About
We are a local group and welcome guests and those interested in finding out more about a rational approach to life.
At our meetings, which are open, we explore and discuss ethical and social issues, such as human relationships, medical ethics (for example in reproduction and euthanasia), environmental issues, ethical investment, fair trade, other belief systems, scientific ethics (eg, genetic modification), issues in mental health, our relationships with other species, law and justice.
Humanists believe we can live meaningful, decent and moral lives without superstitious or religious beliefs, and that there can be no divine revelation. For our understanding of the universe, our search for meaning and our judgments of right and wrong we must rely on our own observation and reasoning. For support, wisdom and guidance we must look to one another.
Humanists believe the soundest moral and ethical judgments are those based on rational humanist principles. For this reason we strive to ensure a non-religious viewpoint is presented wherever moral or ethical matters are taught or discussed.
Membership
Membership is open to all who share our objectives. Membership of the BHA is not required. Our annual membership fees (renewable each January) are currently £15 per person with a discount of £2.50 for the unwaged and a further discount of £2.50 if paying by standing order.
Members are kept informed of events and news with a monthly newsletter. Members can suggest topics or speakers for meeting and contribute views to the newsletter. To join please contact our Membership Secretary.
Humanist ceremonies
There are several humanist ceremonies officiants in the local area who can give advice and assistance with non-religious funerals, marriages and naming ceremonies. The best way to locate them is through the BHA ceremonies page or the Suffolk Humanist ceremonies page.
Humanist beliefs
If you want to know about humanist beliefs, you can read our catechism.
There is also plenty of material elsewhere on the web, such as the British Humanist Association (BHA). The BHA is the main UK humanist organization with which many local groups are affiliated, including the Cambridge Humanist Group. The BHA publishes a lively magazine, Humanity, and organizes conferences, meetings, courses and social events.
There are many other sites covering humanist, secular, rationalist and sceptical interests and topics.
