Organizations in the Northeast
Organizations in the Southeast
Organizations in the Southwest
Islington, London, England, 2013-Present
Founders: Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans
http://nationbuilder.sundayassembly.com/london
A secular congregation that celebrates life
San Juan, Puerto Rico
https://ateistaspr.org/nuestra-vision/
This group in Puerto Rico desires to provide community for atheists as well as engage in social reform that will make atheism the dominant (anti)religious thought in PR.
International
https://centerforinquiry.org/
Atheist defenders; promoting reason/humanism.
International
https://secularhumanism.org/what-is-secular-humanism/about-the-council-for-secular-humanism/
Publishing a magazine, campaigning, holding conferences, supporting local groups
Boston-based, International, 1998-Present
Founder: Tom Clark
info@disproofatheism.org
Talks, discussions, development of disproof.
International
http://livingpantheism.com/take-action
This organization believes that the Universe is and is in all things. They offer meetups to experience spirituality in community, meaning not a supernatural reality but that everything in this universe is connected through existence.
Web-based, International, 1994-Present
https://www.naturalism.org/
Web presence/meetups for alternative to faith-based religion.
U.S., 2017-Present
https://agnostic.com/
Seeks primarily to be an online home for atheists and agnostics, providing discussion chains, local networking, and member initiated dating.
U.S., 1963-Present
Founder: Madalyn Murray O'Hair
https://www.atheists.org/
Legal advocacy of atheist issues / lobbying, atheist magazine, organizational help to local chapters, provides speakers to local groups and media
U.S., 1876-Present
Founder: Felix Adler
https://aeu.org/
A religion that centered on ethics, not theology, whose mission is to encourage respect for humanity and nature and to create a better world.
Utah, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Ontario, 2012-Present
Founder: Mike Aus
https://www.peoplearemoreimportant.org/
A place for the non-religious to come together to celebrate the human expereince
U.S., 2002-Present
Founder: Herb Silverman
https://www.secular.org/
Organizing & Lobbying for 19 member organizations
U.S., 2011-Present
Founder: Evan Clark
https://secularstudents.org/
An organization that empowers secular students to proudly express their idenity, build welcoming communities, promote secular values, and set a course for lifelong activism
Edina, MN
http://www.mnatheists.org/
This is a group that "seeks to promote the positive contributions of atheism to society and to maintain separation of state and church."
St. Paul, MN, 1991-Present
http://cashumn.org
A way for atheists, skeptics, and agnostics to gather as well as to show that they can be trusted.
Minnesota
https://humanistsofmn.org/
A group that wants t spread the atheist good news as well as create a community for atheists.
Saint Louis, MO, 2008-Present
https://www.meetup.com/Rationalist-Society-of-Saint-Louis/
Meet other local atheists, freethinkers, rationalists, and agnostics. This meetup group is related to the Rationalist Society of Saint Louis, founded in 1948 to create rational community. We meet almost weekly, to share support and freethinking through discussions, presentations, and events. We know that all the currently popular gods don't exist - so, how do you live your life in light of that knowledge? Looking for a comfortable place to be open and honest about what you really think? This is it!
Lincoln, NE, 2007-Present
Founder: Brian Aden
http://lincolnatheists.org
A group focused on non-prift educational organization dedicated to building a positive community for non-theists; fostering secular viewpoints; supporting charitable contributions to soceity; protecting and promoting the seperation of church and state.They meet to discuss beliefs and philosophies, share ideas, give people a sense of community and, hopefully, make some friends.
North Ohio (Toledo), 2010-Present
Founders: Peggy Clancy, Matt McMahon
https://www.meetup.com/questioning-religion-toledo-ohio/
"Questioning Religion was founded to bring together those who have questions or doubts about religious beliefs and practices with a friendly, secular community."
"Come together with a group of friendly, formerly-religious individuals who understand how isolating Questioning Religion can be. If you're having doubts about your faith, aren't satisfied with the answers you get from religious friends and apologists, or just want to talk about religion and how it has impacted you and your loved-ones, please join us."
Oklahoma City, OK, 1999-Present
https://oklahomaatheists.com
A non-profit American organization to establish a community of atheists, freethinkers, and other non-religious people. They strive to offfer a safe community to those who identify as atheist or agnostic and those who may face consequences in their personal lives becuase of the lack of belief while living in a religious-centered area of the country
Madison, WI, 2004-Present
http://humanist.madisonwi.us/
A group that meets to discuss things pertinent to Humanists
Madison, WI, 1978-Present
https://ffrf.org/about/getting-acquainted/
In the Freethought tradition, providing relief for natural disasters to religious dogma: Legal advocacy for atheist issues, separation of church and state, magazine and radio newscast. Largest (30,000) memberships [dues-paying] of any atheist organization in U.S.
Oak Creek, WI
http://swiftnow.org/swift1/
This group wants to encourage rationalism and free thought in society.
New England
Founders: Steven and Robert Novella, the late Perry DeAngelis
https://theness.com/
Non-profit educational organization to promote science and reason.
Hartford, CT
https://www.hartfordhumanists.org/
A group that gathers monthly and acts to foster ideas and programs of interest to humanists in the Hartford area.
Fairfield County, CT
https://www.meetup.com/HFFCCT/
This group seeks to: provide a forum for mutual and public education, promote critical thinking and the separation of government and religion, and form a warm supportive community of thoughtful people.
Connecticut, 1989-Present
https://www.cthumanist.org/
This group seeks to provide community for humanists in south and central Connecticut.
New Haven Area, CT
https://yalehumanists.com/
A group that desires to foster a space of exploration of ethical values as well as a community for those at Yale and in the surrounding areas.
Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island
https://www.meetup.com/Atheist-Humanist-Society-of-CT-and-RI/
A group of people who call themselves "non-religious" who gather for community and discussion as well as to educate others that you do not need God to be good.
Maine
https://www.meetup.com/DowneastHumanistsandFreethinkers/
A group of people who gather to discuss humanist values and promote humanism and free thought within the larger community.
Boston Area, MA, 2004-Present
http://bostonatheists.org/
A means for atheists to find community, among like-minded people, similar to what is found in church, without the supernatural baggage.
Boston Area, MA, 1955-Present
http://bostonethical.org/our-society/
A group of people who want to better the community in light of Humanist values.
Boston Area, MA
Founder: Rebecca Watson
http://bostonskeptics.com/about/
Skeptics discuss homeopathy, creationism, psychics, etc.
Boston Area, MA
https://www.meetup.com/GreaterBostonHumanists/?_cookie-check=BvQYnJKaK0LnLcYH
A group that organizes for lunches and special events to discuss religious atheism and humanism.
Boston University, Boston, MA
https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F98893135764%2F%3Fref%3Dts%26fref%3Dts
Boston Area, MA
http://boston.sundayassembly.com/blog/
Motto: Live Better, Help Often and Wonder More.
Cambridge, MA, 2013-Present
Founder: Greg Epstein
https://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~secular/?page_id=32
An organization for Harvard undergraduates who identify as humanists, atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and otherwise non-religious. We have weekly meetings, a lively email discussion list, and sponsor speakers.
Cambridge, MA, 2012-Present
Founder: Sarah Chandon
https://meetup.com/harvardhumanist
The mission of the Humanist Hub is to be an inclusive community of atheists, agnostics, and allies creating a new model for how humanists celebrate life, promotes reason and compassion and better the world for all.
MIT, Cambridge, MA
http://ssomit.mit.edu
Helping atheists, humanists, skeptics, develop life skills without religion.
Concord Area, MA, 2009-Present
Founders: Committee of UU and non-UU Humanists
https://www.concordareahumanists.org/
People who want to give Humanists a community as well as to inspire members to live according to humanist values.
Holliston, MA, 2016-Present
Founder: Carl C.
https://www.meetup.com/secular-religious-dialogue/
A group that believes in the comomnality between atheists, humanists, religious believers, and the spiritual but not religious on ethics, community and hope. They engage in honest, respectful conversation across the secular/ religious divide
Greater Lowell, MA, 2003-Present
https://www.meetup.com/lowellatheists
Discussion group for issues of atheism
Central Massachusets
www.worcesterhumanists.org/
Discussions, guest speakers, raising awareness of Humanism
New Jersey
http://www.southjerseyhumanists.com/
A group of people who want to make the world a better place, promote secularism and critical thinking, challenge stereotypes about ability to be ethical without God, and provide mutual support for each other.
New York State
https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-Humanists-Meetup/
A group of non-religious people that gets together a few times a month and supports separation of religion and state as well as scientific literacy.
Langhorne, PA, 2009-Present
http://firstchurchofatheism.com/
An organization that allows one to become a legally ordained minister for life, without cost, and without question.*they do not have a physical church but are possibly on their way to creating one
Montgomery, AL, 2009-Present
https://www.meetup.com/MontgomeryFreethought/
Montgomery Area Freethought Association is a social group for atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, humanists, brights, and the non-religious. We provide fellowship and compassion to those who feel alienated by their thoughts and questions about their beliefs. Gather at our weekly meetings to meet other local like-minded individuals and discuss ideas, philosophy, and problems unique to unbelievers. Come to our monthly meetups and participate in interesting discussions.
Fort Myers, FL
https://freeinquirygroup.com/
The FIG SWFL meets to provide community and discussions for freethinkers of the Fort Myers area. They meet the third Tuesday of every month.
Florida
Founder: Ken Loukinen
http://www.godlessflorida.com/home.html
This group exists to create communities for the non-religious in South Florida.
Florida Pandhandle, 2018-Present
Founder: Peter A.
https://www.meetup.com/Atheists-On-The-Beach/
This group is for people who live in the Florida panhandle and currently/previously belong(ed) to a religious community but are uncomfortable "expressing doubts or coming out as atheist". This community is committed to gathering together and express their doubts/atheism in a safe place with people who have similar experiences.
Savannah, GA
Founder: Jason T.
https://www.meetup.com/coastal-atheists-and-secular-humanists/
This group serves as a meeting place and idea exchange for skeptcis, secular humanists, atheists, agnostics and freethinkers of the Savannah area. This group provides a safe space for non-religious discourse and is very open to the input of new members in regards to topics, event series' and group goals.
Baltimore, MD, 2003-Present
Founder: Bill C.
https://www.meetup.com/humanism-194/
A group that believes in the basic goodness of the human spirit without supernaturalism. Engage in topic presentationa nd discussion related to humanism, religious criticism or current events.
Harford County, MD, 2010-Present
Founder: Bill C.
https://www.meetup.com/Harford-County-Secular-Humanist-Group/
A special interest group interested in freethought, skepticsim about religious and supernatural claims, discussion of current events and philosophy and ethics
Southern Maryland, 2013-Present
Founder: Samntha McGuire
http://wash.org/smash/
Group of non-theists, atheists, agnostics, doubters, free-thinkers, rationalists, skeptics, and other like-minded individuals who are interested in exploring what it means to be “good without God.” Main focus of the group is to build a sense of community for the “none” in Southern Maryland through discussion groups, lectures, social activities and family-friendly events, volunteerism and giving back to the community.
Durham, NC
http://www.aahumanism.net/groups/view/secular_students_for_rational_inquiry
SSRI’s purpose is to provide secular fellowship among atheists, agnostics, skeptics, and secularists, to promote rational inquiry, and to serve like-minded communities at North Carolina Central University and throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina.
Seneca, SC, 2014-Present
Founder: Laurel Roland
https://www.meetup.com/Foothills-Secular-Humanist-Society-of-South-Carolina/
A caring and supportive group for freethinkers, humanists, agnostics, and atheists. We currently have monthly meetings to socialize, discuss current events, feature speakers, and eat out afterwards. We serve Clemson and the surrounding tri-county area. We are hoping to grow so come be a part of this growing group of 'nones'! We are a chapter of the American Humanist Association. We also just started a monthly social night! Come hang out, shoot pool, play darts, laugh loudly, play games, lip synch, eat, drink, and be merry!
Memphis, TN
https://memphisfreethought.com/
A group for atheists and naturalists in the Memphis area to meet together. They have small discussion groups, book clubs, as well as various other events.
Nashville, TN, 2008-Present
Founder: Taylor Matson
https://www.meetup.com/secularlife/
This community (now considered network) is made of naturalistic thinkers in the Nashville area who desire a lifestyle of inquiry rather than superstition.
Ashburn, VA, 2011-Present
Founder: Dave N.
https://www.meetup.com/LiveImagining-org/
A group interested in nature and outdoor adventure, meaningful conversations about life, pursuit of well-being for mind, body, and soul, and spirituality without religious trapping.
Charlottesville, VA, 2016-Present
Founder: Samantha McGuire
https://www.meetup.com/Atheist-Community-of-Charlottesville/
A community dedicated to promoting positive atheism and establishing a thriving secular humanist community. Hopes to provide a safe space to be with other like-minded people
Front Royal, VA
http://wash.org/sash/
This group meets in the Shenandoah, VA area to provide community for secular humanists. They meet the third Saturday of every month at 2pm.
Lynchburg, VA, 2010-Present
Founders: Samantha M. Darryn Lamb, Luke Douglas
http://wash.org/lash/
A group where humanists, secularists, atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers, and others come to share ideas, discuss common interests and socialize.
Northern Virginia
Founder: Samantha McGuire
http://wash.org/nvc/
A joint meeting of this group and the Humanists of UUF, held on the foruth Mondays of all months except Summer. Discussions, potlucks, and picnics.
D.C. Area, 2006-Present
Founder: Roy S.
https://www.meetup.com/DC-Atheists-Humanists-Agnostics/
A group concerned about maintianing a Constitutional separation of Church and State- but also interested ub building a community. They offer a combination of social, educational, community service,a nd activist events and hope to provide a supportive social environment for anyone who may be struggling to overcome religious indoctrination.
Washington D.C.
Founder: George Beauchamp
http://ethicalsociety.org/
A congregation of Humanists who celebrate and support each other through life
Phoenix, AZ
http://hsgp.org/
"The group aims to enrich the lives of any who join us through explorations in science, philosophy, history, and the arts."
Arizona
https://reasonriders.com/
Reason Riders are a group of motorcyclists in Arizona, primarily Goodyear, AZ, that exist to help other members of their communities in the name of atheist philosophy: free from religion.
Dallas, TX
Founder: Alix Jules
http://www.aahumanism.net/groups/view/black_nonbelievers_of_dallas
The Black Nonbelievers of Dallas is dedicated to providing an informative, caring, festive and family friendly environment for Black Nonbelievers (and their allies).
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, 2009-Present
http://www.dfwcor.org/
Seeks to inform local atheists that there are groups to join, activities in which to participate, events to attend and like-minded people with which to socialize. In short, they want to help those who have grown beyond religious belief to find their philosophical home. In addition, they seek to increase the secular movement’s influence in the marketplace of ideas so that secular people can take their rightful place at the table, securing acceptance and equal rights. Atheists who are not ready, or who are unable, to “come out” can take comfort in knowing that they are not the only ones who accept the reality of a 100% natural world.
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
http://www.metroplexatheists.org/
This non-profit organization exists to provide community for atheists within the religious climate of DFW in Texas as well as information about the social and moral value of atheism.
Houston, TX, 2000-Present
http://www.hcof.org/
An extension of the concept developed in Dallas by the North Texas Church of Freethought. Concived as an alternative to the conventional faith-based religious organizations
North Texas, 1994-Present
Founders: Tim Gorski, Mike and Marilyn Sullivan
https://www.churchoffreethought.org/
This group gathers once a month to consider and discuss core values and ideals of fact and reason, applying these to everyday life, thought, and problems confronted by individuals and the larger society. They also offer a weekly discussion, a book club, small community groups, and game nights. To promote and advance, as a moral imperative, the unfettered power of thought over belief, of reason over faith, of facts over revelation and superstition, and of knowledge over dogmas and doctrines, especially in matters of religion and religious opinion.
Anchorage, AK, 2016-Present
https://scoa-ak.wixsite.com/website
The Secular Community of Anchorage is a non-profit organization. The mission of SCOA is to cultivate the secular community of Anchorage by advocating critical thinking.
Contra Costa County, CA, 2006-Present
Founder: Jane R.
https://www.meetup.com/Contra-Costa-Atheists-and-Freethinkers/
This group subscribes to the idea that knowledge of relaity advances most effectively by way of scientific inquiry and endevaors to provide informative and enjoyable actiities that promote opportunities for discourse without endorsing beliefs in gods or other supernatural ideas, either ancient or new.
Fairfield, CA, 2018-Present
Founder: Michelle K.
https://www.meetup.com/Fairfield-Atheist-Agnostc-Freethinkers-Meetup/
A small group of nonbelievers in in Northern California that meet up once or twice a month and have dinners and play games.
Los Angeles, CA, 2010-Present
Founder: Frank M.
https://www.meetup.com/The-Non-Religious-Young-Singles-Los-Angeles-Westside-Group/events/past/
A group of nonreligious singles in Los Angeles who actually don't spend most of their time debating or defending their nonreligious beliefs, but rather use their nonbelief as a shared background.
Oakland, CA, 1935-Present
Founder: Rev A.D. Faupell
http://humanisthall.net/wp/
Fellowship of Humanity is a humanist church that considers itself vital to proressive infrastructure inspired by humanist ideals, and committed to action for social justice and ecological sanity. They sponsor meetings, forums, movies, classes, trainings, rallies, concerts, performances, banquets, and ceelbrations for progressive activist, oppressed minority organizations and persons of goodwill.
Sacramento, CA, 2014-Present
Founder: Mashariki
https://www.meetup.com/SacFAN/
A group that meets in the greater Sacramento area where African-American nonbelievers and skeptics can gather together and create a social community.
Sacramento, CA, 2008-Present
Founder: Bill P.
https://www.facebook.com/blackhumanistsofsacramento
A group where nonbelievers gather in the greater Sacramento area to discuss philosophy and beliefs. They also have guest speakers, book clubs, and film screenings.
San Francisco, CA, 2012-Present
Founder: Jim B.
https://www.meetup.com/sfhumanists/
This group sponsors a range of activities including lectures, discussions, social service, outings and parties in order to build a sense of ocmmunity for those who identify with the humanist philosophy.
San Gabriel Valley, CA, 2018-Present
Founder: Evan Clark
https://www.meetup.com/Atheists-United-Secular-Latinos-of-San-Gabriel-Valley/
A group for secular latinos in San Gabriel Valley to get together and discuss political and religious ideas
Santa Barbara, CA, 1995-Present
http://www.santabarbarahumanists.org/
The Humanist Society of Santa Barbara is a community that believes rationality is the best foundation for progress. They have meeting locations around the Santa Barbara area for humanists to gather together. One can also become a member and receive newsletters, resources, and invites to events hosted by the society.
South Pasadena, CA, 2013-Present
Founder: Mark Stephen
https://www.meetup.com/South-Pasadena-Local-Area-Secular-Humanists-SPLASH/
A group of religious skeptics in South Pasadena who strive to create a open, freethinking community where people can gather, drink, have fun, and discuss philosophy and beleifs.
Temecula, CA, 2013-Present
Founder: Chis Norcross
https://www.meetup.com/Temecula-Valley-Atheists/
A group that provides support, outreach, meaningful discussion, opportunities for activism, friendship, and fun for fellow atheists. Serving the atheists of Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, and San Jacinto.
Vany Nuys, CA, 2015-Present
Founder: Amy Davis Roth
https://www.meetup.com/lawaag/
A group for people who identify as women and live a secular lifestyle. These women are interested in science, art, literature, feminism, critical thinking, social activism, social support and friendship. They do arts & crafts, book clubs, movie nights, hiking, activism, and other activities
Ventura, CA, 2014-Present
Founder: Evan Clark
http://hcovc.org/
A group that meets in the greater Sacramento area where African-American nonbelievers and skeptics can gather together and create a social community.
Villa Park, CA, 2008-Present
Founder: Bruce Gleeson
https://www.meetup.com/Backyard-Skeptics/
A group of scientific skeptics who get together and support each other while having potluck dinners, local meetings, and other social events. The group meets fairly consistently.
Villa Park, CA, 2015-Present
Founder: Michael Steven M.
https://www.meetup.com/Thank-God-Im-An-Atheist/
A group of nonbelievers who get together for happy hour, to catch a movie, go camping, give back to the community, and things of that nature
Denver, CO, 2017-Present
Founder: Steve Berke
https://www.elevationists.org/
This group claims no divine law, no unquestionable doctrine, and no authoritarian structure. This uses cannabis as a spiritual practice discover a creative voice and enrich their community with the fruits of that creativity.
Denver, CO, 2012-Present
Founder: Evan Weissman
http://www.warmcookiesoftherevolution.org/
A group that engages community members in crucial civic issues by creating innovative and fun arts and cultural programs
Denver, CO, 2013-Present
Founder: Barbara Sannwald
https://www.secularhub.org/
A place to meet secular people for a broad range of activities that encourage learning, critical thinking, altruism, and fellowship
Denver, CO
http://centerforscienceandwonder.org/
The Center for Science and Wonder in Las Vegas exists to provide atheists and skeptics in Las Vegas the benefits that church life gives, without a religious worldview.
Billings, MT
http://billingshumanists.org/
Providing a group of discussion and support for humanists, freethinkers, agnostics, atheists and secular people in and around Billings, Montana
Flathead County, MT
https://www.flatheadsecular.com/
Provides a badly needed welcoming community for atheists, agnostics, skeptics, secular humanists, and other freethinkers in the region
Salt Lake City, UT, 2001-Present
https://www.atheistsofutah.org/about
An independent, democratically run, non-profit organization for the purpose of promiting the separation of church and state, defending science education, normalizing atheism, and empowering and encouraging a secular social community
Seattle, WA, 2015-Present
https://seattleatheist.church/
A place where atheists come together to do church: to address the Big Questions and celebrate meaningful life events with atheist rituals. They celebrate the values of Atheism by teaching, learning, and thoughtful discussion. They meet every Sunday.
Seattle, WA, 2002-Present
Founders: Pat Inniss, Jerry Schiffelbein, and Wendy Britton
http://www.seattleatheists.org/
A group that seeks to create a thriving community of atheists and humanist. They believe and propose that the secular worldivew should be recognized as the healthy perspective and lifestyle that it is