Welcome to the Humanists of Greater Portland
A community of freethinkers dedicated to human well-being, scientific reason, and ethical living without supernatural beliefs.
Every Sunday · 9:45 AM
Upcoming Sunday Programs
Free and open to everyone — join us in person or via Zoom
Historical Instances of Enlightened Capitalism
From FH, HGP member Al Christians will present short case studies of outstanding efforts to align business with human values. Don't miss these fabulous epic tales of good (and not so good) fighting it out in the executive suites. Al has a BS in Economics from Cal Tech and 30 years experience in actuarial work, including life and health insurance, private pensions, tax reporting and valuations for many insurance companies. He developed software for financial reporting by local governments, and calculation of payments on 40% of the autos sold in the US.
Whole Body Donation Program at OHSU
Tamara Ostervoss
The Story of Labor and Farmworkers in the Pacific Northwest
Friends of Seasonal and Service Workers (FSSW)
Inside Out - Unmaking Prison Walls
Reiko Hillyer
Authoritarianism and the Lure of Certainty
Gordon Gamm
What is Humanism?
Humanism is a way of life that guides us to be well and to do good without relying on anything supernatural. It's a progressive philosophy that embraces reason, compassion, and the pursuit of knowledge.
We welcome atheists, agnostics, truth-seekers, and anyone interested in exploring ethical living, critical thinking, and community building based on humanist principles.
Science & Reason
We value evidence-based thinking and scientific inquiry as paths to understanding our world.
Community
Building meaningful connections and supporting one another in our shared human experience.
Compassion
Promoting ethics, social justice, and care for all people through humanist values.
Recent Recordings
Catch up on programs you may have missed

The Humanist Resistance: Advocacy, Community, and Courage in a Global Crisis
Maggie Ardiente

Learning in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Agenda for Action
Mary Burns
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