About us
Join us in celebrating Humanism!
The Jefferson Humanists is a chapter of the American Humanist Association.
Our Vision : Free thinkers building a better community
Our Mission: to expand an ethical and life affirming humanist community devoted to science, reason, inclusion and social responsibility. Through community building, lectures, social activism, and discussion we expand our member’s awareness gain an understanding of the issues facing the world and provide learning opportunities through guest speakers on a variety of topics.
In addition to a wide variety of activities (including book discussions, hiking, happy hours and more), join us for our regular monthly meetings, which are held on fourth Sunday evenings at 4pm.
A typical meeting consists of a Keynote Speaker or Special Program followed by an opportunity for questions and answers.
Before the presentation, take some time to browse our free Humanist library, become a member of our Chapter, sign up for our newsletter, explore volunteer opportunities to help us build a stronger chapter, meet new friends, ask questions about Humanism and have some appetizer and wine.
For more information about the Jefferson Humanists, see our website, www.jeffersonhumanists.org. You can also keep current on what we are doing and humanist issues in your community and the world on our Facebook page.
Featured event
Monthly Program-Maria von Trapp and the Story Behind The Sound of Music
This is a hybrid event, both in-person at the JUC and streaming live on our YouTube Channel. If you can't make it in-person, you can watch the streaming broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonhumanists2779/streams.
NOTE: We will NOT be recording this program for later viewing as we normally do.
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Join Jefferson Humanists for our monthly program titled, Maria Von Trapp and the Story BehindThe Sound of Music, a portrayal by Elsa Wolff.
Matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers, Maria von Trapp (1905-1987) is a woman of passionate faith and uncompromising determination. From orphan to Baroness, she leads her family from being refugees to an internationally known singing group. Sharing memories from pre-WWII Austria to the 1965 release of The Sound of Music, you’ll learn the story of the Trapp Family and their journey to a new home in America. Step back in time to meet this funny, lively, and unforgettable woman via this entertaining Living History program. Lots of time for Q&A included.
Elsa Wolff, entertainer and educator, has been performing, teaching, singing and storytelling since 1997. As a performer, Elsa, also known as "The Guitar Lady" performs for elementary age children as well as senior citizens throughout the Denver area. Elsa also performs around the country through her Living History Presentations as Amelia Earhart (retired character), Minnie Pearl, Maria von Trapp, Annie Oakley and most recently Beatrix Potter.
This program is hosted by Jefferson Humanists, a chapter of the American Humanist Association.
To ensure we set up enough seats, please RSVP on this Meetup or by email to RSVP@jeffersonhumanists.com.
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SCHEDULE
NOTE WELL: We are doing our "Winter" schedule again through March 2027:
- Gather at 4pm for appetizers, drinks and meet & greet,
- Program begins at 4:30,
- Program end at approximately 6pm.
Please bring appetizers to share.
A small donation of $3 is suggested for wine.
We hope to see you at 4:00 pm at our 4th Sunday Monthly Program
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“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” ― Maria von Trapp
Upcoming events
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Movie Time/Book/Sci Fi Group Extra: Klara and the Sun
Harkins 14 theater, 5550 Old Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada .,, Arvada, CO, USOur JH Book Group discussed the book, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro back in May 2023 and now it is coming out as a movie, directed by Taika Waititi. We invite all JH Movie Time and Book Group members and any others who are interested to join us in watching this new movie.
We will see the 12:30 pm showing of the movie on Sunday, November 1st, at the Harkins Theater in Arvada.
Everyone who RSVPs will get an email or Meetup message with the seat numbers of your hosts so you can get seats in the same row or nearby. RSVP on this Meetup or email Movies@jeffersonhumanists.org.
After the show, we will go to the nearby Hilton Garden Inn to have a drink and nibbles and discuss the movie. You are encouraged to read the book if you haven't already, so we can compare it to the movie version.
About the Movie
Klara is an artificial intelligence friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home. It soon meets Josie, a young woman who has a fraught relationship with her mother. But Klara's innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty soon start to heal the family and bring some light to Josie's complicated world.Klara and the Sun is directed by Taika Waititi from a screenplay by Waititi and Dahvi Waller based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. The film stars stars Jenna Ortega, Natasha Lyonne, Amy Adams, Steve Buscemi and more.
View a trailer of this film.
RSVP to this Meetup or email Movies@jeffersonhumanists.org. Only those who RSVP will receive the seat information for where we will be in the theater. It will also help us to reserve enough seats at the Hilton Garden Inn for our after movie discussion.
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“Some people worry that artificial intelligence will make us feel inferior, but then, anybody in his right mind should have an inferiority complex every time he looks at a flower.”
—Alan Kay6 attendees
Death Cafe sponsored by Jefferson Humanists
Common Flame (formerly Jefferson Unitarian Church), 14350 W. 32 Ave, Golden, CO, USTHE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This is our monthly Death Cafe meeting, hosted by a JH member. Usually a certified death doula also attends. This is not a grief group. We discuss and share thoughts, questions and concerns around the topic of death. There is no set agenda and everyone is welcome to attend, and participate, if they so desire. In the past we have discussed everything from water cremation to relatives bringing unwanted religious personnel to a dying person's bedside. To learn more about what a Death Cafe is and isn't, see https://deathcafe.com/what/.
Location: We meet in the Mills Building behind Common Flame UU Congregation (formerly Jefferson Unitarian Church), at 14350 W. 32nd Ave, Golden. (Our group has no affiliation with the congregation.)
Please RSVP to this Meetup or email deathcafe@jeffersonhumanists.org. We request RSVPs so we can set out enough chairs. Also, the host will provide snacks based on the head count. Please bring your own choice of beverage.
This group is sponsored by the Jefferson Humanists. Find Friends. Share Ideas. Do Good. See our web page for more information about us and Humanism: www.jeffersonhumanists.org/
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Past events
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