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• Freethought Food Drive (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)
  Help families around the Pittsburgh area this winter by donating to the first annual PFC food drive in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank! Donate quickly online through a link at https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/freethought-food-drive or in person by bringing non-perishable food item to our Festivus on Decemeber 15th!
• Is religiosity innate to our human DNA? (Thursday, December 12, 2019)
  Virtually every culture/society in the history of mankind (and womankind) has or has had some form of theistic religion. This begs the question - Is religiosity or the need for religion something that is innate to our human DNA? Or is it a social construct that we have created to fulfill some other innate need or needs? Or is that the same thing? And can we fulfill those needs without the supernatural trappings? ------------------ PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• Sunday Assembly's Yule Rock!! (Sunday, December 15, 2019)
  Yule Rock is the ultimate secular festive singalong where we come together to celebrate our lives, each other and the year that was. The end of the year is a time to embrace and appreciate one another. Join us for an amazing morning of singing, dancing, and community! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• Festivus (Sunday, December 15, 2019)
  It is once again Winter Solstice time and that means it's time for all the various Solstice celebrations. And the non-believer community is no exception. We give you - Festivus!!! Each year we hold a traditional Festivus celebration - complete with Festivus pole, airing of grievances, along with contests of mental agility and feats of strength. It should be noted that last year's contests were both won by the same person. Anyone care to challenge that dominance? And in keeping with last year (not to mention our bar trivia team) there will also be a brief secular trivia contest - so invite your friends to form a team. We will also be raffling off some PFC swag as a fundraiser of sorts in addition to having it available for sale. Admission is only $20 per adult and $8 for children under 18 and over 5 years of age. Food will be provided and each adult of legal age will receive one ticket good for one free drink from the bar. The Pittsburgh Freethought Community will also be collecting for our first annual food drive at Festivus, donated non-perishable goods will go to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, or you can make donations here: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/freethought-food-drive 
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, December 16, 2019)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• The Meaning of Life: The Philosophical Isms (Thursday, December 19, 2019)
  What gives our lives meaning, given that we do not believe there is an omniscient force who provides meaning for us? When people lose their religious beliefs, they might fall into despair due to the lack of inherent meaning in the world…or they might party hearty. There are several philosophies which address this inherent meaninglessness. Existentialism posits that we can and must construct our own meaning. Nihilists maintain that it’s pointless to even try. Absurdism concludes that although a search for meaning is inherently in conflict with the actual lack of meaning, one should both accept this and simultaneously rebel against it by embracing what life has to offer. And there are other variations. For advice on how to be happy in a world without inherent purpose, try Epicureanism: Seek physical pleasure in moderation, avoid pain, find satisfying work, enjoy deep discussions (and make merry) with your friends, for tomorrow you must die…but also study and try to understand the world, and leave it better than it was when you found it. These videos are entertaining introductions to the subject matter, if you have time. What is Existentialism? (2:46 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_tgqj9MU8M Existentialism: Crash Course Philosophy #16 (Skip ads, 8:53 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaDvRdLMkHs Optimistic Nihilism (Skip ads, 6:09 min)): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRqu0YOH14 Introduction to Nihilism (14:09 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ajv-RrQs4o Epicureanism (Skip ad, 5:24 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_47J6sy3A Epicurus’ Cure for Unhappiness (9:32 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5f5smh7Keo Nihilism, Existentialism and Me (Text with long embedded video starring Rick and Morty and BoJack Horseman: “Gaze into the Abyss”): https://ideatrash.net/2018/12/nihilism-existentialism-and-me.html ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, December 20, 2019)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Winter Solstice (Saturday, December 21, 2019)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, December 23, 2019)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, December 30, 2019)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• SUMMIT AGAINST RACISM dates? (Wednesday, January 01, 2020)
• Freethought Brunch at the Porch (Sunday, January 05, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Freethought Brunch at the Porch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area. http://www.dineattheporch.com/schenley
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, January 06, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, January 07, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, January 09, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• Monthly BOD or EXEC MTG 10a-12p // BOD=JAN/APR/JUL/OCT (Sunday, January 12, 2020)
• Anti-Racism Workshop (Sunday, January 12, 2020)
  Many white people have a desire to eliminate racism but are frustrated by their apparent inability to do anything to reduce the corrosive effect of racism in our society.  We are horrified by a criminal justice system that severely punishes black people. We despair over an educational system that consigns black children to inadequate schools. We say we'd prefer to live in diverse neighborhoods, work in diverse settings, yet we perpetuate segregation in all aspects of our lives. Moreover, we are uncomfortable even discussing racism, afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing, or offending or being accused of being racist. We can choose a different path. Join with other anti-racist people to recognize white privilege, oppose racist policies, and create a better society, not just for the sake of fairness, but for our own survival. Individual Session syllabus to follow.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, January 13, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• MLK BIRTHDAY (Wednesday, January 15, 2020)
• Religious Freedom Day (Thursday, January 16, 2020)
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, January 16, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, January 17, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, January 19, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, January 20, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Anti-Racism Workshop (Sunday, January 26, 2020)
  Many white people have a desire to eliminate racism but are frustrated by their apparent inability to do anything to reduce the corrosive effect of racism in our society.  We are horrified by a criminal justice system that severely punishes black people. We despair over an educational system that consigns black children to inadequate schools. We say we'd prefer to live in diverse neighborhoods, work in diverse settings, yet we perpetuate segregation in all aspects of our lives. Moreover, we are uncomfortable even discussing racism, afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing, or offending or being accused of being racist. We can choose a different path. Join with other anti-racist people to recognize white privilege, oppose racist policies, and create a better society, not just for the sake of fairness, but for our own survival. Individual Session syllabus to follow.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, January 27, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Do All Atheists Think Alike? (Wednesday, January 29, 2020)
  Do All Atheists Think Alike? Probably not, ya think? Andy Norman and Katie Beittenmiller will help us explore the variety and nuances of the worldviews within our community. Join us for a fun, interactive program. At 1st Unitarian Church. Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• Superbowl Sunday (Sunday, February 02, 2020)
• Freethought Brunch at the Porch (Sunday, February 02, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Freethought Brunch at the Porch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area. http://www.dineattheporch.com/schenley
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, February 03, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, February 04, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Monthly BOD or EXEC MTG 10a-12p // BOD=JAN/APR/JUL/OCT (Sunday, February 09, 2020)
• Anti-Racism Workshop (Sunday, February 09, 2020)
  Many white people have a desire to eliminate racism but are frustrated by their apparent inability to do anything to reduce the corrosive effect of racism in our society.  We are horrified by a criminal justice system that severely punishes black people. We despair over an educational system that consigns black children to inadequate schools. We say we'd prefer to live in diverse neighborhoods, work in diverse settings, yet we perpetuate segregation in all aspects of our lives. Moreover, we are uncomfortable even discussing racism, afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing, or offending or being accused of being racist. We can choose a different path. Join with other anti-racist people to recognize white privilege, oppose racist policies, and create a better society, not just for the sake of fairness, but for our own survival. Individual Session syllabus to follow.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, February 10, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• DARWIN BDAY (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, February 13, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, February 16, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, February 17, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, February 20, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, February 21, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Anti-Racism Workshop (Sunday, February 23, 2020)
  Many white people have a desire to eliminate racism but are frustrated by their apparent inability to do anything to reduce the corrosive effect of racism in our society.  We are horrified by a criminal justice system that severely punishes black people. We despair over an educational system that consigns black children to inadequate schools. We say we'd prefer to live in diverse neighborhoods, work in diverse settings, yet we perpetuate segregation in all aspects of our lives. Moreover, we are uncomfortable even discussing racism, afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing, or offending or being accused of being racist. We can choose a different path. Join with other anti-racist people to recognize white privilege, oppose racist policies, and create a better society, not just for the sake of fairness, but for our own survival. Individual Session syllabus to follow.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, February 24, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Information Session from Casa San Jose (Wednesday, February 26, 2020)
  Casa San Jose will tell us about challenges facing our immigrant neighbors and how the freethought community can be helpful. Consist with our support for human rights, PFC has adopted a policy of providing all immigrants and refugees legal due process, humane living conditions and a secure life. This event is co-sponsored by the CMU Humanist League, and will be on campus. Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• Freethought Brunch at the Porch (Sunday, March 01, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Freethought Brunch at the Porch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area. http://www.dineattheporch.com/schenley
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, March 02, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, March 03, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Monthly BOD or EXEC MTG 10a-12p // BOD=JAN/APR/JUL/OCT (Sunday, March 08, 2020)
• Anti-Racism Workshop (Sunday, March 08, 2020)
  Many white people have a desire to eliminate racism but are frustrated by their apparent inability to do anything to reduce the corrosive effect of racism in our society.  We are horrified by a criminal justice system that severely punishes black people. We despair over an educational system that consigns black children to inadequate schools. We say we'd prefer to live in diverse neighborhoods, work in diverse settings, yet we perpetuate segregation in all aspects of our lives. Moreover, we are uncomfortable even discussing racism, afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing, or offending or being accused of being racist. We can choose a different path. Join with other anti-racist people to recognize white privilege, oppose racist policies, and create a better society, not just for the sake of fairness, but for our own survival. Individual Session syllabus to follow.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, March 09, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, March 12, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, March 15, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, March 16, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Spring Equinox (Thursday, March 19, 2020)
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, March 19, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, March 20, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Anti-Racism Workshop (Sunday, March 22, 2020)
  Many white people have a desire to eliminate racism but are frustrated by their apparent inability to do anything to reduce the corrosive effect of racism in our society.  We are horrified by a criminal justice system that severely punishes black people. We despair over an educational system that consigns black children to inadequate schools. We say we'd prefer to live in diverse neighborhoods, work in diverse settings, yet we perpetuate segregation in all aspects of our lives. Moreover, we are uncomfortable even discussing racism, afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing, or offending or being accused of being racist. We can choose a different path. Join with other anti-racist people to recognize white privilege, oppose racist policies, and create a better society, not just for the sake of fairness, but for our own survival. Individual Session syllabus to follow.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, March 23, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Nature's Rainbow (Wednesday, March 25, 2020)
  Nature's Rainbow. Evolutionary biologist Dr. Chase Mendenhall of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History Museum will share the latest research on sexual interaction and sex-correlated behavior across species.  At 1st Unitarian Church. Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, March 30, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Freethought Brunch at the Porch (Sunday, April 05, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Freethought Brunch at the Porch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area. http://www.dineattheporch.com/schenley
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, April 06, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, April 07, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• American Atheists convention Phoenix (Thursday, April 09, 2020)
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, April 09, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• AA annual CONVENTION - Easter wkend (Friday, April 10, 2020)
• Monthly BOD or EXEC MTG 10a-12p // BOD=JAN/APR/JUL/OCT (Sunday, April 12, 2020)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, April 13, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, April 16, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, April 17, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, April 19, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, April 20, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• EARTH DAY - MARCH SCIENCE? (Wednesday, April 22, 2020)
• Why Christian Nationalism is UnAmerican (Wednesday, April 22, 2020)
  Why Christian Nationalism is UnAmerican. Andrew Seidel, Director of Strategic Response at the Freedom from Religion Foundation, destroyer of the myth that we live in a Christian nation. This event is co-sponsored by the CMU Humanist League, and will be on campus. Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, April 27, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• NAT'L DAY REASON date? (Friday, May 01, 2020)
• Freethought Brunch in the Park (Sunday, May 03, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. This month, we are doing an outdoor meetup in Schenley Plaza in the heart of Oakland. We will meet under the big tent with signs identifying Pittsburgh Freethought Community (PFC). There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Before joining the group, you should buy your brunch at one of the local vendors in the plaza (or bring your own). Recommended is Waffalonia, Mesa or Opa Gyros. You could also consider carry-out from The Porch, but the wait would be a little longer. See menus for the Kiosks at https://www.pittsburghparks.org/dining-at-the-plaza Freethought Brunch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, May 04, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, May 05, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Monthly BOD or EXEC MTG 10a-12p // BOD=JAN/APR/JUL/OCT (Sunday, May 10, 2020)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, May 11, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, May 14, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• AHA ANNUAL MEETING date? (Friday, May 15, 2020)
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, May 15, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, May 17, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, May 18, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, May 21, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, May 25, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Roger Williams, A Look Back (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)
  Roger Williams, Champion of Religious Liberty. Alan Johnson will offer new insights on the life and work of this early champion of separation of government and religion. At 1st Unitarian Church. Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• SCA LOBBY DAYS DC date? (Monday, June 01, 2020)
• PGH PRIDE dates? (Monday, June 01, 2020)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, June 01, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, June 02, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Freethought Brunch in the Park (Sunday, June 07, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. This month, we are doing an outdoor meetup in Schenley Plaza in the heart of Oakland. We will meet under the big tent with signs identifying Pittsburgh Freethought Community (PFC). There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Before joining the group, you should buy your brunch at one of the local vendors in the plaza (or bring your own). Recommended is Waffalonia, Mesa or Opa Gyros. You could also consider carry-out from The Porch, but the wait would be a little longer. See menus for the Kiosks at https://www.pittsburghparks.org/dining-at-the-plaza Freethought Brunch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, June 08, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, June 11, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• Monthly BOD or EXEC MTG 10a-12p // BOD=JAN/APR/JUL/OCT (Sunday, June 14, 2020)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, June 15, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, June 18, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, June 19, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Summer Solstice (Saturday, June 20, 2020)
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, June 21, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• WORLD HUMANIST DAY (Sunday, June 21, 2020)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, June 22, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Monthly Lecture - Guest/Topic TBD (Wednesday, June 24, 2020)
  Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, June 29, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Freethought Brunch in the Park (Sunday, July 05, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. This month, we are doing an outdoor meetup in Schenley Plaza in the heart of Oakland. We will meet under the big tent with signs identifying Pittsburgh Freethought Community (PFC). There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Before joining the group, you should buy your brunch at one of the local vendors in the plaza (or bring your own). Recommended is Waffalonia, Mesa or Opa Gyros. You could also consider carry-out from The Porch, but the wait would be a little longer. See menus for the Kiosks at https://www.pittsburghparks.org/dining-at-the-plaza Freethought Brunch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, July 06, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, July 07, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, July 09, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, July 13, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, July 16, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Pittsburgh PRIDE (Friday, July 17, 2020)
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, July 17, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, July 19, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, July 20, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Monthly Lecture - Guest/Topic TBD (Wednesday, July 22, 2020)
  Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, July 27, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Freethought Brunch in the Park (Sunday, August 02, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. This month, we are doing an outdoor meetup in Schenley Plaza in the heart of Oakland. We will meet under the big tent with signs identifying Pittsburgh Freethought Community (PFC). There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Before joining the group, you should buy your brunch at one of the local vendors in the plaza (or bring your own). Recommended is Waffalonia, Mesa or Opa Gyros. You could also consider carry-out from The Porch, but the wait would be a little longer. See menus for the Kiosks at https://www.pittsburghparks.org/dining-at-the-plaza Freethought Brunch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, August 03, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, August 04, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• INT'L HUMANIST ASSOC CONVENTION MIAMI (Thursday, August 06, 2020)
• World Humanist Conference - Miami (Thursday, August 06, 2020)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, August 10, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, August 13, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, August 16, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, August 17, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, August 20, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, August 21, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, August 24, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Monthly Lecture - Guest/Topic TBD (Wednesday, August 26, 2020)
  Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, August 31, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, September 01, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Freethought Brunch in the Park (Sunday, September 06, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. This month, we are doing an outdoor meetup in Schenley Plaza in the heart of Oakland. We will meet under the big tent with signs identifying Pittsburgh Freethought Community (PFC). There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Before joining the group, you should buy your brunch at one of the local vendors in the plaza (or bring your own). Recommended is Waffalonia, Mesa or Opa Gyros. You could also consider carry-out from The Porch, but the wait would be a little longer. See menus for the Kiosks at https://www.pittsburghparks.org/dining-at-the-plaza Freethought Brunch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, September 07, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, September 10, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, September 14, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, September 17, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, September 18, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, September 20, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, September 21, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Fall Equinox (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)
• Monthly Lecture - Guest/Topic TBD (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)
  Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, September 28, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Freethought Brunch in the Park (Sunday, October 04, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. This month, we are doing an outdoor meetup in Schenley Plaza in the heart of Oakland. We will meet under the big tent with signs identifying Pittsburgh Freethought Community (PFC). There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Before joining the group, you should buy your brunch at one of the local vendors in the plaza (or bring your own). Recommended is Waffalonia, Mesa or Opa Gyros. You could also consider carry-out from The Porch, but the wait would be a little longer. See menus for the Kiosks at https://www.pittsburghparks.org/dining-at-the-plaza Freethought Brunch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, October 05, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, October 06, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, October 08, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, October 12, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, October 15, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, October 16, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, October 18, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, October 19, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, October 26, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Monthly Lecture - Guest/Topic TBD (Wednesday, October 28, 2020)
  Welcome to PFC's monthly lecture night series! Each month (with the exception of August and December) we feature a presentation/lecture on a variety of topics. Our primary focus is on science, but we also have talks on skepticism and humanism and beyond. We try to structure the meetings to begin with a presentation that leaves time for great discussions and Q&A sessions afterward. We try to post the topic and speaker bio as soon as that information is known -- please check back soon. If you have speaker suggestions and/or ideas that are in keeping with our mission, please feel free to email your suggestions to info@pghfreethought.org. See you there! P.S. We usually head to Ali Baba's on nearby Craig Street at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-lecture or pre-movie dinner. Please leave a comment below if you are coming to dinner so we can include you in the reservation. Thanks!
• Freethought Brunch at the Porch (Sunday, November 01, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Freethought Brunch at the Porch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area. http://www.dineattheporch.com/schenley
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, November 02, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, November 03, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, November 09, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• World Science Day (Tuesday, November 10, 2020)
  World Science Day for Peace and Development is an international day that highlights the important role that science has in society and is celebrated each year on November 10. It also highlights the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. World Science Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2001 and celebrated for the first time in 2002.By linking science more closely with society, World Science Day aims to ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science. It also underscores the role scientists play in broadening our understanding of the planet we call home and in making our societies more sustainable.The objectives of World Science Day for Peace and Development are to:Strengthen public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies;Promote national and international solidarity for shared science between countries;Renew national and international commitment for the use of science for the benefit of societies;Draw attention to the challenges faced by science and raising support for the scientific endeavour.Individuals and institutions around the world are encouraged to organize an event or activity on World Science Day, including government officials, students, the media and school pupils. World Science Day for Peace and Development has generated many concrete projects, programmes and funding for science around the world. It has also helped foster cooperation between scientists living in regions marred by conflict, one example being the UNESCO-supported creation of the Israeli-Palestinian Science Organization (IPSO).
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, November 12, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, November 15, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, November 16, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, November 19, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, November 20, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, November 23, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, November 30, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Social Night (Tuesday, December 01, 2020)
  Welcome to the Pittsburgh Freethought Community's monthly social night, held every first Tuesday of the month at the Sharp Edge Bistro in the Cultural District downtown. Come and socialize with like-minded friends. See you there!
• Freethought Brunch at the Porch (Sunday, December 06, 2020)
  Come meet some like-minded folks of all ages and have a great brunch at the same time. There is no set topic or fix agenda, but rather the opportunity to engage in a free-flowing discussion on issues of the day, events in the world, books you have read and camaraderie among fellow atheist, agnostics, humanists, and freethinkers. Freethought Brunch at the Porch is brought to you the 1st Sunday of most months by the Pittsburgh Freethought Community - Promoting science, reason, and humanist values in the greater Pittsburgh area. http://www.dineattheporch.com/schenley
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, December 07, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 1 - Squirrel Hill (Thursday, December 10, 2020)
  PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, and you wish to engage in rational and/or evidence-based dialogue, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion topics are announced in advance of the event and are chosen for their controversy or differences of opinion around the subject.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, December 14, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• Discussion Group 2 - South Hills (Thursday, December 17, 2020)
  This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: info@pghfreethought.org ************************************ General discussion group info: PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!
• Freethinkers in the Pub (Friday, December 18, 2020)
  Freethinkers in the Pub is an informal social event providing an opportunity for freethinkers, skeptics, atheists, and agnostics to get together for wide-ranging conversation and conviviality in a lighthearted atmosphere. So come on out for a pleasant evening of fun with like-minded people.
• Join Sunday Assembly Pittsburgh! (Sunday, December 20, 2020)
  We're a secular community that celebrates life! Celebrate with us at our exciting new venue - Community Forge! What happens at an Assembly? Every third Sunday, we sing and dance. We also have a mind-stimulating lecture ranging from a number of topics from science to art to philosophy. After, we connect with our community over coffee and pastries. Our mission: to help everyone find and fulfill their full potential. Our vision: a secular congregation in every town, city, and village that wants one.
• Winter Solstice (Monday, December 21, 2020)
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, December 21, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• PFC Trivia Night (Monday, December 28, 2020)
  PFC fields a "Bar trivia" team!  Do you want to test your knowledge of useless or unimportant facts and figures? Come on out and help Team Third Place as they compete for bragging rights and gift certificates from Social, the venue. Or bring some friends and form your own team and give Team Third Place (and everybody else) some friendly competition. But however you decide to participate, come and commune with like-minded people - it's sure to be a good time. Register here - give us a head's up so we know how many will be there!! This trivia is run by Last Call USA - check their website for updates and the weekly hints! https://www.lastcalltrivia.com/blog/ You can check out what Social has to eat https://bakerysocial.com/ As a reminder, parking in the Bakery Square garage is free for up to 3 hours.
• SUMMIT AGAINST RACISM dates? (Friday, January 01, 2021)
• MLK BIRTHDAY (Friday, January 15, 2021)
• DARWIN BDAY (Friday, February 12, 2021)
• EARTH DAY - MARCH SCIENCE? (Thursday, April 22, 2021)
• NAT'L DAY REASON date? (Saturday, May 01, 2021)
• AHA ANNUAL MEETING date? (Saturday, May 15, 2021)
• SCA LOBBY DAYS DC date? (Tuesday, June 01, 2021)
• PGH PRIDE dates? (Tuesday, June 01, 2021)
• WORLD HUMANIST DAY (Monday, June 21, 2021)
• SUMMIT AGAINST RACISM dates? (Saturday, January 01, 2022)
• MLK BIRTHDAY (Saturday, January 15, 2022)
• DARWIN BDAY (Saturday, February 12, 2022)
• EARTH DAY - MARCH SCIENCE? (Friday, April 22, 2022)
• NAT'L DAY REASON date? (Sunday, May 01, 2022)
• AHA ANNUAL MEETING date? (Sunday, May 15, 2022)
• SCA LOBBY DAYS DC date? (Wednesday, June 01, 2022)
• PGH PRIDE dates? (Wednesday, June 01, 2022)
• WORLD HUMANIST DAY (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)
• SUMMIT AGAINST RACISM dates? (Sunday, January 01, 2023)
• MLK BIRTHDAY (Sunday, January 15, 2023)
• DARWIN BDAY (Sunday, February 12, 2023)
• EARTH DAY - MARCH SCIENCE? (Saturday, April 22, 2023)
• NAT'L DAY REASON date? (Monday, May 01, 2023)
• AHA ANNUAL MEETING date? (Monday, May 15, 2023)
• SCA LOBBY DAYS DC date? (Thursday, June 01, 2023)
• PGH PRIDE dates? (Thursday, June 01, 2023)
• WORLD HUMANIST DAY (Wednesday, June 21, 2023)