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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry (Plymouth) *NEW MEETING!*
DESCRIPTION:Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic\, followed by casual discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nAttendees are able to propose future topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism\, agnosticism\, humanism\, secularism\, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities\, such as religion\, philosophy\, social issues\, politics\, evolution\, morality\, ethics\, and psychology. \nCafé Inquiry (Plymouth) meets each month on the third Wednesday. We also have an ONLINE Café Inquiry which meets each month on the fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Please visit the Michigan Humanist Culture and Expectations page for more information. Speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nEvents are made possible by your financial support. Michigan Humanists is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible as provided by law. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made here.
URL:https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/event/cafe-inquiry-plymouth-new-meeting/
LOCATION:Plymouth Coffee Bean Co.\, 884 Penniman Ave\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Wissam Charafeddine":MAILTO:wissam.charafeddine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T190000
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SUMMARY:November Talk: Climate Change\, AI\, and Our Climate Future with Dr. Figen Mekik
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 for our guest speaker\, Dr. Figen Mekik\, Professor of Geology and Guest Faculty for Climate Science in Physics at Grand Valley State University. Afterward\, come along to Palace of India for dinner and conversation: 138 East Fulton St. SE Grand Rapids\, MI 49503. \nLearn more about Dr. Mekik here. \n  \n___________ \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Please visit the Michigan Humanist Culture and Expectations page for more information. Speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nEvents are made possible by your financial support. Michigan Humanists is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible as provided by law. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/donate/
URL:https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/event/lecture-climate-change-ai-and-our-climate-future-with-dr-figen-mekik/
LOCATION:Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261120T180000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids)
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual\, fun atmosphere. \nLearn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers\, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion\, look for Café Inquiry events on our calendar.) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nDon’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. \nDrinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \nSkeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the third Friday. \n__________________ \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Please visit the Michigan Humanist Culture and Expectations page for more information. Speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nEvents are made possible by your financial support. Michigan Humanists is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible as provided by law. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/donate/
URL:https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/event/skeptics-in-the-pub-grand-rapids-119/
LOCATION:Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits\, Kentwood\, 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE\, Kentwood\, 49512
CATEGORIES:Skeptics in the Pub
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Callis":MAILTO:toddcallis@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261122T110000
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SUMMARY:Café Inquiry (ONLINE) - The Wellness Industry (Part 1) – Homeopathy
DESCRIPTION: This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) \nAt the next Café Inquiry Online\, we’ll begin what we hope will be an intermittent series of topics about the multi-trillion-dollar wellness industry\, starting with homeopathy. The wellness industry relies on products and services that have dubious value at best\, and homeopathy – which has been around since the 18th century – is a prime example. We’ll be discussing the theory behind homeopathy\, how it supposedly works\, and the evidence as to its benefits or lack thereof. Join us for what we hope will be an enlightening look at this branch of the wellness industry. Any background materials will be posted here before the meeting.  See your virtual selves there! \nCafé Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day’s topic\, followed by casual discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nAttendees are able to propose future topics which would align with Michigan Humanist’s purpose: from atheism\, agnosticism\, humanism\, secularism\, and freethinking to broader subjects in science and humanities\, such as religion\, philosophy\, social issues\, politics\, evolution\, morality\, ethics\, and psychology. \nCafé Inquiry (Grand Rapids) meets each month IN PERSON on the second Sunday and ONLINE on the fourth Sunday. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Critiques on views and claims based on merit are allowed\, but not attacks on individuals who hold other perspectives. \nAny person engaging in disruptive behavior or harassment will be asked to leave\, and may be banned from future events pending the severity of the action. Please speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated.
URL:https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/event/cafe-inquiry-online-29/
LOCATION:Online Meeting – Link in Event Details
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank Crownover and Jessica Wolin":MAILTO:cafeinquiry-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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SUMMARY:27th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 27th year of our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration! \nThe Kaufman Interfaith Institute\, along with the interfaith community of Grand Rapids\, welcomes you to enjoy an evening of celebration for the religious and secular diversity of our community. \nThe Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration is a service that features musical pieces\, reflections\, and presentations from various religious and secular traditions in our community. During the event\, we will hear from members of our community\, representing an array of religious\, spiritual\, and secular worldview identities\, as they discuss the enduring need for gratitude for our shared home during this and all seasons. \nA free-will offering will be collected to support the new Community and Service Center. \nThe Community and Service Center provides both emergency services (a warming and cooling center\, and access to food) and empowerment services (resource navigation support and case management). It offers one space where people experiencing homelessness can get help with housing\, employment\, income support\, health care\, mental health care\, transportation\, case management\, medical and food benefits activation\, legal services\, and more. \nThe Community and Service Center is made possible by a collaboration between Mel Trotter Ministries\, Dégagé Ministries\, Catholic Charities\, and seven downtown churches. \nRegister here \nLight refreshments will follow the gathering.
URL:https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/event/27th-annual-interfaith-thanksgiving-celebration/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 227 Fulton St E\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Wolin":MAILTO:jessiwo@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Living Without Religion Support Group (Grand Rapids) *NEW MEETING!*
DESCRIPTION:Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles\, and can offer support. We will share experiences\, resources\, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving religion and moving onward in your life. \nIf you have left your religion\, are thinking of leaving\, or would like to support others in similar situations — this is the space for you. You are not alone in your search for a secular lifestyle. Questions and stories will be shared\, friends will be made\, and discussions will be had. \nLiving Without Religion is always free and open to anyone who meets the above criteria. \nWe will meet in the basement of Fountain Street Church in Room 108. \nParking information – Street parking\, if you can find it\, is free after 7 PM. Located kitty-corner from Fountain Street Church at the corner of Fountain Street and Ransom Avenue\, is the GRCC Ransom Ave NE Parking Ramp A. This is the most convenient parking garage and evening visitors typically pay around $2.00/hour. \nLiving Without Religion (Grand Rapids) meets each month on the second Sunday from 1-3 PM and on the fourth Wednesday from 6-8 PM. \n— \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Please visit the Michigan Humanist Culture and Expectations page for more information. Speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nEvents are made possible by your financial support. Michigan Humanists is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible as provided by law. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made here.  \nContact: Randy Kuipers\, livingwithoutreligion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
URL:https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/event/living-without-religion-support-group-grand-rapids-35/
LOCATION:Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hypatia Dawn":MAILTO:living-without-religion-grandrapids@michiganhumanists.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261127T183000
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SUMMARY:Skeptics in the Pub (Flint)
DESCRIPTION:Skeptics in the Pub\, “Critical Thinking with a Pint\,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual\, fun atmosphere. \nLearn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don’t invite speakers\, but rather follow our conversations wherever they take us. For a more structured discussion\, look for Café Inquiry events on our calendar.) \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated\, but not expected. \nDon’t drink? That’s okay! Many famous skeptics were teetotalers\, and there is no problem with that. \nDrinking skeptically means drinking responsibly. Science teaches us what alcohol does to the human body. \nYou will find the group at a table with little Michigan Humanists table signs. \nSkeptics in the Pub (Flint) meets each month on the fourth Friday. \n__________________ \nMichigan Humanists values the participation of all guests — requests for reasonable accommodation may be made by contacting the event host at least three days prior to the event. \nMichigan Humanists expects all guests to engage in respectful discussion. Please visit the Michigan Humanist Culture and Expectations page for more information. Speak to the event host or contact info@michiganhumanists.org if you feel these expectations are being violated. \nEvents are made possible by your financial support. Michigan Humanists is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All donations are tax-deductible as provided by law. Donations to Michigan Humanists can be made at https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/donate/
URL:https://e26c54d5a0.nxcli.io/event/skeptics-in-the-pub-flint-122/
LOCATION:Grand Blanc Tap Bar & Grill\, 3021 E. Grand Blanc Road\, Grand Blanc\, 48439\, United States
CATEGORIES:Skeptics in the Pub
ORGANIZER;CN="Dean Tersigni":MAILTO:skeptics-flint@michiganhumanists.org
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