Investigating spiritually active locations in the greater Twin Cities area since 2008. MPRS is seeking a greater understanding of the paranormal activity that surrounds us everywhere we go, and the documentation of that activity for research purposes. Our monthly investigations always have a mix of investigators that are curious, psychic, skeptic and more which provides a well rounded mix and brings many layers to each investigation. MPRS also holds monthly meetups which provide a fun and secure …

Secular Bible Study is a joint effort between religious believers and atheists in the Twin Cities to study and discuss the Bible and Religion -- not to engender any specific religious or non-religious view, but to explore their historical context, societal impact and cultural relevance. SBS invites expert speakers to lecture on particular topics and lead discussions; and facilitates respectful and constructive reasoning dialogues between people of many different (or no) beliefs, providing the op …

If you are interested in all that is psychic and self development, whether this is new for you or not, this could be a group to explore.,  A meeting is held once a month of comprising of two parts. First, a discussion of a particular topic of interest,  we can share ideas, experiences, techniques or eduction. The second part of the group will devoted to actual practice time with each other, either in small groups or all together. Practice could be meditation, readings or healings. The goal for t …

Bringing local freethinkers together for community, support, and action. We are humanists, skeptics, agnostics, and atheists. Above all, we strive to be ethical, moral, and good human beings - skeptical of dogma, promoters of reason, science, and free-thought. Public truths through public revelation, "spirituality" through meaning, nature, friendship, and the arts. Cooperation with all those seeking to make a more delightful, sustainable, and humane world. free·think·er [free-thing-ker], noun …

Twin Cities Atheists is a social community of freethinkers. Events are organized and run by volunteers, and those volunteers are responsible for the event. If you have an interest in hosting an event, send me an email!

Southern MN Atheists, Realists and Thinkers exists to bring godless friends together at fun events around Mankato and southern Minnesota.  We are a collection of all kinds of freethinkers!

A group for those who have left fundamentalist Christianity. Whether you are still in the faith, have left the faith, or are considering leaving, this group is to encourage and support each other in the deprogramming process of fundamentalist - and/or evangelical - beliefs. We ALL welcome you! We are striving to create a healthy community for those who have survived the more extreme theologies of religion. Some gatherings have specific themes, but all gatherings thus far have been an opportunit …

We are the first local chapter of The Circle of Reason , an international organization for pluralistic rationalism. We're a unique venue, where those with divergent beliefs and backgrounds engage in reasoning dialogue and fellowship across the gulf of human difference. Although our members remain affiliated with their various groups that rely on religious, atheist, biological, ethnic, cultural, economic, political or ideological kinship, they also join the Circle to examine and bring their diffe …

We love questions -- we can't start a meeting without one! We meet to attempt to answer the questions we've agreed to discuss. Any and all people who enjoy thinking and learning and friendship (including laughter) should stop in and join us at the Caribou Coffee on Nicollet Ave. between Burnsville Parkway and Highway 13.

Do you enjoy watching TED talks? (see www.ted.com if you haven't) I thought about starting a bookclub, but I have so enjoyed these, I thought this would just be more fun! Anyone age 18 - 100 is welcome. Each month we get together to watch a Ted talk and discuss afterward.  It's as simple as that.  If you like stimulating discussions, we would love to have you. Please note:  The group will be limited to 30 members in order to keep the numbers manageable for our meetup venue.  If the group is clos …

I want to meet up with atheists, freethinkers, agnostics, humanists etc. in the Northfield area. Let's get together for coffee or drinks to celebrate reason and discuss important issues.

If you are single and would describe yourself as a secular humanist, an agnostic, an atheist, a freethinker, or a naturalist, etc, this group is for you. Having shared belief systems does not guarantee a successful relationship, but it does help stack the deck. There are many faith-based singles groups, as though they really need them; they can find each other everywhere. Non-theists, however, are a minority. As non-theists we generally do not wear a symbol around our necks that allow us to reco …

The club goal is to provide an open floor for intellectual discussion, where each is allowed to provide their option without fear of judgement or ridicule. We want to setup a safe area to grow our knowledge through each other. In society, it has become taboo to discuses: politics, current issues, and to speak openly about our option if they disagree with those of the majority. Any topic is open for debate. Each member must only pledge to provided an open mind and sound arguments.

Our goal is to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendships, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of separation of church-state, and to work with other atheistic organizations in pursuit of common goals. This group is neither for nor against any other viewpoints, topics (as in gun control, gay rights, feminism, etc.), other world views, etc. We wish to provide an open d …

This monthly discussion group is all about Nietzsche, his background, his influence, and our thoughts, feelings and reactions to him. In the spirit of Nietzsche, let us read him slowly and carefully. All are welcome to join us, from Nietzsche scholar to curious learner. Join us to learn, to share your knowledge, or to plumb your own depths as we probe Nietzsche’s depths. Our group will read and discuss short selections from works of Nietzsche including his depth psychology, his metaphysics, his …