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Greater Manchester Humanists were founded in 1992 (though under a different name). We believe an earlier group was active in Manchester from the 1950s until the mid-1970s. We are a Partner group of the British Humanist Association and affiliated to the National Secular Society.
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As Humanists, we are concerned with values and moral issues from a non-religious standpoint. Like many people in our largely secular society, we have done our best to work these out for ourselves, and are constantly re-assessing them in the light of changing circumstances. We are also actively concerned to apply our values and to work towards the achievement of a more open, just and caring society. Our meetings are open to all – membership is not required. We meet in central Manchester and Stockport. The Buxton group is in abeyance at present. See here for details of when and where we meet.
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Forthcoming GMH Events
Regular Meetings
Second Wednesdays – 7.00 for 7.30pm – Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS
Third Wednesdays – 7.15 for 7.30pm – Stockport group, The Boars Head, Vernon Street (near Market Place)
Fourth Mondays – 7.00 for 7.15pm – Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS
For details of future meetings, see here
Introductory Course
We have developed an introductory course on Humanism – the course material for the Autumn 2012 presentation can be viewed here. The next presentation will be held in Spring 2013 with updated course material. Details:
Session 1: What makes a Humanist?
Session 2: Humanism in practice: promoting happiness and well-being
Session 3: The historical roots of Humanism: some key thinkers
Session 4: Humanist morality
Session 5: Meaning and purpose of life for Humanists
Session 6: Humanist principles revisited and course review
Dates: six successive Tuesday evenings from 16 April 2013
Times: 7pm – 9.15pm
Venue: Friends Meeting house, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
Cost: £20.
A booking form can be downloaded here: BookingForm-April2013 For further information please contact the Secretary.