Leeds Humanists

Kirklees and Yorkshire Cricket Club have arranged an indoor cricket tournament on Sat Nov 19th to coincide with InterFaith Week, and we have been invited to join with a humanist team.

Do you live in south-west West Yorkshire and would be willing to come and play. It will be in Batley, 10-2. We need a minimum of 6 players, no experience necessary. It's great that we have been included so I would really like to get a team together.

If interested get in touch or DM Hannah McKerchar.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce our first ever annual lecture with the world renowned A.C.Grayling!

He will be talking about the big questions that Humanism attempts to deal with and some of the answers it puts forward.

Book your ticket now: https://humanists.uk/events/a-c-grayling-leeds-humanists/

Amazing time yesterday marching in the parade and representing LGBT Humanists. First time we have been a part of it and look forward to growing our presence in years to come! 🏳️‍🌈📢

We are now on Twitter if you want to give us a follow!: https://twitter.com/leedshumanists

Leeds Humanists (@LeedsHumanists) / Twitter The West Yorkshire branch of - sharing & promoting humanist values in the region + beyond. https://t.co/fpHPcPd4Up

On Monday 4 July 2022 at 16:30, MPs will debate assisted dying in Westminster Hall and we need you to tell your MP to attend and speak up for compassion and empathy for the incurably, intolerably suffering.

https://humanists.uk/wp-json/civicrm/v3/url?u=585443&qid=14953523

Ask your MP to support assisted dying National charity working on behalf of non-religious people, campaigning for fairer society and secular state, & providing humanist funerals, weddings, and namings

Thank you to everyone who attended and spoke at our event tonight. Was really heart warming to hear all of the activity members get involved in and the ways we can be engaged Humanists.

As mentioned a good starting point for anyone interested is Dialogue: https://humanists.uk/community/dialogue-with-others/

Dialogue with others As part of our work to build a tolerant society, we try to build bridges between humanists and religious communities - educating both sides and building links in support of a peaceful, plural society.

Calling any members in WAKEFIELD:

We have an opportunity for a Humanist in the Wakefield area to get involved with helping to shape the local R.E. curriculum and play an ongoing role in having a positive Humanist impact on education.

If you're interested to know more message or email Rob - [email protected].

Another brilliant event last night - learning about the long and rich history of Humanism and radical free thought in Leeds, Bradford & beyond. Thanks to the brilliant Maddy from Humanists UK. A recording will hopefully available soon.

To support future events donate here: https://humanists.uk/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=154 and Learn more bout Humanist Heritage here: https://heritage.humanists.uk/

Have you ever thought about how you could use your knowledge and your life experience to help young people learn about humanism?

Interested in becoming a Humanist School Speaker?

Apply now before for the deadline on 6th May 👩‍🏫

School Speaker Training How can I become a school speaker? Have you ever thought about how you could use your knowledge and your life experience to help young people learn about humanism? If the answer is yes, then you could make a successful school speaker as part of Humanists UK’s School Speaker Programme. Humanists UK...

The Humanists UK Dialogue Campaign involves building bridges between humanists and religious communities – educating both sides and building links in support of a peaceful, plural society. For anyone who would be interested in being a trained Dialoguer the next training sessions are running on 8th May (https://forms.gle/4Wu6p1qU6bM4DeXM9) - there are still some places but they are going quickly.

Dialogue with others As part of our work to build a tolerant society, we try to build bridges between humanists and religious communities - educating both sides and building links in support of a peaceful, plural society.

Hi everyone - following this weeks event - sharing the petition to legalise assisted dying. Please sign and also write to you MP if you can (https://humanists.uk/campaigns/public-ethical-issues/assisted-dying/). It only takes a moment but giving that moment could make all the difference to people who need assisted dying in the future. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/604383

Petition: Legalise assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults The Government should bring forward legislation to allow assisted dying for adults who are terminally ill and have mental capacity. It should be permitted subject to strict upfront safeguards, assessed by two doctors independently, and self-administered by the dying person.

Leeds Humanists updated their info in the about section.

Happy World Poetry Day! What's your a favourite Humanist poem or passage?

Happy International Women's Day!!

Happy International Women's Day! 🎉🎉

Today we're celebrating the life, work, and legacy of a true hero of ours – the chemist and humanist Rosalind Franklin. Each year to celebrate International Women's Day, we hold a special lecture in her name. This year's Rosalind Franklin Lecture is on Thursday.

Marking International Women's Day, the Rosalind Franklin Lecture explores and celebrates the contribution of women towards the promotion and advancement of aspects of humanism in the UK and around the world.

Our lecture this Thursday will be delivered by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock – space scientist, science educator, and presenter of the Sky at Night. Tickets are on sale now, the event will be held online, and will be chaired by award-winning journalist Samira Ahmed.

Book your place now. Link in the comments.

Geneticist, science writer, and broadcaster, Dr Adam Rutherford as our next President, starting this June! 🎉

Adam will be taking the reins from current President Alice Roberts, who for the last three years has done a fantastic job of raising the profile of humanism.

https://humanists.uk/2022/03/05/adam-rutherford-named-next-president-of-humanists-uk/

An amazing launch event last night!!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended in person or on zoom - it was fantastic to see so many people there.

Brilliant talk from Andrew Copson and even a celebrity appearance from Humanists UK Patron Ralf Little.

Looking forward to us all making more connections in the future and working to promote that Humanist message of compassion and cooperation in Leeds & beyond!

Next event details to follow asap...

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Thanks to everyone who attended our event tonight - Janet Holt was such a great speaker and provided some fascinating insight on the issue of assisted dying. As promised here is a link to the Humanists UK Campaign around the issue if you want to get involved...https://humanists.uk/campaigns/public-ethical-issues/assisted-dying/

Assisted dying We have long supported attempts to legalise assisted dying and voluntary euthanasia in the UK and crown dependencies for those who have made a clear decision, free from coercion, to end their lives and who are physically unable to do so themselves. In many cases, the person in question will be termi...

Welcome to Leeds Humanists! An official branch of Humanists U.K. We are a rapidly growing, non religious community, which formed at the end of 2021. Our aim is to bring like minded people together in the Leeds and West Yorkshire region to support local Humanist causes, to offer help to those who need it as well as promote National and local Humanist campaigns. We will organise various events in order to learn, discuss issues and exchange ideas but also to socialise and bring people together.

So if you want to meet, make friends and make a difference, in a safe, inclusive, non judgemental and diverse space, please join us, we are a friendly bunch and sincerely welcome all.