New Year Reality Revival

The New Year Reality Revival was inspired by an event held in California in the 90’s by the “Atheist United” group and ideas generated through the “Inquiring Minds Program. The event offers an opportunity to educate within our community. Event activities and materials focus on our current understanding of reality as illuminated by the discoveries […]

Thomas Paine Day

Freethinkers Day, also known as Thomas Payne Day, is an opportunity to promote appreciation of freethought thought the life and works of Thomas Paine. Freethought supports reason over faith, and rejects arbitrary authority.

Darwin Day

Darwin Day has experienced great success within the global community and has participation from all sectors of society. Events celebrate the wonder and beauty of both science and humanity. The event also serves to recognize and celebrate the achievements of a man who cast a bright, explanatory light on reality, our self-knowledge, and on the […]

The Relevance of Truth- A Group Discussion

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On Friday, February 28, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, In our group discussion topic will be The Relevance of Truth. What it is and what it is not. Are there various truths? Or, is there only one truth? How do you define truth? How is it that others come to different understanding of what is […]

International Woman’s Day

Woman’s Day dates back to the early 1900’s, a time of turbulent growth in the industrial world that saw growing demands for women to have the right to vote. It is an international celebration of the social, economic, and political achievements made by woman.

The Value of Beauty- A Group Discussion

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On Friday, March 13, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our group discussion topic will be the value of beauty. What makes something or someone beautiful? Is beauty universal? What is the opposite of beauty? Does society, norms and culture influence what we see as beautiful? If so, how does that happen? And why? Are you […]

Spring Equinox Northern Hemisphere

The Spring (Vernal) Equinox is one of two days in the calendar year when day and night hours are almost equal to one another; it is also the first day of Spring in the Gregorian calendar.

Autumnal Equinox Southern Hemisphere

The Autumnal Equinox is one of two days in the calendar year when day and night hours are almost equal to one another; it is also the first day of Autumn, or Fall, in the Gregorian calendar.

Fun With The Scanning Electron Microscope

Aliya Analytical 3415 Roger B. Chaffee Memorial Blvd SE, Suite 210, Wyoming, MI

On Friday, March 27, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, our group meeting will include a presentation and a demonstration on the scanning electron microscope. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a type of electron microscope that produces images of a sample by scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons. The electrons interact with […]

Debbie’s Trip to India

On Friday, April 3, 2020, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, our group meeting will include a presentation by Debbie Aliya on her recent trip to India, with pictures. We will meet at the Phoenix Gallery Ionia, 342 Main St, Ionia, MI 48846 If any of you would like to go for dinner before the meeting please […]

Consciousness and Soul- A Group Discussion

1438 Division Ave S 1438 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI

On Friday, April 3, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 pm, our group discussion topics will be Consciousness and Soul. What are they? Some individuals believe that consciousness is only possible because we have a soul. Is this true? Does science provide support? Science is getting very close to actually providing a basis of understanding for how […]