If you consider yourself to be a Humanist and are looking for a community of like-minded people, the Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie (SHoWLE) is for you.
The group meets every 2nd Saturday of the month to discuss various Humanists’ beliefs and ideals as well as various events throughout the month.
SHoWLE is a chapter of the American Humanists Association (AHA). Those that become a member must subscribe to the AHA’s “Humanists and Its Aspirations” manifesto and support the “separation of church and state,” “science and reason,” “social justice” and “evidence-based solutions to human problems” are invited to join the community.
“Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie values people, emphasizes reason and focuses on this world. We are a democratic, membership run organization with the purpose of providing a supportive, diverse, local community for humanists and other nontheists, while promoting ethical and reasonable secular world views through education, community service, outreach, activism, and social events,” the organization wrote on the website.
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Becoming a member of the group provides many benefits along with the monthly meetings and events. SHoWLE is ran democratically, so members will have the opportunity to vote and guide the group’s direction, serve in leadership positions, and have the “opportunity to make your voice heard.”
Membership for the year for 1 person is $20 or $30 for a household of 2 or more people that are living under the same address for over a year. A student and fixed income discount is available for $5 for the year. A lifetime membership is also available for $1,000. To join the organization, visit the website.
For more information on the Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie, visit humanistswle.org.
