Devon Humanists

More about Devon Humanists

Devon Humanists aim to support and represent Humanists in Devon and to promote Humanism throughout the county. We advocate secularism in civil affairs and in education; we support the teaching of Humanism in schools. Humanist ceremonies are preferred by many who are looking for a non-religious celebration of life's rites of passage.

Devon members are widely spread. (The red dots on the map indicate the location of members, the area of the dot being proportional to the number of members at that location.) Several regional groups have been formed whose members meet locally to talk together and to hear speakers on topics of interest to them. Larger meetings with a speaker on a subject of particular interest are arranged from time to time for all members (see current events and past activities).

Our magazine, Humanist Forum, issued several times a year, and Online Forum enable views and ideas to be expressed and are lively means of contact for Devon members. Members also receive a bi-monthly news letter to keep them up to date with our activities.

Devon Humanists support the charities Aquaboxes for disaster relief (organised by Rotary International) and Tools for Self Reliance or Workaid (refurbished tools are distributed to underdeveloped countries).

Devon and Cornwall were once combined as South West Humanists, which was a huge area, so in November 1993 the two counties divided into independent groups, still keeping in contact and with the same aims and ideals.

Why Belong?

Humanism is a positive lifestance giving a framework to life, as an alternative to religious belief. Local Humanist groups are the grass-roots of Humanism and provide opportunities to interact with like-minded and supportive friends.

An organised group can have more influence than individuals acting alone. Membership helps Humanism to act as a counterbalance to indifferent or dogmatic views which hinder fair decisions. Through wider contacts Devon Humanists are part of local, national and international links.

The Devon Humanists group is affiliated to the British Humanist Association (charity number 285987), to the National Secular Society, and to the International Humanist and Ethical Union.

To join

The minimum annual subscription is £8 or £12 for two at the same address. Membership runs from January each year. For further details please email our email membership secretary or use the contact us form on this web site.