back on what we have achieved in 2025, launching several new initiatives, building a...
5th Sunday Brunch at Kid Cashew
We went to Kid Cashew in Mt Pleasant for 5th Sunday Brunch on November 30, 2025.
Trivia Night at Mex 1
We had an 8-person team for trivia on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina in West...
December 2025: The Project by David Graham
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, news spread about his implementation of Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page document published by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation. The debates—and anxiety—surrounding this initiative have only increased as authors of the Project assume positions of power in the second Trump administration.
January 2026: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive–which they don’t have to be. We rely too much on routine and the conventions of gatherings when we should focus on distinctiveness and the people involved. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play.
Remove the Regime Protest March
In solidarity with the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, D.C., SHL board member Bonnie...
Nov ’25 Feminist Magic Market
On Saturday, November 22, 2025 we tabled at the Feminist Magic Market in Park Circle, spreading...
Lowcountry Food Bank (November 2025)
11 members of our community showed up for our monthly volunteer shift at the Lowcountry Food Bank...
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, December 4th, Freethinkers Forum at 6:30 pm at the Keith Summey Library in North Charleston discussing the question, “How should we relate to traditionally religious holidays?”
- Sunday, December 7th, Movie Club watching the 2022 holiday film Spirited at Deb & Rob’s house at 5 pm.
- Tuesday, December 9th, Volunteer at the Lowcountry Food Bank at 1 pm.
- Tuesday, December 9th, Happy Humanist Hour at 7 pm at Bahama Breeze next to Northwoods Mall.
- Thursday, December 11th, Makers’ Studio at 2 pm at Ann’s house in Mt. Pleasant.
- Sunday, December 14th, Secular Kids’ Play Date at 11 am at Gahagan Park in Summerville.
- Sunday, December 14th, Pop-Up Protest at 2 pm in front of Charleston City Hall.
- Sunday, December 14th, Solstice Party and Potluck at 5:30 pm at The Overture on Daniel Island.
- Saturday, December 20th, Food Distribution with Park Circle Cares at 8 am at North Charleston High School.
- Sunday, December 28th, Secular Kids’ Play Date at 11 am at Gahagan Park in Summerville.
- Sunday, December 28th, Book Club at 3 pm at the Charleston Public Library discussing The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America by David Graham.
- Sunday, January 25th, Book Club at 3 pm at the Charleston Public Library discussing The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker.
Regular Monthly Schedule
Our normal schedule of events is as follows. Sometimes we deviate from our regular schedule for specific events and scheduling conflicts.
1st Sunday: Movie Club
2nd Sunday: Activist Sunday
2nd Tuesday: Happy Humanist Hour (Dinner Club)
3rd Sunday: Member Gathering
4th Sunday: Book Club
4th Week: Trivia Night (days and locations vary)
5th Sunday: 5th Sunday Brunch