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 endangering queer kids. We also share photos from last month’s activities and note all of our upcoming events.
Here is what is in the issue:
SHL Shows Up Big at the Freedom From Religion Foundation Convention
At least seventeen of our members attended the FFRF Convention in Myrtle Beach, and we share some of their experiences.
FFRF Convention Welcome Address
Herb Silverman’s welcoming address to the FFRF Convention.
This Month with SHL
A brief glance at our calendar of events for November, including our regular monthly activities:
- Saturday, Nov 1 — Charleston Black Pride Expo
- Sunday, Nov 2 — The Friendly Infidels Movie Club: Bugonia
- Thursday, Nov 6 — Freethinkers’ Forum: What are our political obligations?
- Sunday, Nov 9 — Secular Kids Playdate
- Sunday, Nov 9 — Activist Sunday: Pop-Up Protest
- Tuesday, Nov 11 — Happy Humanist Hour at Mellow Mushroom in Mt Pleasant
- Thursday, Nov 13 — Inaugural SHL Makers’ Studio: a craft event
- Thursday, Nov 13 — Festival of Lights Fun Walk
- Saturday, Nov 15 — Food Distribution with Park Circle Cares
- Sunday, Nov 16 — Member Gathering: Housing, Sustainability, and Justice
- Tuesday, Nov 18 — Volunteering at Lowcountry Food Bank
- Sunday, Nov 23 — Secular Kids Playdate
- Sunday, Nov 23 — Book Club: How Minds Change by David McRaney
- Tuesday, Nov 25 — Trivia Night: Mex 1 Coastal Cantina in West Ashley
- Sunday, Nov 30 — 5th Sunday Brunch: Kid Cashew in Mt Pleasant
October Photo Album
See the fun things your humanist friends did together in October.
Queer Joy Can’t Be Silenced
Find out what happened when Nancy Mace tried to score political points by endangering queer kids.
Housing, Sustainability, and Justice
For our November member gathering, Bryan Cordell, executive director of The Sustainability Institute will be telling us about the project to reconnect Union Heights.
Secular Families Programming is Back!
Thanks to self-organizing moms and an intrepid volunteer, we are excited to announce the return of family activities.
The Good News
This month we have several good news stories about victories over religious encroachment in schools, resistance to the regime, and an interesting bit of news about snails.
Ethical Development
Our humanist commitment for November: I will always focus on becoming a better person.
What are our political obligations?
This month our Freethinkers’ Forum will grapple with how much is enough when it comes to fighting the authoritarian takeover.
SNAP Back at Hunger
We are mobilizing to help our community threatened with hunger by the regime.
Volunteer Opportunities
This month we have two of our regular opportunities to fight food insecurity.
Festival of Lights Fun Walk
Join us for a two-mile walk through the Festival of Lights at James Island County Park.
Freethinkers Under 40
We’ve launched a new Happy Hour for young non-religious folks.
Inaugural SHL Makers Studio
We are launching a new crafting group.
Looking Forward to December
A quick look at what’s coming next month.