Sharing humanism . . . since 2013

Building community through respectful, cooperative sharing of skills and inspirations — while having fun.

IDEAS BETWEEN FRIENDS

(2nd or 3rd Sunday - 2:30 pm)

Our feature event being roughly a 15 to 30 minute presentation (topics: humanist, reasoning, science, (non)theistic issues or just plain old motivation & life hacks. Just listen or give a few comments & questions. Followed by snacks while discussing world domination. Normally at the Banff Trail Community Center at 2115 - 20 Ave NW.

CONVERSATIONS OVER COFFEE OR BEER

(3rd Tues - 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm)

Discussions over coffee or beer. Either held at Weeds Coffee Shop or the Kilkenny Pub. Discussions go about anywhere often per a recent book read or some aspect that is hopefully worth grousing over. Bring some ideas & chew the rag a bit.

PHILOSOPHY IN 20

(1st or 4th Sunday - 11:00 am)

(On-line only) Listen to a few sound bytes of some very interesting life topics, then followed by an interactive, easy-going guided dialog from your favorite philosophy guru, Dr. Dave. No pressure to participate.

VENTURE DAY

(a lazy afternoon or evening)

Hanging out — chomping on dogs & burgers, some frisbee or maybe even a bit of music. Perhaps a walk, hike or some cycling. Let's get OUTSIDE! Think fresh air!!

EVENTS

See MEETUP for FULL details (location &/or links)

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Ideas Between Friends - Presentations:

in person Sun at 2:30 pm usually at Banff Trail Community Center (reserved room)

2115 - 20 Ave NW

2026

Jan 11 - What are the Important Items that Make Groups like this Work?

Feb 8 - A World Without Work - Jobs & the Future - Is it a good thing?

March 15 - The Issue of Coal - Mining in Alberta - should we or not??

April 12 - Career Choices - STEM, Trades, Professions, etc.

May 10 - What Happens After We Die?

Sep 13 - Immigrants & Refugees - a legal viewpoint + referendum issues

Oct 4 - 10 Tired Arguments for god (& not)

Nov 8 - My A.I. Friend - pros & cons of AI relationships

2025

Jan 12 - Strategies to Deal with Misinformation on the Internet

Feb 20 - We are all Futurists: Prophets, the future & the Value of Prediction

Mar 23 - How to Win an Argument

Apr 27 - Hero's & Villains - What makes you a great human?

Sep 21 - Living With Unique Persons & its discontents

Oct 12 - Humankind, Is it redeemable?

Nov 9 - Democracy in 2050 - Future Tech Meets Ancient Brains - at 1:00 pm

Dec 7 - Why are Far-Right Argument so Effective?- at 1:00 pm

PHILOSOPHY-in-20 Discussions:

online Zoom (usually) Sun at 11:00 am (MST)

2026

Jan 18 - Why Have Children? An Ethical Discussion

Feb 22 - Why Have Children? A Further Look

Apr 26 - Inequality Issues - channelling John Rawls

Oct 25 - Unpacking the Good & Meaningful Life

Nov 22 - Unpacking the Good, etc. - continued

Dec 6 - Topics from the Ethicist Column in the NYT

2025

Jan 26 - The Ethics of the Death Penalty (Capital Punishment)

Feb 23 - The Ethics of Animal Interests

Apr 13 - The Value of Stoicism & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

May 1 - The Value of Stoicism & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Repeat

Oct 26 - Ethics of Euthanasia & MAID - part 1

Nov 23 - Ethics of Euthanasia & MAID - part 2 - Sun at 11:00 am

Cafe or Pub Social for an hour or two:

2025

Jan 16 - At Weeds Cafe

Feb 20 - At Weeds Cafe

Mar 20 - At Weeds Cafe

July 23 - Backyard BBQ

What is Calgary Secular Assembly?

CSA is not remotely a "church" of which the "Assembly" word implies to some people. We talk, we discuss, we try to interactively help to educate & share ideas — mostly per humanism. Maybe we need a better name??