CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE WITH RMA
The days are getting shorter, which means our Winter Solstice celebration is just around the corner! Join the Rocky Mountain Atheists community on December 19 as we come together to mark the season, connect with friends, meet new people, and celebrate as a secular community.
Our Winter Solstice gathering is all about community—and this year, we’d love for you to be part of bringing it together.
LEND A HAND THIS WINTER SOLSTICE
Great community events don’t come together on their own! We’re looking for volunteers who can contribute some time and energy to make this year’s Winter Solstice celebration a memorable one.
Whether you can help with preparations, setup, activities during the event, or simply step in wherever an extra pair of hands is needed, every contribution makes a difference.
You don’t need to make a big commitment. Even a little of your time can help us create a welcoming and enjoyable celebration for everyone.
Join Us for the Winter Solstice Celebration → Winter Solstice Celebration — Meetup
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
As RMA continues to organize more events and activities, we need more members of our community to step forward and help us keep them going.
We’re currently looking for people who can contribute to community events, WeCanReason webinars, youth programming, social media and communications, and other RMA initiatives. You don’t need special experience or a lot of free time. If you have some time, an idea, or a skill you’d like to contribute, we want to hear from you!
Our community is powered by volunteers, and we simply can’t do everything we want to do without more people getting involved.
Ready to lend a hand? Talk to a board member at one of our events or contact us at communications@rockymountainatheists.ca.
YOUR TIME. YOUR IDEAS. OUR COMMUNITY.
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TOUR – All Netted Together
Friday, November 6
Join Annie Murray for a tour of the much anticipated All Netted Together: Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and the Social Life of a Theory.
Private Rocky Mountain Atheists tour of the University of Calgary’s special exhibition featuring rare works and archival materials related to Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverers of evolution by natural selection.
Meet at the Museo gift shop before heading to the gallery together. Limited to 25 people, so please RSVP only if you’re sure you can attend.
Go to our Meetup page to register and get more details.
Music Jam Night
Saturday, November 7
Grab your harmonica and join us for jam night! Once a month we will gather to play music in a good old-fashioned jam session! Bring your own instrument or just come to sing along.
If you know what song you want to jam to, please write it in the comments.
Go to our Meetup page to register and get more details.
Thriving Without Religion:
A Public Gathering
Monday, November 9
Second Monday of every month at 7:00 pm MST
Whether you’re just starting to question your faith or have been living as a secular humanist for years, the transition away from religious dogma can feel like both a relief and a challenge.
This in person gathering is designed to help you navigate life after faith and build a meaningful, joyful existence rooted in reason and community.
Congress Coffee Company, 215 36 Ave NE, 1A · Calgary, AB
Please note – we will not be screening attendees, so use caution if you are not “out” as a non-believer.
You can register on our Meetup Page to get updates.
Indoor Walking
Wednesday, November 11
Stay active and escape the winter weather with a relaxed indoor walk through Calgary’s downtown +15 system. We’ll meet at Caffe Trieste on the 3rd level of the Core Mall at 1:00 PM. Walk for as long as you like and feel free to head out whenever you’re ready.
You can register on our Meetup Page to get updates.
Book Club
Thursday, November 12
Second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm MST
Join our monthly Book Club on the second Thursday of each month! Share your thoughts, enjoy the discussion, or simply come along—even if you haven’t read the book.
This month, the Book Club will be discussing the book: Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World by Michael E. Mann, Peter J. Hotez
Head over to our Meetup page to register and get the Zoom link.
Life Without Religion – New Dates
Sunday, November 15
Life Without Religion (LWR) is a confidential peer support group for people who have left religion or are experiencing conflicts related to religious influences. The next meeting is Sunday, November 15 at 11:00 AM via Zoom.
Those interested in joining should contact lwrhost@gmail.com. A brief interview is required before joining, and all group membership is kept strictly confidential and anonymous.
Coffee Chat Online
Monday, November 16
Third Monday of every month at 1:00 pm MDT
Our Coffee Chat is an enjoyable, unstructured afternoon conversation. Anyone can introduce an idea or ask a question, and the group will jump in and discuss it. You never know where the conversation will go, but it is always interesting and sometimes even educational. Join us and add your two cents’ worth.
Go to our Meetup page to register and get the Zoom link.
WeCanReason Webinar
Wednesday, November 25
Fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm MST
WeCanReason Webinar – Getting Real with Death with Janet Arnold
Join us for a thought-provoking WeCanReason webinar with Janet Arnold exploring a subject many of us tend to keep at a distance: our own mortality. Getting Real with Death invites us to think openly about end-of-life wishes, healthcare decisions, preparing for the unexpected, and reducing stress for the people we leave behind. Rather than being depressing, these conversations can be surprisingly life-affirming and help us think more intentionally about how we want to live.
Janet Arnold is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Thanatologist with more than 20 years of experience in death, dying, bereavement, crisis management, and suicide intervention. She has also taught courses on death and dying at Mount Royal University for fifteen years and encourages people to develop a more open, informed, and compassionate understanding of mortality.
Head over to our Meetup Page to register and get the Zoom link.
Monthly Board Meeting
Thursday, November 26
Fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm MST
The Board of RMA meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to all, but only Board members can vote.
Check out our Meetup page for the link and other details.
All details of our events can be found on our Meetup Page at https://www.meetup.com/rockymountainatheists/events/.
