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Q2 2026: We Are Family
Founded in Charleston, We Are Family is the state’s oldest nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ young people.
Spring 2026 Potluck Picnic
Join us at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 17th for SHL's annual spring picnic at Wannamaker County Park, and enjoy food and fellowship with your humanist friends. Please RSVP! If you've never been to an SHL event, we'd especially like to welcome you. We invite you to bring food and drinks to share, but...
Behind the Curve
Twenty round-earth truthers watched the 2019 documentary film Behind the Curve on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The private screening was hosted by Beth Balkite in the Reel Room at The Overture on Daniel Island. Following the screening we had an excellent discussion, then some of us went to dinner at...
Makers Studio at Hobcaw Brewing (April 2026)
Crafty humanists gathered at Hobcaw Brewing in Mt Pleasant on Thursday, April 16, 2026 for our monthly Makers Studio. We were joined by Free Mom Hugs to work on bracelets to give out for Pride. Join us for future Makers Studio events. We will be exploring different times and locations, so keep an...
Happy Humanist Hour at Ms. Rose’s (April 2026)
Seventeen happy humanists gathered at Ms. Rose's Fine Food & Cocktails on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for another lively night out filled with good food, drinks, good conversation, and great company.
Lowcountry Food Bank (April 2026)
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 eight humanists worked with volunteers from Pure Insurance to pack over 900 "backpack buddies"--bags of snacks that are given to school children that may not have food at home. We volunteer at the food bank on the second Tuesday of every month.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
The wonderful book, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, has been made into a new Netflix movie that will premier Mother’s Day weekend. With Beth Balkite graciously hosting us at Overture, we invite you to this book club/ movie club crossover event. Join us to watch the new movie, and...
April 2026 SINO Protest
It was a small demonstration, but on Sunday, April 12, 2026 we continued to stand up against the democratic backsliding underway in our country at our monthly Silence Is Not an Option (SINO) protest. Join us on the second Sunday of every month, at 2 pm in front of Charleston City Hall.
Visit to Mother Emanuel AME Church
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, 18 members of the SHL community made a visit to Mother Emanuel AME Church where church historian, Lee Bennett, talked to us about the history of the church.
How do you talk about death without religious belief?
Join the Freethinkers’ Forum on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Keith Summey Library in North Charleston. We will be discussing the question, “How do you talk about death without religious belief?”
In a culture where death is framed through religious language and ritual, secular humanists must develop their own ways of understanding mortality and supporting the grieving. Drawing on values like legacy, memory, and the meaning of a finite life, they face the challenge of expressing comfort and navigating loss without relying on beliefs in an afterlife.
How do you navigate being a non-religious person in a deeply religious place?
In South Carolina, where religion strongly shapes social and public life, non-believers often face expectations to conform—even in Charleston’s more diverse culture. For secular humanists, this creates ongoing challenges around authenticity and belonging while living out values grounded in reason, ethics, and respect for all beliefs.
5th Sunday Brunch & Karaoke
So. Much. FUN!!! 🎉🎉🎉 We had a fantastic time at our Karaoke Brunch, hosted by Molly and Richard on Sunday, March 29, 2026. We ate delicious food and sang our hearts out.March has five Sundays, which means it’s time for our 5th Sunday Brunch — and this one comes with a microphone. Molly and Richard...
No Kings Protest (March 2026)
More than 35 members of the SHL community showed up and stood proud today at the “No Kings” protest in North Charleston—joining thousands of neighbors in a powerful, visible stand for democracy. For two hours, from 3 to 5 p.m., an estimated 7,000 people lined both sides of Ashley Phosphate Rd in...
March 2026 Sip & Mingle
SHL’s inaugural Sip & Mingle event was held Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at The Wine Bar in Mt Pleasant and proved to be an immediate success. Fifteen people attended, including three new faces, making for a lively and welcoming atmosphere. The event delivered exactly what it was intended to: a...
March 2026 Trivia Night
The Non-Prophets, one of our two teams competing in pub trivia at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, were victorious, claiming first prize. All ten Happy Humanists enjoyed a fun night out.
May 2026: Galileo’s Daughter by Dava Sobel
Dava Sobel’s *Galileo’s Daughter* pairs the scientific achievements of Galileo Galilei—whose support of heliocentrism led to conflict with the Roman Inquisition—with the intimate story of his daughter Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun whose letters reveal a close bond that sustained him through his final years.
March 2026 Adopt-A-Highway
Nine secular humanists spent Sunday morning, on March 22, 2026 picking up trash from the side of the road, in service to our community.
March 2026: Mother Emanuel by Kevin Sacks
Few people beyond South Carolina’s Lowcountry knew of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston–Mother Emanuel–before the night of June 17, 2015, when a twenty-one-year-old white supremacist walked into Bible study and slaughtered the church’s charismatic pastor and eight other worshippers. Although the shooter had targeted Mother Emanuel–the first A.M.E. church in the South–to agitate racial strife, he did not anticipate the aftermath: an outpouring of forgiveness from the victims’ families and a reckoning with the divisions of caste that have afflicted Charleston and the South since the earliest days of European settlement.
March ’26 Feminist Magic Market
We tabled at the Feminist Magic Market in Park Circle on Saturday, March 21, 2026. In addition to raising awareness for the secular community in Charleston, our Secular Families group introduced a children's table and a photo booth.
Project Hail Mary
We went to see Project Hail Mary on opening night, Friday, March 20, 2026, as an ad hoc event. It was our largest turnout to date with 27 people at the movie and 20 attending the dinner after the film at Taste of India.
Confessions of a Former Conspiracy Theorist
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry held their monthly Member Gathering where featured speaker Coleman Watts gave an engaging talk on why people fall for cults, cons, and conspiracy theories, drawing on his own experience as a former conspiracy enthusiast who later became a skeptical commentator.
Happy Humanist Hour at 843 Korean
Fourteen Happy Humanists gathered to share a meal at 843 Korean Restaurant in North Charleston on March 10, 2026.
Lowcountry Food Bank (March 2026)
Ten secular humanists worked with other volunteers to bag sweet potatoes at our monthly volunteer shift at the Lowcountry Food Bank on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
2026 Charleston Women’s March
On Saturday, March 7, 2026 we joined activists from across the lowcountry to demonstrate solidarity with women around the world in honor of International Women's Day.
When kids are involved, how should non-believers handle religious family?
Children both shape and are shaped by the beliefs around them, making interactions with religious friends and family especially sensitive for non-believers involved in their lives. Whether as parents or mentors, secular individuals must navigate when and how to engage on these issues—and whether different boundaries should apply to friends versus relatives.
No Kings: Nationwide Day of Action
On Saturday, March 28, people across the country will take to the streets for NO KINGS, a peaceful national day of action against the authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. Humanists know that we the people are the rescuers we need right now. In a democracy, the people...
Musical March: Across the Universe
For our March 1, 2026 meeting we watched Across the Universe, the winner of our vote for favorite musical. The private screening was hosted by Deb Britt. Thirteen musical appreciating humanists gathered, shared snacks, pizza, watched, and discussed the film.
No War with Iran Protest
Several Secular Humanists answered the call to an emergency protest in Charleston's Marion Square on Saturday, February 28, 2026 to protest the regime's illegal war against Iran.
Feb 2026 Trivia Night
Nine humanists gathered for our monthly Trivia Night at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, only to find trivia cancelled. So we hung out, had tasty Mexican food and drinks and had a great time anyway.
April 2026: The Truth About Immigration by Zeke Hernandez
Immigration is one of the most controversial topics in the United States―and everywhere else. Pundits, politicians, and the public usually depict immigrants either as villains who pose a threat to our economy, culture, and safety, or as victims―needy outsiders whom we must help, at our own cost if necessary. But the data clearly debunk both narratives. From jobs, investment, and innovation to cultural vitality and national security, more immigration has an overwhelmingly positive impact on everything that makes a society successful.
In The Truth About Immigration, Wharton professor Zeke Hernandez draws from nearly twenty years of research to answer all the big questions about immigration. He combines moving personal stories with rigorous research to offer an accessible, apolitical, and evidence-based look at how newcomers affect our local communities and our nation.
February 2026: Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang
For more than two centuries, the United States Constitution has given us the right to a society where church and state exist independently. But Christianity has been hijacked by far-right groups and politicians who seek to impose their narrow views on government, often to justify oppressive and unequal policies. The extremists who weaponize the Bible for earthly power aren’t actually on the side of Jesus—and historically they never have been. How do we fight back against those acting—literally—in bad faith?
February 2026 Adopt-A-Highway
On February 22, 2026 eight members of the SHL community came out on a Sunday morning to be of service--doing something that actually makes the world better--picking up trash along our designated section of Azalea Drive in North Charleston. Due to inclement weather cancellations we had not been out...
Productive Dialogue in Polarized Times: Effective Persuasion
For our February 15, 2026 member gathering, Dr. Bonnie Cleaveland led an excellent workshop. We had a huge turnout, with more than 45 participants filling the auditorium at the Main Public Library downtown.
Dr. Cleaveland’s presentation, Productive Dialogue in Polarized Times: Effective Persuasion, addressed a challenge many of us encounter regularly: how to have constructive conversations with people whose beliefs—about politics, media, or even basic facts—differ sharply from our own. Rather than offering platitudes, she grounded the discussion in psychological research and practical strategy.
February 2026 Makers Studio
About ten crafty humanists gathered at Creative Studio 1 in the Wando Mount Pleasant Library for this month’s Makers Studio on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Fiber artists brought socks, hats, and other works-in-progress, including “Melt the ICE” hats inspired by recent craftivism efforts. Others...
Happy Humanist Hour at Dragon Palace Bistro
Eighteen Happy Humanists gathered to share a meal at Dragon Palace Bistro on Daniel Island on February 10, 2026.
Lowcountry Food Bank (February 2026)
Nine Secular Humanists worked along side a huge crew of volunteers from FedEx at our February shift at the Lowcountry Food Bank, packing "Backpack Buddies"--bags of snacks that are given out children that may not have access to food at home. We prepared 1,380 Backpack Buddies, packed into 230...
February 2026 SINO Protest
Despite the cold weather, we once again exceeded the 24-person limit on the number of protestors allowed under Charleston’s unconstitutional 1st Amendment ordinance, so had to break up into multiple, independent protests, for our monthly Activist Sunday Pop-Up Protest on February 8, 2026. Midway...
Sentimental Value
We watched Sentimental Value on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The private screening was hosted by Beth Balkite in the Reel Room at The Overture on Daniel Island. 14 people attended the screening. After the film we had a great discussion in the Reel Room, then half the group went to dinner at Agaves...
Are there ethical limits that should be imposed on the pursuit of science and technology?
From early tools to modern gene editing, human progress has relied on science and technology—yet not all advances promote human flourishing. Emerging fields like artificial intelligence and genetic engineering raise complex ethical questions about privacy, inequality, and human identity, challenging secular humanists to consider whether limits should be placed on scientific and technological pursuit.
Anti-ICE Protest in Marion Square
On Sunday, January 25, 2026 more than a dozen members of the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry joined hundreds of others in Charleston's Marion Square to stand in solidarity with Minneapolis and to oppose the tyranny of the regime, and to protest against the lawless chaos ICE has unleashed...
SHL Snow Day
Our member gathering planned for Sunday, January 25, 2026 had to be cancelled due to snow in Charleston! We postponed the scheduled talk--Coleman Watts, "Confessions of a Former Conspiracy Theorist"--to our March member gathering.
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.
Happy Humanist Hour at La Hacienda
For our Happy Humanist Hour on January 13, 2026 we ate at La Hacienda on International Blvd in North Charleston. We had a big turnout and enjoyed good food, great company and yummy churros.
Lowcountry Food Bank (January 2026)
We had 11 volunteers for our monthly shift at the Lowcountry Food Bank on January 13, 2026. Some of us bagged or boxed sweet potatoes, while others packed Good Cheer boxes.
January 2026 SINO Protest
We had at least 50 people spread across the four corners of the intersection of Broad and Meeting Streets for our monthly Pop-Up protest in front of Charleston City Hall! Thank you to everyone who came out to show support for a free and democratic America! SHL continues its support for Silence Is...
Can secular humanism meet our spiritual needs?
If we reject the supernatural, do the needs often labeled “spiritual”—awe, meaning, and connection—disappear, or persist in secular form? Humanists respond in varied ways, finding fulfillment in art, nature, or science, or rejecting the concept entirely, raising the question of whether secular humanism can itself provide meaning, transcendence, and community.
Song Sung Blue
Come see the film Song Sung Blue with your non-religious friends from the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry (SHL)! We are going to the 3:30 pm showing at the Citadel Stadium 16 theater in West Ashley on Sunday, January 4, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to dinner at Metro Diner, located at 1808 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The January 2026 issue of The Separationist is out now!
We discuss the latest political outrage when Pete Hegseth moved to impose Christian nationalism on the military by revoking the US Army’s Spiritual Fitness Guide for “pushing secular humanism”, examining what the Army’s spiritual fitness program actually contains. Coincidently this comes out just...
Q4 2025: The Sustainability Institute
We raised $900 for The Sustainability Institute, our Q4 2025 Charity of the Quarter. We believe this was a particularly fitting choice for the fall and holiday season, as their work helps low-income families improve their housing, strengthen energy security, and enter winter with healthier, safer...
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.
2025 Highlights
Solstice Party and Potluck
We held our annual Winter Solstice Celebration and Potluck on December 14, 2025. More than 30 humanists, including several new friends, gathered to celebrate the year, share good food and great company.Let's gather to enjoy food, drink, good friends and the coming of longer days at the SHL 2025...
December SINO Protest
We had more than 20 people participate in our Pop-Up protest outside Charleston City Hall on Sunday, December 14, 2025. SHL continues its support for Silence Is Not An Option(SINO) and their monthly pop-up protests. The city enforces a restrictive and unconstitutional First Amendment ordinance...
Makers’ Studio (December 2025)
A group of crafty humanists got together for some holiday fun, making ornaments and working on other projects at our second Makers' Studio on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Happy Humanist Hour at Bahama Breeze
We shared a meal at Bahama Breeze in North Charleston on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 for our monthly Happy Humanist Hour.
Lowcountry Food Bank (December 2025)
On December 9, 2025, five members of our community showed up for our monthly volunteer shift at the Lowcountry Food Bank. Two of us helped pack "Good Cheer" boxes of food to be delivered to families in need, while the other three worked to quality check and sort donations.
Spirited
For our December 7, 2025 movie club, members nominated then voted on their favorite holiday films. Spirited won the vote and Deb & Rob Britt hosted the screening in their home. People brought snacks to share and we ordered pizza. Spirited (2022) is a musical comedy reimagining of A Christmas...
How should secular humanists relate to traditionally religious holidays?
Many secular humanists retain cultural ties to religious holidays even after rejecting their beliefs, raising questions about identity and authenticity. Can these holidays be meaningfully celebrated for their cultural and communal value without theology, or should they be set aside in favor of secular traditions?
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 strong secular community in the lowcountry, and we call on our entire community to help us continue to improve on these successes. We also got a short letter to the editor from Herb Silverman, a report on...
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 Ashley. We were doing well, but bet big on the final question and blew it 🤷. We still had a ton of fun!
Remove the Regime Protest March
In solidarity with the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, D.C., SHL board member Bonnie Cleaveland organized a protest march in downtown Charleston on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Bonnie boldly pushed back against the city's restrictive first amendment ordinance to secure a permit to march in...
Nov ’25 Feminist Magic Market
On Saturday, November 22, 2025 we tabled at the Feminist Magic Market in Park Circle, spreading joy while raising awareness of our vibrant secular community in the Lowcountry.
Lowcountry Food Bank (November 2025)
11 members of our community showed up for our monthly volunteer shift at the Lowcountry Food Bank on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. We got divided to different tasks with some members writing thank you cards, some packing Backpack Buddies, and with most of us bagging oranges.
Housing, Sustainability, and Justice: Why Reconnecting Union Heights Matters
For our member gathering on Sunday, November 16, 2025, Bryan Cordell, Executive Director of The Sustainability Institute gave a presentation on the institute and Project 218: Reconnecting Union Heights.After the presentation we engaged in direct action by writing postcards to elected...
2025 Festival of Lights Fun Walk
For the second year we participated in the Festival of Lights fun walk on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The weather was great, the company even better, and it was so much fun!
Nov 2025: Mellow Mushroom in Mt Pleasant
We shared a meal at Mellow Mushroom in Mt Pleasant on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for our monthly Happy Humanist Hour.
November SINO Protest
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, SHL continued its support for Silence Is Not An Option (SINO) and their monthly pop-up protests in Charleston. The city enforces a restrictive First Amendment ordinance requiring a permit for any protest involving more than 24 participants. In practice, this rule is...
What are the political obligations of a secular humanist?
In the wake of recent elections, secular humanists are prompted to reflect on their political responsibilities in a turbulent climate. While grounded in values like dignity and justice, translating those into action raises difficult questions about engagement, burnout, and balance—challenging individuals to define what meaningful participation looks like without sacrificing well-being.
Bugonia
Come see the film Bugonia with your non-religious friends from the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry (SHL)! We are going to the 3:20 pm showing at the Citadel Stadium 16 theater in West Ashley on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons,...
Charleston Black Pride Expo 2025
SHL had a table at the Charleston Black Pride 2025 Health, Wellness, and Talent Expo in Moncks Corner on November 1, 2025. It was a really fun event with food and entertainment, and concluded with a panel discussion about the trans experience.The Expo vendors included LGBTQIA+ advocacy...
The November 2025 issue of The Separationist is out now!
A large contingent of SHL members attended the Freedom From Religion Foundation's annual convention last month in Myrtle Beach, and we share their experiences. We've got Herb Silverman's welcoming remarks, as well as a story about what happened when Nancy Mace tried to score political points by...
Freethinkers Under 40
On Thursday, October 30th, we hosted our first-ever Reason on Tap: Young and Godless Happy Hour—a new initiative designed to create space for nonreligious adults under 40. Along with the return of programming for secular families, this marks an important step in our broader effort to diversify SHL...
Freethinkers take first at pub trivia
The Freethinkers trivia team was again victorious, tying for first place at the pub trivia competition at LG’s by the Creek in Hanahan on Wednesday, October 29th. A big shout-out to James for being our ringer, without whom we would not have done nearly so well.
November 2025: How Minds Change by David McRaney
What made a prominent conspiracy-theorist YouTuber finally see that 9/11 was not a hoax? How do voter opinions shift from neutral to resolute? Can widespread social change only take place when a generation dies out? From one of our greatest thinkers on reasoning, HOW MINDS CHANGE is a book about the science, and the experience, of transformation.
October 2025: Money, Lies, and God by Katherine Stewart
We are reading Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy by Katherine Stewart for our October book club meeting. The meeting will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, October 26th in Meeting Room B of the Main Public Library downtown. Metered street parking is free on Sundays,...
October 2025 Adopt-A-Highway
On Sunday, October 26, 2025 nine members of the SHL community worked to make Charleston a bit better by pickup up trash on the side of the road.
FFRF Convention
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) held their 2025 national convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Having the country’s largest secular advocacy organization gathering right here in the home state of the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry (SHL) created an incredible opportunity that...
We Say No Kings!
Today, all across the country Americans stood together to say, “No Kings!” We oppose the anti-American authoritarian take-over of the Trump regime and the complicity of the collaborators in the Republican party. An estimated 7 million people protested today in overwhelmingly peaceful...
Herb Sells Out!
SHL Founder Herb Silverman opened the 2025 Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) convention with a welcoming address with his usual wit and charm. He then received an award for his service to the secular community, and proceeded to sell out of the three boxes of books he bought, leaving some...
Post & Courier Covers SINO Protest
The Post & Courier did a great feature on the October 12, 2025 SINO protests, and SHL participants are featured prominently in the photos and story. https://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_sc/charleston-protest-first-amendment-permit-ordinance/article_a37a4e05-45a1-4652-876e-1726da05e833.html
Lowcountry Food Bank (October 2025)
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5 volunteers from SHL work at the Lowcountry Food Bank, staking boxes, and sorting donations into packages for distribution.
Happy Humanist Hour at Taco Boy
We met at Taco Boy downtown for our October 14, 2025 Happy Humanist Hour.
Oct 12th Pop-Up Protest
Cold rain couldn’t stop our committed secular activists! On Sunday, October 12, 2025, members of SHL braved the dreary weather to stand in front of Charleston City Hall in defense of First Amendment freedoms—protecting the separation of church and state, free speech, and the right to assemble....
SHL @ Charleston Pride Festival 2025
The 2025 Charleston Pride Festival, held Saturday, October 11th, may have been cold and rainy, but that didn’t dampen our spirits! We’re so grateful to all the dedicated volunteers who braved the weather to represent SHL and share our message of inclusion and humanist values. Despite the chill,...
Are some book bans justifiable?
During Banned Books Week, we defend the freedom to read and resist censorship—especially of marginalized voices—but difficult questions arise when books are linked to harm, hate, or violence. For humanists and progressives, this creates a tension between protecting expression and considering whether any limits on access are justified.
One Battle After Another
We are going to the 4:30 pm showing at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16 theater in West Ashley on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano, located at 1660 Savannah Hwy in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Oct ’25 Feminist Magic Market
We tabled at the Feminist Magic Market in Park Circle on Sunday, October 5, 2025. It was a lively day of community connection, creativity, and conversation. We had the opportunity to promote the vibrant secular community here in the Lowcountry and show our support for local artists, makers, and...
The October 2025 issue of The Separationist is out now!
South Carolina is #1 in state mandated book bans. This month we are focused on pushing back against Christian nationalist infringement on our freedom to read.Here is what is in the issue: From the Epicenter of Book BanningThe present campaign to remove books from libraries is part of a larger...
Q3 2025: Just Bee
We raised $695 for our Q3 2025 Charity of the Quarter, Just Bee, a South Carolina-based nonprofit advocating for the Autistic and Neurodivergent community.
Founded by Layla Luna, a passionate mother and advocate inspired by her nonverbal Autistic son, Just Bee is building a world where neurodivergent individuals are not only seen—but understood, supported, and celebrated. From pushing landmark legislation like Rio’s Law—which created the first license plate in the country alerting first responders to an autistic passenger—to launching educational outreach programs like Just Bee My Friend, Layla and her team are creating tangible change in our communities.
September 2025: Read Banned Books! 3rd Annual Discussion & Celebration
For our September 28, 2025 meeting we are having our 3rd annual Banned Books Discussion and Celebration. Participants will choose their own banned book to read and report on.
September 2025 Adopt-A-Highway
12 members of our community came out for trash pick up on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Volunteer at the Feminist Magic Market
The Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry are excited to join the fun again at the Feminist Magic Market on Sunday, October 5th from 11 to 4pm. We'll be joining 9 other great non-profits in the Give Back Garden behind Itinerant Books in Park Circle. We will have all the best Humanist swag! Grab some...
Trivia Night @ Mex 1 in West Ashely
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, fourteen faith-free friends got together for Trivia Night at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina in West Ashley. We played as two teams of 7, with team names Didn't Get Raptured, and Something You Can't Say Out Loud. Team Didn't Get Raptured bet it all and lost bigly. Team...
Kayaking Adventure
On September 21, 2025, 15 Happy humanists had a great time on a gorgeous day kayaking in the marshes off Bowen Island.Ready to get out of the city and enjoy the Lowcountry’s gems? As the heat and humidity fade with autumn, join other SHL members for an afternoon kayaking among the salt grass....
The Roses
We are going to the 11:10 am showing at the Regal Palmetto Grande in Mt Pleasant on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to PF Chang’s , located at 1885 N Highway 17 near the theater, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Karaoke Night
We had a great turnout and a ton of fun at our Karaoke Night on Friday, September 12, 2025. Special thanks to Deb & Rob Britt for hosting, and to everyone who made it such a fun evening!Join the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry for Karaoke Night—a night of music, laughter, and community at...
Happy Humanist Hour at Taco Boy
We are going to Taco Boy Downtown for our October 14th Happy Humanist Hour.
Pride T-Shirts
Show your pride and your humanist values with SHL’s brand-new Pride t-shirts! 🎉 We’ve got two bold designs—“Gay the Pray Away” and “Straight But Not Narrow”—available in a wide range of colors and women's v-neck style so you can find the one that’s just right for you. Order by September 19th in...
Lowcountry Food Bank (September 2025)
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5 volunteers from SHL joined with 7 other volunteers to sort and bag sweet potatoes at the Lowcountry Food Bank.
Happy Humanist Hour at Ms. Rose’s
We met at Ms. Rose's in West Ashley for our September 9th Happy Humanist Hour.
The Resistance Lab Organizing Training
We had 13 people at our Resistance Lab watch party and workshop on Sunday, September 7, 2025.For our September Activist Sunday, SHL is hosting a watch party for The Resistance Lab Organizing Training with Rep. Pramila Jayapal at 1:30 pm on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the We Are Family LGBTQIA+...
Can humans actually solve our problems?
Secular humanism rests on optimism about humanity’s ability to solve major challenges through reason and cooperation—but mounting crises, from climate change to democratic backsliding, call that optimism into question. Humanists are thus challenged to examine whether progress is real and how to sustain hope and ethical commitment in the face of uncertainty.
Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Protest
Today, we joined the nationwide Workers Over Billionaires mobilization. More than a dozen SHL activists joined over 160 Lowcountry residents for the 50-50-1 SC organized protest. This was one of more than 1,000 protests across the country. I haven’t found a reliable estimate for the total number...
The September issue of The Separationist is out now!
This month we set out a plan for increasing the diversity of SHL, report good news from the American Humanist Association, remember Tom Lehrer, stand up against book bans, and report on a new partnership with Recovering From Religion. We’ve also got all the regular SHL volunteer service and...
5th Sunday Brunch at Mpishi
We brunched at Mpishi on Daniel Island for our August 5th Sunday Brunch on 8/31/25.
August 2025: The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes
For our August 24, 2025 meeting we are reading The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes.
Workers Over Billionaires Nationwide Mobilization & Protest
In coordination with 50-50-1 and May Day Strong, SHL will be joining activists across the country for a nationwide mobilization on Labor Day: Workers Over Billionaires! We will be rallying on Monday, September 1st from 10 am to noon on Remount Rd in Hanahan from Yeamans Hall Rd to the IGA (see map...
September 2025 Lowcountry Foodbank
SHL is volunteering to work at the Lowcountry Food Bank, located at 2864 Azalea Dr in Charleston, on Tuesday, September 9th from 1 – 3 PM. Volunteers work in the warehouse, helping to inspect food donations, sort fresh produce, and pack food, ensuring that it is ready to be distributed throughout the community. Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk.
September 2025 Adopt-A-Highway
SHL is volunteering to clean a 2-mile portion of Azalea Drive across from the Bend on Sunday September 28th starting at 9:30 AM. Volunteers can park at 3775 Azalea Dr in North Charleston.
Petition in opposition to ICE detention camp in SC
We are sharing this petition from the ACLU of South Carolina with our Secular Activists.
Anti-immigrant politicians want to build a version of Florida’s disastrous Alligator Alcatraz facility here in South Carolina. We, the undersigned, say “Not in our names.”
Game Day, August 2025
For our August member gathering we are holding a Game Day in the auditorium of the Charleston Country Public Library at 68 Calhoun St in Charleston on Sunday, August 17th, starting at 2:30 pm. Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition playing board games! This...
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August 2025: 843 Korean BBQ and Sushi House in North Charleston
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025 we dined at 843 Korean BBQ and Sushi House in North Charleston
Code of Conduct for the Freethinkers’ Forum
Code of Conduct This group exists to promote thoughtful, open-minded discussion on topics of ethics, science, philosophy, politics, and the human experience. We value reason, compassion, curiosity, and dialogue. To maintain a space where all participants feel welcome to contribute, we ask all...
EMERGENCY Book Club: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
We are having an emergency book club meeting on Saturday, August 9th to discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
Are you anti-religious?
While not anti-religious, SHL supports both religious freedom and the rights of non-believers, creating a community that includes individuals with a wide range of views—some shaped by harm from religion. This raises the challenge of supporting those experiences while maintaining an inclusive, respectful environment for all.
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We are going to the 12:15 pm showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to the lunch buffet at Zen Asian Fusion Restaurant, located at 2037 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Rage Against the Regime Protest
On Saturday, August 2, 2025 SHL members joined around 130 other activists from around the lowcountry to Rage Against the Regime, as part of a nation wide mobilization to support democracy and resist the authoritarian actions of the Trump regime.
The August issue of The Separationist is out now!
The Separationist is now a FREE Substack newsletter. We have transitioned from MailChimp to the Substack platform. YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBSCRIBE, REGISTER FOR SUBSTACK OR INSTALL THE SUBSTACK APP TO ACCESS ANY OF OUR CONTENT. Substack is persistent in its effort to get you to subscribe, sign up for...
July 2025: Class Clown by Dave Barry
For our July 27, 2025 meeting we are reading Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up by Dave Barry.
Autism Awareness and Advocacy with Layla Luna
On Sunday, July 20th, SHL has the honor of hosting Layla Luna, CEO of Just Bee, as our speaker. Founded by Layla Luna and inspired by her nonverbal Autistic son, Just Bee is a nonprofit working to make communities safer, more inclusive, and welcoming for the Autistic and Neurodivergent community....
July 2025: Naan in North Charleston
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 we dined at Naan located at 7620 Rivers Ave (Unit 375) in North Charleston.
The Phoenician Scheme
We are going to the 2:40 pm showing at the Terrace Theater on Sunday, July 6th.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Pho Saigon, located at 1739 Maybank Hwy, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Introducing the Freethinkers’ Forum
We are launching a monthly discussion group, tentatively called the Freethinkers’ Forum. The purpose of these gatherings will be to discuss topics of interest to freethinkers, atheists, agnostics and other non-religious people. We hope to foster respectful dialogue on interesting and...
The Separationist is now on Substack
Starting July 2025, The Separationist is a FREE Substack newsletter. We have transitioned from MailChimp to the Substack platform. YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBSCRIBE, REGISTER FOR SUBSTACK OR INSTALL THE SUBSTACK APP TO ACCESS ANY OF OUR CONTENT. Substack is persistent in its effort to get you to...
The July issue of The Separationist is out now!
The Separationist is now a FREE Substack newsletter. We have transitioned from MailChimp to the Substack platform. YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBSCRIBE, REGISTER FOR SUBSTACK OR INSTALL THE SUBSTACK APP TO ACCESS ANY OF OUR CONTENT. Substack is persistent in its effort to get you to subscribe, sign up for...
Q2 2025: AFFA-SC
We raised $962 for our Q2 2025 Charity of the Quarter, the Alliance for Full Acceptance, South Carolina (AFFA-SC). Their mission is to achieve, nurture, and defend equality and full acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. They work to dispel the myths and...
5th Sunday Brunch on June 29th at The Harlow
On Sunday, June 29, 2025 be brunched at The Harlow on James Island.
We Text Now!
To better connect with our community, we are rolling out text message alerts! Back in May we tried to roll out text message alerts only to discover that the sign-up form removed people from our mailing lists, so we shut it down. We have a new way to sign up for text notifications, so we are...
June 2025 Adopt-A-Highway
We had a great turnout for our highway cleanup on Sunday, June 22nd. 12 members of our community got out in the summer heat and picked up trash on a section of Azalea Drive in North Charleston. We are moving forward with an official Adopt-A-Highway sponsorship and will continue doing trash pickups...
June 2025: Inverse Cowgirl by Alicia Roth Weigel
For our June 22, 2025 meeting we are reading Inverse Cowgirl: A Memoir by Alicia Roth Weigel.
50501 Protest in Charleston on June 15, 2025
We had another great turnout for the protest on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Brittlebank Park in Charleston. More than a dozen SHL members joined motivated citizens from around the lowcountry to stand up for democracy, freedom and equality. It was another completely peaceful protest, and the police...
No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance
At least 20 members of the SHL community joined with thousands of other protestors from around the lowcountry to demonstrate against the Trump regime for the Indivisible organized No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance on Saturday, June 14th, 2025. There are 35 photos in the album below. Additional...
June 2025: Taste of Thai in West Ashley
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025 we dined at Taste of Thai in West Ashley.
SHL Celebrates Pride with Park Circle
We are also celebrating Pride this weekend, reveling in the truth that we humans are diverse, beautiful, and can live joyously as our authentic selves. Come by our table at the Park Circle Pride Block Party today between 2 and 8 pm and grab your “Gay Away the Pray” buttons (while supplies last)....
TRUTH: What is it and how do we know?
Truth seems like a basic concept we all understand, and yet for nearly 2,500 years—since the time of Socrates and Plato—Western philosophers have wrestled with the question: What is truth? Fascist, right-wing, authoritarian governance depends on the subordination of truth. And with fascism on the...
Dogma 25th Anniversary Screening
The 25th anniversary screenings of Dogma, titled "Dogma: Resurrected! A 25th Anniversary Celebration", will take place on June 5, 2025, across over 1,500 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, and the SHL Movie Club is going! These special events feature a newly remastered 4K version of the film,...
Friendship
We are going to the 11 am showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to the lunch buffet at Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The June issue of The Separationist is out now!
The June 2025 issue of The Separationist is out now. Here is what is in the issue: Extending the Rainbow The inclusion and representation of intersex people is critical to combating Christian nationalists’ radical gender ideology and preserving freedom for all of us. Join SHL at Park...
🔥 The SHL Shirt You’ve Been Waiting For
It’s been years since SHL dropped a shirt—but we’re back and louder than ever. Our brand-new protest tee is here, just in time to wear to the rallies, marches, and meetups that matter most. This bold design is just the beginning—more shirt styles are on the way. Keep an eye out for future merch...
May 2025: Erasing History by Jason Stanley
For our May 25, 2025 meeting we are reading Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future by Jason Stanley.
Spring Potluck Picnic & Board Election 2025
On Sunday, May 18th, we had our annual spring potluck picnic and board elections. The current board was unanimously affirmed for another year of service. The board members are Bonnie Cleaveland (vice-president), Tucker Lentz (treasurer), Diane Burns (secretary), Madelyne Adams, Susie Adams, Deb...
Spring Potluck Picnic & Board Election
Join us at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 18th for SHL's annual spring picnic at Wannamaker County Park, and enjoy food and fellowship with your humanist friends. We encourage people to share what they plan to bring in the comments on Meetup. If you've never been to an SHL event, we'd especially like to...
Lowcountry Food Bank (May 2025)
At SHL we continue to look for opportunities to serve the community. On a Saturday morning in May a small group of SHL members, Diane Burns, Diane Laubengayer, Madeylne Adams, Charles Richardson and Tucker Lentz, joined a larger group of volunteers at the Lowcountry Food Bank. The job for the day...
May 2025: Bohemian Bull on James Island
On May 13, 2025 we dined at Bohemian Bull on James Island.
The Amateur
We are going to the 12:15 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of Thai, located at 874 Orleans Rd in West Ashley (very close to the theater), for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The May issue of The Separationist is out now!
The May issue of The Separationist is out now. Here is what is in the issue: Service to AmericaTucker Lentz shares the extraordinary story of Art Allen, a public servant responsible for saving thousands of lives, and an example of why public service matters. May Commitment: Service &...
April 2025: An Immense World by Ed Yong
For our April 25, 2025 meeting we are reading An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong.
Additional Earth Month Events
In addition to our tour of the Recycling Center on April 10th, we are promoting two other opportunities to learn more about waste management and sustainable living in the lowcountry. These are public events put on by the facility operators for the general public so they will not be on our Meetup....
Together in Community Rally/Protest
On Saturday, April 19th, in Charleston SHL members stood "Together in Community" with many other patriots here, across the state and around the country to oppose the Trump Catastrophe and stand up for freedom, equality and democracy. The Charleston rally was covered in the local news, and national...
Secular Activists Working Together
On Sunday, April 13th we gathered to write postcards to our state senators to ask them to oppose the bill that would end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in SC, and to Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott to ask them to oppose the SAVE Act which could disenfranchise millions of...
Recycling Center Tour
For our April member gathering, on April 10, 2025, we took a tour of the Charleston Recycling Center–formally the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). Many thanks to Christina Moskos, the Program Manager for Charleston County Environmental Management, for facilitating our tour. It was a really...
Remove, Reverse, Reclaim Protest
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, members of SHL came together with progressive activists from around the lowcountry to protest the Trump Catastrophe and to stand up for freedom, equality and democracy. The protest took place on James Island in Charleston, South Carolina, along the busy Folly Road...
Recycling Center Tour
April is Earth Month and with the Trump administration’s complete abandonment of the fight against climate change, assault on science, and erasure of basic facts relating to environmental science, it is more important, and more challenging than ever to live out the humanist value of...
April 2025: Rusty Bull Brewing Co in North Charleston
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 we dined at Rusty Bull Brewing Co in North Charleston.
The Penguin Lessons
We are going to the 12:20 pm showing at Regal Palmetto Grande in Mt Pleasant on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going out for food and drinks
Hands Off! Protests
Today, people all over the country mobilized to say "Hands Off! to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Trump & Musk are acting like this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. This mass mobilization was a message to the world...
The Separationist, April 2025: Talking Trash
The April issue of The Separationist is out now! Here is what’s in this issue: Talking Trash Waste management is incredibly important, but usually taken for granted. In celebration of Earth Month we are calling attention to our role in effective waste management. Recycling Center...
Q1 2025: Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S.
We raised $1,685 for our Q1 2025 Charity of the Quarter, Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. Sexual Assault Center (TCS, formerly People Against Rape). TCS is a sexual assault advocacy program offering free support and services for adult survivors of sexual assault in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley...
5th Sunday Brunch in March 2025: Smoky Yolk Cafe on James Island
On Sunday, March 30, 2025 we brunched at Smoky Yolk Cafe on James Island.
April Commitment: Environmentalism
“I will take care of the Earth and the life on it.”
Talking Trash
Waste management is incredibly important, but usually taken for granted. In celebration of Earth Month we are calling attention to our role in effective waste management.
Talking Trash Test
There is an episode of AMC’s Mad Men⸸ where Don Draper, the show’s main character, is on a roadtrip with his family. They stop on the side of the road for a picnic, and when they leave, they causally leave behind all their trash. I remember watching the scene when it first aired and being stunned....
March 2025: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
For our March 23, 2025 meeting we are reading The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson.
Standing Together for Progressive Values
This weekend SHL members came together to stand up for progressive values. On Saturday morning, April 15th, 14 of us joined a large team of volunteers with Park Circle Cares to fight food insecurity by distributing food to anyone who shows up.Later in the afternoon 9 of us came together for the...
March 2025: Vickery’s in Mount Pleasant
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 we dined at Vickery's on Shem Creek.
#IdesOfTrump Postcard Writing Party
We are having a postcard writing party for the #IdesOfTrump campaign at noon on the Ides of March, Saturday, March 15th. Bonnie Cleaveland is hosting the party near Park Circle. We will take advantage of this wonderful seasonal weather, and have our party under the outdoor pavilion near the grills...
Nature Walk Photos
For our March member gathering we had a naturalist-led bird and wildlife nature walk at Wannamaker County Park on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Women’s March 2025
On March 8, 2025, International Women's Day, there was a large protest and march that started in Quarterman Park and marched around Park Circle. Several SHL members rallied and marched!There were tons of great signs at the protest. See more signs in extra photos from the rally here.
Stand Up for Science Protest and Rally
On Friday, March 7, 2025 there was a nation wide protest to Stand Up for Science. SHL members helped MUSC professor Kristen Engevik organize the South Carolina protest and rally at the State House in Columbia. Additional photos from Stavert Photography can be seen here.
Nature Walk
For our March member gathering we are going on a naturalist-led nature walk at Wannamaker County Park In North Charleston. To RSVP, please email shl@lowcountryhumanists.org, and tell us how many are in your party. We will reply to confirm your spot. The walk will be at 9 am on Saturday, March...
March 4th Protest at Hampton Park in Charleston
50501: The People's Movement organized a protest to Unite Against Oppression & Dictatorship on Tuesday, March 4th at Hampton Park in Charleston. #fiftyfiftyone At least half-a-dozen SHL members showed up to defend our democracy and stand up for human rights.
Protest Tuesday, March 4th at Hampton Park in Charleston
For those of you who missed the chance to protest on the State House steps, there is another opportunity Tuesday, March 4th right here in Charleston. Protesters will meet at Hampton Park at noon. The event is permitted and will include speakers and a march around the park. So grab some friends,...
My Dead Friend Zoe
We are going to the 3:55 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant in West Ashley, located at about 1.5 miles from the theater at 1119 Wapoo Rd, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
The Separationist, March 2025: Godless Women
The March 2025 issue of the Separationist is now online! Here is what is in the newsletter: Godless WomenFor women’s history month we profile several lesser known Secular Humanist women. Turnaway Study by Richard CookResearch shows that women denied access to reproductive care have worse outcomes...
February 2025: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
For our February 23, 2025 meeting we are reading Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler.
No Kings on President’s Day Protest
SHL participated in a nation wide protest on President's Day 2025 to oppose the illegal and immoral actions of the Trump administration. We joined concerned citizens from around the state at the SC State House in Columbia. This protest is part of the #50501 movement: 50 protests in 50 states on 1...
February 2025: La Hacienda on International in North Charleston
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 we dined at La Hacienda on International Blvd in North Charlestons.
President’s Day Protest
Join your humanist friends for a national day of protest on at noon on President’s Day, Monday, Feb 17th at the Statehouse grounds in Columbia. Be a part of history, as a protest is happening at every state capitol in the country! If you want to carpool, send a message with your address and...
Activist Sunday
We had 41 people come out to our first Activist Sunday. We wrote 137 postcards to our SC state senators and representatives asking them to oppose bills that violate the separation of church and state, and are inconsistent with our humanist values.
It’s Darwin Week at the College of Charleston!
The College of Charleston has a slate of public events celebrating Darwin Week
The Good News
This blog post is republished from the February 2025 issue of The Separationist.The Good News by Tucker Lentz The news is dark—so very, very dark. My mind keeps returning to the Night on Bald Mountain scene in Disney’s 1940 spectacle Fantasia. As night falls, the mountain’s peak transforms into a...
The February issue of The Separationist is out now!
In this issue: The Good News To offset the darkness of the daily news, we will highlight good news stories. Activist Sunday: Take Action! Announcing the first monthly organizing meeting for secular activists. Activist Corner There are some bad bills coming through the SC legislature....
The Brutalist
We are going to the 2:00 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Taste of India, located at 1280 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Intergenerational Organizing with Marcus McDonald
For our February member gathering we welcome Marcus McDonald for a discussion of the importance of intergenerational organizing. Many of us feel frustrated by societal issues but are unsure how to contribute effectively. Marcus will share insights from his work with Charleston Black Lives Matter...
January 2025: All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley
For our January 26, 2025 meeting we are reading All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley.
The 2nd Sunday is now Activist Sunday
Starting February 9th, the 2nd Sunday of each month will be Activist Sunday. Wondering what to do about democracy slipping away? Join SHL for our first monthly Activist Sunday. Monthly, secular activists will gather with community activists and those who want to take action. We’ll bring together...
SHL Board Game Day
Come to Game Day with the Secular Humanists of the Lowcountry, hosted by Chuck and Ann Hammond. Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition playing board games! This is the perfect chance to connect with fellow members, enjoy some lighthearted rivalry, and show...
Game Day Photos 2025-01-19
Special Election on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
We want to raise awareness of the special election for SC House District 113 happening on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. District 113 covers most of North Charleston and parts of Lincolnville, Ladson and Summerville. This particular election is the Democratic Primary for the seat, but there are no...
5000 Black: Afro Futurist Art Exhibition Series (Jan. 17th to Feb. 2nd)
SHL is a silver sponsor of 5000 BLACK: Afro Futurist Art Exhibition Series (Jan. 17th to Feb. 2nd). 5000 BLACK is a continuation of the X000 BLACK series of Afro-Fututurist exhibitions co-hosted by Zania Cummings & Marcus McDonald that have taken place throughout Charleston since 2023. The...
January 2025: Frothy Beard Brewing Co in West Ashley
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025 we dined at the Frothy Beard Brewing Co in West Ashley.
American Atheists’ State of the Secular States Report
Our friends at American Atheists have launched the 2025 State of the Secular States Report, which you can download at https://states.atheists.org/ If you’re on their mailing list you may have already gotten an email about it but here is the press release if you missed it! They are having a webinar...
A Complete Unknown
We are going to the 3:10 showing at Citadel Mall Stadium 16 Theater on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
After the movie those who wish will be going to Ireland’s Own in West Ashley, located at about 1.5 miles from the theater at 3025 Ashley Town Center Dr, for drinks, food and to discuss the film.
Q4 2024: Park Circle Cares
We have raised $960 for Park Circle Cares, our Q4 2024 Charity of the Quarter. Park Circle Cares is a non-faith based, non-profit organization created in 2016 to assist people in the lowcountry who struggle with food insecurity. Park Circle Cares is a member agency with the Lowcountry Food Bank,...
Last Call for Donations to Park Circle Cares
So far we have raised $740 for Park Circle Cares, our Q4 Charity of the Quarter. There is a little more than one day left in the quarter, so it isn’t too late to contribute!We are going to continue to support Park Circle Cares with volunteer service at their monthly food distributions on the 3rd...
5th Sunday Brunch in December 2024: The Tattooed Moose in Park Circle
On Sunday, December 29, 2024 we had brunch at The Tattooed Moose in Park Circle.
December 2024: Lamb by Christopher Moore
For our December 22, 2024 meeting we are reading Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore.
Solstice Party and Potluck
Let's gather to enjoy food, drink, good friends and the coming of longer days at the SHL 2024 Winter Solstice Celebration, hosted by Susie Adams at the Overture apartment community on Daniel Island. All are encouraged to bring drinks or a dish to share. Ugly sweaters are also encouraged. 5:30 pm...