Online Community

Groups with regular online meetings

This list contains groups not affilated with The Reason Center, but have like-minded communities. All times are given for California (Pacific time zone). Please visit each groups’ website and meetup pages for more information, as well as to review the rules and/or policies of their online meetings.

The Atheist Odyssey | Center for Inquiry NYC | Free Thinkers Institute | NY Society for Ethical Culture | NYC Atheists | RfR – Sacramento | Secular Humanist Society of NY

Description: We are a diverse Secular group where we provide a platform, online and/or in person, for a wide range of activities, interests and discussions. Our events are led by independent event hosts who determine the scope and direction of their particular events.
Check out the Meetup page to see further descriptions of the events listed below, as well as others.
Regular Events:

• Every Friday @ 6:30-8:30PM PT (and beyond) – Hell Yeah! It’s game night.
  • Come and enjoy an evening of games and blasphemy. Join us for the games. Join us for the camaraderie. Join us for the conversation.
• Odd Saturdays @ 2:00-4:00PM PT – Closing the Book on God
  • Come join us for a grand discussion on the failure of the arguments for god. Let’s spend a Saturday afternoon for some in depth conversations regarding counter apologetics, philosophy, science, and the bible. Let’s shine a light on the epistemological dishonesty lurking within fundamentalist apologia and tactics while examining methods of effective communication.
• Alternating Thursdays @ 7:00-9:00 PM PT – Focus on Social Justice
  • The emphasis of this group is the education of our members about the serious issues regarding all forms of Equity in Southern California, with the goal of establishing Social Action and implementing necessary changes right here in our own communities!
• Every Monday, except the 1st Monday of each month @ 7:00-9:00 PM PT – Reproductive Freedom Videos and Discussion
  • Our topics range from Abortion Healthcare Rights, LGBTQ Healthcare and Rights, Racism and Inclusion, Universal Healthcare, Separation of Church and State, Feminism, Government/Civics, Poverty, Homelessness, Fighting Vaccine Mis and Dis Information, Immigration Rights, Worker’s Rights, Fighting for Fair Living Wages and much more. Video clips will range from comedy, news, music, and short educational documentaries.

Description: A Humanist community dedicated to ethical relationships, social justice, and democracy since 1876. We celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s challenges, and work together to build a more just world.
See event descriptions in the website calendar and Meetup for more details.
Regular Event:

• Every Sunday @ 8:00-9:00AM PT (11:00-12:00 ET) – Sunday Platform
  • Sunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate, stimulate personal growth, inspire reflection and action, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings usually begin with music, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader, member, or guest. Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events, pressing social issues, and Ethical Culture philosophy.
  • Zoom Webinar ID 863 0430 0961 | Passcode 609424
• (some) Mondays @ 8:00 AM PT (11:00 ET) or 2:00 PM PT (5:00 ET) – Say Yes to Science
  • Check the event calendar for actual meeting times each week.
• 1st Tuesdays @ 7:00 AM PT (10:00 ET) – Poetry Circle
• 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM PT (7:00 ET) – Great Literature Discussion
  • See the full list of upcoming books here.
• 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 2:00 PM PT (5:00 ET) – Storytelling Circle

Description: NYC Atheists is a non-profit, non-partisan educational and advocacy organization based in New York City. Our primary mission is defending the separation of church and state and advocating for issues of interest to the atheist community. We focus on bringing people together and hold a number of regular monthly events as well as a range of other events to educate, promote social action, and just to have fun.
See event descriptions in the website calendar and Meetup for more details.
Regular Event:

• Every Wednesday @ 5:30-7:00PM PT (8:30-10:00 ET) (+After Hours)
  • All are welcome! Including those who are not Atheists and are inquiring. Agnostics, non-theists, freethinkers, and theists, too! Atheism is not a belief, a religion, a faith, or an opinion. It is a conclusion.
  • Join directly: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7744256001?pwd=ZXBVWVc1SjlmaitQMDU0TjB3ekRXZz09

Description: A support group meant to provide ongoing and personal support to individuals as they let go of their religious beliefs. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey. The page includes resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, for issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more.
See their website and Meetup page for more information and to get connected.
Regular Events:

• 1st Saturday @ 8:00-10:00 AM PT: Men’s Virtual Chapter RfR Support Group
• 2nd Saturday @ 5:00-7:00 PM PT: Women’s Virtual Chapter RfR Support Group
• 3rd Saturday @ 7:00-9:00 AM PT: Virtual Chapter RfR Support group (for everybody))
• 1st Sunday @ 4:00-6:00 PM PT: Virtual Chapter RfR Support group (for everybody))
• 3rd Sunday @ 12:00-2:00 PM PT: LGBQT Vitual Chapter RfR Support Group
• 2nd Tuesday @ 5:00-7:00 PM PT: Suicide Loss Survivors Virtual Chapter RfR Support Group
• Every Monday @ 5:00-7:00 PM PT: RfRx talks – Various topics and guest speakers

Description: the leading freethought organization in the New York City area, promoting the principles of reason and science, and an ethical life stance centered upon the supreme value of the individual human.
See event descriptions in the website calendar and Meetup for more details.
Regular Event:

• 1st & 2nd Sundays: 2:00-3:00PM PT (5:00-6:00 ET) (+After Hours) – Humanist Happy Hour
  • Grab a drink and join us virtually on Zoom. Discussions are led by Larry Shaw, renowned Humanist and author.
  • Join Directly: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82286652936?pwd=vViizCoeHyQ9GxCVVVa7wDebH4dTB5.1

Other Resources

Description: For a non-religious community of local people committed to living life free from religion, superstition, dogma and mysticism, visit their website to find out more and get connected.

Secular Student Alliance
Description: Empowers secular students to proudly express their identity, build welcoming communities, promote secular values, and set a course for lifelong activism. Visit their website to get more information.