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Upcoming Events

  • 'The Audacity of Belief' - John Richards, Atheism Society
    03 Jul, 19:30 – 21:00
    Saint Paul's, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    John Richards’ talk is inspired by the title of Barack Obama’s 2004 speech to the Democratic Convention - “The Audacity of Hope”. In this he implicitly asks the question, “Is it hope that is audacious, or is it belief?”
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  • The Ego Trick - magic & philosophy of being you, Julian Baggini & Callum Weaver
    05 Jun, 19:30 – 21:30
    Folk House, Bristol Folk House, 40A Park St, Bristol BS1 5JG, UK
    SOLD OUT Ticket only event If you would like to be put on our cancelations list you can do this by going to https://www.wegottickets.com/BristolHumanists
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  • The Psychology of Adjustment to Change with Dr James Brennan
    03 May, 19:30 – 21:00
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
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  • Humanising Mental Health - Dr Jess Hunter in conversation with Jaana Tuominen
    03 Apr, 19:30 – 21:00
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    This talk will focus on borderline personality disorder, which is amongst the most misunderstood and stigmatised psychiatric diagnoses. Looking behind the labels, Jess and Jaana will explore how people with this diagnosis struggle in life, and what the consequences of stigma really are.
    Share
  • Ageless with Dr Andrew Steele
    Mon, 06 Mar
    On Zoom, link available nearer the time.
    06 Mar, 19:30 – 21:00
    On Zoom, link available nearer the time.
    Can we get older without getting old? Computational biologist Dr Andrew Steele on the science that may make it possible & his book on the subject, Ageless
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  • The Social Instinct - Darwin Day Lecture by Professor Nichola Raihani
    09 Feb, 18:20 – 19:15
    1 Union St, 1 Union St, Broadmead, Bristol BS1, UK
    To commemorate Charles Darwin's birthday, we have the honour of teaming up with Bristol Ideas and welcoming Professor Nichola Raihani for a special talk on her research and book; The Social Instinct.
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  • BETTER TO LIGHT A CANDLE THAN CURSE THE DARKNESS - campaigning for human rights with Amnesty International
    09 Jan, 19:30 – 21:00
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    How do we fight for human rights & freedom of conscience at a time when the world is becoming more sharply & more brutally divided? Amnesty International have been doing this for over 60 years & Sarah from our local group will lead a meeting to thinking about strategies & dilemmas involved.
    Share
  • Celebrating Winter - Social Event
    05 Dec 2022, 19:30 – 21:00
    Bristol, 56 St Michael's Hill, Bristol BS2 8DX, UK
    Join us for an evening of festive food, winter wassailing, subversive singing and a riot of rationalism. An evening for friends, members and newcomers to get to know each other and enjoy some seasonal good cheer.
    Share
  • 
The Humanism Course
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 10 Nov
    Zoom - link provided by email
    10 Nov 2022, 19:00 – 21:00
    Zoom - link provided by email
    Bristol Humanists are trialling a new course on Humanism. It will run for ten sessions each of which will have a short reading and the rest will be a discussion in a small group about the points raised. All are welcome, whether a religious believer or a sceptic.
    Share
  • "Uncontrollable & Infidel Women" - marking Emma Martin's legacy, with Nan Sloane
    07 Nov 2022, 19:30
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Celebrating Emma Martin - Bristol’s least known, most important radical woman. Campaigning atheist, feminist, & midwife TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED VIA EVENTBRITE - RSVP ALONE WILL NOT GUARANTEE YOU A PLACE. MEMBERS CAN CLAIM FREE TICKET BY EMAILING bristolhumanists@gmail.com
    Share
  • Faith to Faithless; people leaving controlling religions. with Joy Cranham.
    03 Oct 2022, 19:30
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Joy Cranham, a volunteer at Faith to Faithless & herself an apostate, will explore the challenges facing those who leave controlling religions & the work she does to oppose this abuse & support those who have suffered it.
    Share
  • Music and Speech in Social Bonding
    Mon, 05 Sept
    Zoom - click RSVP for link in event details
    05 Sept 2022, 19:30
    Zoom - click RSVP for link in event details
    Language and music tend to be thought of as distinct domains of human life. One is necessary and purposeful, the other is on the whole a superfluous means of entertainment. Ian Cross, Emeritus Professor of Music and Science, will tell us why that view is misleading.
    Share
  • Bristol Humanists Family-friendly Walk and Pinic
    07 Aug 2022, 12:00
    Blaise Castle Estate, Kings Weston Rd, Bristol BS10 7QS, UK
    All members, friends, families & supporters are very welcome. You don't even have to talk about humanism - just come for a relaxing sociable time! Please let us know you are coming by emailing bristolhumanists@gmail.com.
    Share
  • Why I am Not a Vegan
    Mon, 04 Jul
    Unitarian Meeting Hall
    04 Jul 2022, 19:30
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Many now seem persuaded that the optimal diet on health, environmental and ethical grounds is vegan. Philosopher and 'ethicovore' Julian Baggini will argue that although we ought to change our diets radically, vegan or vegetarian options are not the most ethical, sustainable or healthy.
    Share
  • Heretics & humanists: a history of freethought, Bristol & beyond. with Maddy Goodall
    06 Jun 2022, 19:30
    11 Brunswick Square, 11 Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Join us to explore the rich history and significant impact of humanist thought in Britain, and to trace its roots across continents, countries and through thousands of years.
    Share
  • Walk the History of Bristol's Humanist Heritage
    05 Jun 2022, 16:30 – 06 Jun 2022, 18:00
    Bristol, Bristol, UK
    As part of this year's Jubilee celebration events, Bristol Humanists will be hosting the first ever Bristol Humanist Heritage Walk. This tour around central Bristol will look into the lives of local free-thinkers and atheists who helped shape the city in the 19th century.
    Share
  • Please May I Offend You!? - Prof Susan Blackmore in conversation with Don Cameron
    09 May 2022, 19:30
    Zoom
    Susan Blackmore in conversation with Bristol Humanists' Don Cameron on the clash of science, religion and free speech. Susan is a psychologist & thinker, perhaps best known for her books “The Meme Machine” & "Consciousness: An Introduction"".
    Share
  • Morals without Religion - the hypocritical humanist. with Prof Alice Roberts
    04 Apr 2022, 19:30
    Bristol, Silver St, Bristol BS1 2AG, UK
    This is an in-person ticketed event - FREE to Bristol Humanist members! Sign up as a member on the door and we'll reimburse your ticket cost. Click the RSVP button for full event details and access to tickets via our Eventbrite page. Tickets will also be available on the door.
    Share

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Upcoming Events

  • 'The Audacity of Belief' - John Richards, Atheism Society
    03 Jul, 19:30 – 21:00
    Saint Paul's, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    John Richards’ talk is inspired by the title of Barack Obama’s 2004 speech to the Democratic Convention - “The Audacity of Hope”. In this he implicitly asks the question, “Is it hope that is audacious, or is it belief?”
    Share
  • The Ego Trick - magic & philosophy of being you, Julian Baggini & Callum Weaver
    05 Jun, 19:30 – 21:30
    Folk House, Bristol Folk House, 40A Park St, Bristol BS1 5JG, UK
    SOLD OUT Ticket only event If you would like to be put on our cancelations list you can do this by going to https://www.wegottickets.com/BristolHumanists
    Share
  • The Psychology of Adjustment to Change with Dr James Brennan
    03 May, 19:30 – 21:00
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Share
  • Humanising Mental Health - Dr Jess Hunter in conversation with Jaana Tuominen
    03 Apr, 19:30 – 21:00
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    This talk will focus on borderline personality disorder, which is amongst the most misunderstood and stigmatised psychiatric diagnoses. Looking behind the labels, Jess and Jaana will explore how people with this diagnosis struggle in life, and what the consequences of stigma really are.
    Share
  • Ageless with Dr Andrew Steele
    Mon, 06 Mar
    On Zoom, link available nearer the time.
    06 Mar, 19:30 – 21:00
    On Zoom, link available nearer the time.
    Can we get older without getting old? Computational biologist Dr Andrew Steele on the science that may make it possible & his book on the subject, Ageless
    Share
  • The Social Instinct - Darwin Day Lecture by Professor Nichola Raihani
    09 Feb, 18:20 – 19:15
    1 Union St, 1 Union St, Broadmead, Bristol BS1, UK
    To commemorate Charles Darwin's birthday, we have the honour of teaming up with Bristol Ideas and welcoming Professor Nichola Raihani for a special talk on her research and book; The Social Instinct.
    Share
  • BETTER TO LIGHT A CANDLE THAN CURSE THE DARKNESS - campaigning for human rights with Amnesty International
    09 Jan, 19:30 – 21:00
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    How do we fight for human rights & freedom of conscience at a time when the world is becoming more sharply & more brutally divided? Amnesty International have been doing this for over 60 years & Sarah from our local group will lead a meeting to thinking about strategies & dilemmas involved.
    Share
  • Celebrating Winter - Social Event
    05 Dec 2022, 19:30 – 21:00
    Bristol, 56 St Michael's Hill, Bristol BS2 8DX, UK
    Join us for an evening of festive food, winter wassailing, subversive singing and a riot of rationalism. An evening for friends, members and newcomers to get to know each other and enjoy some seasonal good cheer.
    Share
  • 
The Humanism Course
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 10 Nov
    Zoom - link provided by email
    10 Nov 2022, 19:00 – 21:00
    Zoom - link provided by email
    Bristol Humanists are trialling a new course on Humanism. It will run for ten sessions each of which will have a short reading and the rest will be a discussion in a small group about the points raised. All are welcome, whether a religious believer or a sceptic.
    Share
  • "Uncontrollable & Infidel Women" - marking Emma Martin's legacy, with Nan Sloane
    07 Nov 2022, 19:30
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Celebrating Emma Martin - Bristol’s least known, most important radical woman. Campaigning atheist, feminist, & midwife TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED VIA EVENTBRITE - RSVP ALONE WILL NOT GUARANTEE YOU A PLACE. MEMBERS CAN CLAIM FREE TICKET BY EMAILING bristolhumanists@gmail.com
    Share
  • Faith to Faithless; people leaving controlling religions. with Joy Cranham.
    03 Oct 2022, 19:30
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Joy Cranham, a volunteer at Faith to Faithless & herself an apostate, will explore the challenges facing those who leave controlling religions & the work she does to oppose this abuse & support those who have suffered it.
    Share
  • Music and Speech in Social Bonding
    Mon, 05 Sept
    Zoom - click RSVP for link in event details
    05 Sept 2022, 19:30
    Zoom - click RSVP for link in event details
    Language and music tend to be thought of as distinct domains of human life. One is necessary and purposeful, the other is on the whole a superfluous means of entertainment. Ian Cross, Emeritus Professor of Music and Science, will tell us why that view is misleading.
    Share
  • Bristol Humanists Family-friendly Walk and Pinic
    07 Aug 2022, 12:00
    Blaise Castle Estate, Kings Weston Rd, Bristol BS10 7QS, UK
    All members, friends, families & supporters are very welcome. You don't even have to talk about humanism - just come for a relaxing sociable time! Please let us know you are coming by emailing bristolhumanists@gmail.com.
    Share
  • Why I am Not a Vegan
    Mon, 04 Jul
    Unitarian Meeting Hall
    04 Jul 2022, 19:30
    Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Many now seem persuaded that the optimal diet on health, environmental and ethical grounds is vegan. Philosopher and 'ethicovore' Julian Baggini will argue that although we ought to change our diets radically, vegan or vegetarian options are not the most ethical, sustainable or healthy.
    Share
  • Heretics & humanists: a history of freethought, Bristol & beyond. with Maddy Goodall
    06 Jun 2022, 19:30
    11 Brunswick Square, 11 Brunswick Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK
    Join us to explore the rich history and significant impact of humanist thought in Britain, and to trace its roots across continents, countries and through thousands of years.
    Share
  • Walk the History of Bristol's Humanist Heritage
    05 Jun 2022, 16:30 – 06 Jun 2022, 18:00
    Bristol, Bristol, UK
    As part of this year's Jubilee celebration events, Bristol Humanists will be hosting the first ever Bristol Humanist Heritage Walk. This tour around central Bristol will look into the lives of local free-thinkers and atheists who helped shape the city in the 19th century.
    Share
  • Please May I Offend You!? - Prof Susan Blackmore in conversation with Don Cameron
    09 May 2022, 19:30
    Zoom
    Susan Blackmore in conversation with Bristol Humanists' Don Cameron on the clash of science, religion and free speech. Susan is a psychologist & thinker, perhaps best known for her books “The Meme Machine” & "Consciousness: An Introduction"".
    Share
  • Morals without Religion - the hypocritical humanist. with Prof Alice Roberts
    04 Apr 2022, 19:30
    Bristol, Silver St, Bristol BS1 2AG, UK
    This is an in-person ticketed event - FREE to Bristol Humanist members! Sign up as a member on the door and we'll reimburse your ticket cost. Click the RSVP button for full event details and access to tickets via our Eventbrite page. Tickets will also be available on the door.
    Share
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