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Monthly Meetings 2010


HOC Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday evening of each month, starting with a Potluck Supper at 6 pm, followed by a program at 7 pm in the Colvin Commons Community Room, 4101 East Hampden Ave, Denver. This is on the NE corner of Hampden and Colorado Blvd. All HOC members are invited to the board meeting that is held at 4 pm just prior to the potluck. The entrance to the room we use is on the north side of the building, up a few steps. Or the office door is available a little farther around to the west and it has no steps.

After hours: 9pm- ? Several members of the HOC meet afterwards to continue the discussions at the Bull & Bush at 4700 Cherry Creek South Dr. in Denver link: www.bullandbush.com

Please join us for a social event and look at the Purposes of our Organization.



Sunday 14 Mar 2010

Michelle M. Davis of the Beth Ami Colorado Congregation of Humanistic Judaism, will speak to us about the trends of Judaism from a Humanist viewpoint. There will be a summary of the history of Humanistic Judaism, brief bios of some of the pioneers such as Sherwin Wine, and a discussion regarding how Humanistic Judaism integrates the traditions and ideals of Judaism with Humanistic principles.


From their website:

"Beth Ami - Colorado Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, provides the opportunity to celebrate Jewish culture and identity consistent with a humanistic philosophy of life. Humanistic Judaism offers a Secular alternative in contemporary Jewish life, and is compatible with many belief systems. It was established by Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine in 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, and has grown into a worldwide movement. Beth Ami is affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism."


This lecture is one within our series covering Humanism and World traditions. Whether you are interested in Judaic thought or how contemporary Humanistic Judaism and Secular Humanism integrate, be sure to attend this fascinating and informative lecture.


Potluck dinner at 6:00 pm. Program lecture will convene at 7pm.


Potluck instructions are based upon the first letter of the last name:
A-C, dessert; D-H, non-alcoholic beverage;
I-M, vegetable dish or bread;     N-Z, meat or vegetable protein dish.

For further information call HOC President Richard BERG at 720-256-6161.


Go to COCORE the Colorado Coalition of Reason for other local activities.

Watch the space below for program changes. Updates will be made as programs are planned and announced.




New Membership or Renewals
Choose the best Annual Membership Category for you:

Sustaining Member ......$60.00 or more
Single Member ............24.00

Send check or money order to the following address:

Humanists of Colorado
P.O. Box 461112
Glendale, CO 80246


Officers for the organization are

Board Members:
  • President Richard BERG
  • Vice-President Tim BAILEY
  • Secretary Greg REEDER
  • Treasurer Margherita DE TOGNI
  • member Patty COUTTS
  • member Anne Marie SORENSEN
  • member Ken ROBERTS
Non-board positions:
  • Hospitality Patty COUTTS
  • Newsletter Editor Richard BERG
  • Online Presence Coordinator Greg REEDER
  • Media Liaison Margherita DE TOGNI


The Purposes of the organization are
  • To enhance the purposes of Humanism; to invoke the inherent dignity of humanity; to promote human rights; to eliminate the need for violence and war and to promote tolerance and peace.
  • To function as a chapter of the AHA.
  • To strive for justice; to do good for others; to advocate democratic principles; to affirm that ethics stem from human responsibility.
  • To promote and assist the development of Humanist organizations and groups within the state of Colorado.
  • To enhance the purposes of Humanism; to invoke the inherent dignity of humanity; to promote human rights; to eliminate the need for violence and war and to promote tolerance and peace.
  • To promote the wise use of technology and science; to better the quality of life on the Earth; to promote the understanding of evolution.
  • To hold Humanist meetings; to provide for the education of Humanists; to promote the freedom of association; to sponsor, organize and promote educational events related to Humanist issues for members and the general public; and to publish Humanist literature and newsletters.
  • To promote the freedom of speech and the press; to promote religious freedom; to promote artistic, scientific, and cultural freedom.
  • To provide counseling in matters of ethics and human relationships; to ceremonialize marriage and other rites of passage; to strengthen the family and other positive human relationships.
  • To engage in any other activities which are consistent with the principles of Humanism.


Colvin Commons Community Room
HOC rents the Colvin Commons Community Room from the First Universalist Church.
HOC is not a religious organization and is not affiliated in any other way with this church.
The church is a Unitarian Universalist church and as such has no Creed such as Christian churches do.