The Ethical Society of Asheville is a humanist, non-theistic alternative to traditional religion and a member organization of the American Ethical Union. The American Ethical Union is affiliated with the American Humanist Association, the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and the Secular Coalition of America. Our meeting topics are educational, philosophical and of current interest. We are inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society …

WHAT: The Ethical Society of Asheville has initiated a “BUYCOTT for a Living Wage” to thank and support businesses that have been certified as Living-Wage Employers by Just Economics of WNC. Certified businesses are listed at www.justeconomicswnc.org. HOW: The process is easy. Your organization prints “BUYCOTT thank-you” notes for your members to carry with them. Members who patronize a living-wage business hand the cashier or waiter a thank-you note explaining that one reason for patronizing …

Ponderer's Cafe Our intentions & guidelines: It is our intention to engage in easygoing conversation with guided questioning that allows us to cultivate and share perspectives with each other. It is our intention to truly LISTEN to and UNDERSTAND what each person is sharing.  We can ask each other questions for clarification and sometimes respectfully disagree, but it is against the spirit of our group to be condescending, judgmental or argumentative.  We are here to challenge ourselves, not ea …

Welcome! Columbia Veg is a South Carolina Midlands area community group for vegans, vegetarians, and those exploring a plant-based lifestyle for ethical, environmental, spiritual and/or health reasons. You do not need to be vegan or vegetarian to join, you just need to eat vegan/vegetarian at events. Our potlucks are vegan so everyone can eat everything. (Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey). Our events include dinners at local veg-friendly rest …

Just over a year ago I had an inner urging to create a website where people from around the world could come and exchange their dreams and visions for a better planet. Now it is time to manifest local Create a New World meet-ups where we can physically come together in the spirit of peace, brotherhood and service. We will bring in speakers to educate us on quantum physics, organic agriculture, free energy, ascension metaphysics, and new ideas for education, government, parenting, etc.. and will …

We are a satellite group of the United Coalition of Reason. We are comprised of Forsyth Area Critical Thinkers (FACT), Greensboro Atheist Organization (GAO), and UNCG Atheists, Agnostics & Skeptics. (UNCGAA&S). With the recent nationwide explosion of local nontheistic groups--be they humanist, freethought, atheist, secular, Ethical Culture, secular Jewish or otherwise skeptical--a challenge emerged to the fast-growing community of reason. In cities across the United States, many of the local gr …

This group is inclusive of anyone who shares the beliefs of Humanism or Freethought.  Freethought is a philosophical viewpoint that holds that opinions should be formed on the basis of science, logic, and reason, and should not be influenced by authority, tradition, or any dogma.  Humanism believes in the prmacy of human, rather than divine or supernatual matters. We hold a variety of meetups including coffee-shop social chats, book studies, lectures, movie viewing, invited speakers, bar hopping …

A meetup group for poly and poly friendly folks in and around the Charlotte Area. We are family friendly. Polyamory: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for polyamorists and curious folks of all ages and demographics in the Charlotte area! Here you can network and learn about area meetings or talk about poly stuff with Poly People from around your area.  We try to meet twice a month at various locations in …

Polyamory: Having multiple intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for polyamorists and curious folks of all ages and demographics! We are interested in building community with other like-minded people in the Piedmont Triad Region of North Carolina  (Greensboro, WinstonSalem, HighPoint, Burlington, Lexington, and so on). Polyamory means "Many Loves".  We believe many people have both the capacity and the need to love more than one partner.  …

Secular Parents of Asheville North Carolina is a community of secular parents raising their children free of supernatural ideology.  We encourage freethought, reason, and scientific discovery, and encourage our children to "lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity".  (Humanist Manifesto III, 2003) As a sub-chapter of Western NC Humanists (an American Humanist Association Charter Chapter), we strive educate our children by recognizing the value of eve …

Members become Active Members after making a meetup event.  Members who never come to any meetups within 6 months of group will be removed. The Strictly Bizness Network aims to encourage and facilitate growth and performance of women and minority entrepreneurs in North Carolina by creating opportunities to foster business relationships through a creative exchange of Bizness, networking, expos and business exploration and support services amongst members. Our mission is to uplift, encourage and s …

WNC Humanists is a community of individuals who believe that Humanism offers both a realistic and responsible guide to a happy life without having the supernatural as part of their philosophy. The purpose of this organization is its concern for the advancement of human existence on earth through a philosophy that assumes the responsibility of all human beings for their own actions and for conditions in their culture. In applying Humanistic values to daily living we can advance healthy and natura …

This Meetup Group was established for people who are experienced in any phase of documentary production as well as people with a serious interest in the genre. Regular meetings, at least monthly, will be held in Columbia for members to make professional contacts, critique existing documentaries and discuss project ideas. As the group gains sufficient membership we will periodically solicit experts for educational and informative presentations on a variety of documentary related topics -- techniq …

LIKE VOLUNTEERING, NETWORKING, AND HAVING FUN!! THEN CHECK OUT ROTARACT OF SOUTHPARK (CAN FIND ON FACEBOOK) FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS This club is part of Rotary International OUR CLUBS GOALS are the following: General Rotaract Club Goals 1.     * Recognize, practice, and promote ethical standards such as leadership qualities and vocational responsibilities while developing professional and leadership skills. 2.     * Learn about the needs and opportunities of local and globa …

A group for those in the Charlotte area who want to make a difference in the lives of animals in the food, entertainment, research, and clothing industries. If you support the ethical treatment of animals join us as we educate ourselves and others through activities such as lobbying, gentle protesting, letter writing events to elected officials about supporting the humane treatment of animals, meeting victims of animal cruelty by visiting sanctuaries, volunteering, leafleting, and fund raising f …

For everyone who has ever wanted to bring their dog to church... wanted make it to a church fellowship, but couldn't make it to Sunday mornings... wanted to explore spiritual fellowship in the natural setting... wanted to take their faith out of the pews and connect with other people... We'll meet Sunday afternoons at various outdoor locations around the Midlands to enjoy the outdoor active lifestyle and read/discuss Jesus and the Bible. We don't have a preacher, we don't ask for money, we are v …

We are parents, gaurdians, and supporters of ethical, freethinking children and youth. We meet for social activities, educational programs, seasonal celebrations, and nature outings that encourage children and youth to ask questions and to deepen trust in their own internal "compass". We affirm the values of  the American Ethical Union and our sponsor, the Ethical Society of Asheville and YouthQuest of Asheville.  We also affirm the values of the American Humanist Association and our local par …

Charlotte Networking Professionals is an organization that facilitates business-building opportunities for its members. Its members are provided a platform to meet other business people, to share marketing ideas, and to learn the products and services represented within the group. Collectively and individually, its members adhere to the highest business and ethical standards. There is no fee associated with being a member of CNP, but membership is restricted.

Our group provides support to those who have or are in the process of letting go of supernatural beliefs by providing a community of people in various stages of religious recovery. Our goal is to present thought provoking topics and questions to encourage participation in open discussion. This is not a venue for confrontation or judgement of others. We invite you to join our community and express your thoughts and ideas without worry of being judged. Whatever stage of recovery you are in, we wel …

Charlotte Area Consultants provides an opportunity for Consultants and prospects in the Charlotte area to meet, learn and network. See also the Association of Charlotte Area Consultants group on LinkedIn.

Hackerspace Charlotte is a non-profit organization where people with common interests, usually in computers, technology, or digital/electronic art can meet, socialize and collaborate. Hackerspace Charlotte can be viewed as a kind of open community lab incorporating elements of a machine shop, workshop, classroom, and studio where all kinds of hackers can come together to share resources and knowledge to build and make cool things. Hackerspace Charlotte has members from a wide range of background …