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
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Healthy Aging in the LGBTQ+ Community: Friendly House Elder Pride Services
From FH. In recent years, the LGBTQ+ community has faced hostile legislation and harmful rhetoric, with the current political climate specifically impacting LGBTQ+ older adults. Alex Maresca of Friendly House (FH) explains how FH Elder Pride Services works to address the impacts of this historic and on-going discrimination of this population, including the history of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, barriers to healthy aging, and how FH Elder Pride Services works to address these challenges. Alex (she/they), PhD Sociology from UC Irvine, is the program's Training, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist. She also researched challenges to conversion therapy, and serves as Secretary for the Oregon Queer History Collective.
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.
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