About Us

We are a community of freethinkers in the Portland, Oregon metro area, fostering camaraderie, lifelong learning, personal growth, and collective action, unfettered by supernatural beliefs or religious dogma. 

We engage in weekly presentations and group discussions every Sunday morning at Friendly House, a community center at NW Thurman and 26th,  We also offer a comprehensive Children's Program with an accredited teacher so that parents can go to the Sunday presentations or engage in group discussions, knowing their children are learning life skills without dogma.

NFA Conference

Richard Dawkins to Speak at NFA Conference!

We are delighted to announce that Richard Dawkins will be speaking at the Northwest Freethought Alliance Conference in Renton, WA (18 miles SE of Seattle) the last weekend of March, 2012 (March 30-31, April 1).  Dr. Dawkins’ talk, along with one by Sean Faircloth, former Secular Coalition of America lobbyist, will take place on the final day.  There will be a reception Friday the 30th, from 6 to 9 PM, and 11 workshops during the three days.  At the midpoint, on the 31st, we will host a banquet.  Find all details at http://www.nwfreethoughtalliance.org.  Conference cost is $130, and no-meals tickets are available for $70.  Prices rise January 1 and again on March 1, so register early for best value!

Scholarship Contest

HUMANISTS OFFER $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP!!!

 

Spread the word! Humanists of Greater Portland is going to award a

$1,000 scholarship to a local humanist high school senior to use toward his/her

college expenses! Please let qualifying young people know about this

opportunity!

 

The competition is open to all college-bound public high school seniors in

the greater Portland area. Students may enter the contest by writing an original

essay entitled: "Why I am a Secular Humanist."

 

Full details are on the application, which is posted on this website.

Deadline for essay submission is April 30, 2012.

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