Welcome atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, questioning, and believers — whatever you like to call yourselves, you are welcome here! At the Seattle Atheist Church, we call ourselves an atheist church because you will never hear anything supernatural promoted from the podium. We believe in good, because good works in non-mysterious ways.
Join us for our Sunday Service every week, broadcast from Seattle — accessible anywhere in the world.
Upcoming Events
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Activity
In-Person Secular Social
4–6pm PT on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at Chuck's Hop Shop Central District
Please join us for our in-person Secular Social!
We will be meeting at Chucks Hop Shop in the Central District. Lots of amazing beers and ciders to try, as well as non-alcoholic options. This venue is kid and dog friendly. Limited food is available inside, but they usually have a food truck on site and they welcome outside food, so feel free to patronize any of the nearby restaurants (Tacos Chukis!) or the PCC hot food deli.
There is only street parking, so if you are able to take public transit that is advisable (buses 48 and 2 stop nearby).
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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Reading Group
Sunday Morning Stoicism
10–11:30am PT on Sunday, January 19th, 2025
Let's get together before church and discuss this week's passages from The Daily Stoic! Each day of the year has a corresponding "devotional reading" (so to speak). Each week we discuss the readings since our previous meeting, from the previous Monday through the Sunday of the meeting, and share what resonated with us, what we found profound, and what insights we can apply to what's going on in our lives.
Each reading is about 3 minutes long. They're all self-contained, so you don't need to worry about catching up - feel free to jump in on any week's session!
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-2spzwoHNYJkpUJHobrD14SqEGfky0YThis is one of those events where more people show up than RSVP on Meetup, so don't be discouraged from attending just because of a low RSVP count.
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Service
Online Service: Laughing With The Ancients
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, January 19th, 2025When you think of ancient Greek and Roman literature, you probably think of pretty boring stuff- philosophy, tragedy, or dry satire. But people back then were people, just like us, and they wrote some funny stuff- including some jokes so good, they made me laugh out loud, even through the filters of translation and thousands of years.
In this talk, I'll share my favorite ancient comedies: The Lysistrata and A True History, and try to shed some light on the humanity of ancient people.This week's speaker will be Maren Robison.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89360650843 -
Reading Group
Sunday Morning Stoicism
10–11:30am PT on Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Let's get together before church and discuss this week's passages from The Daily Stoic! Each day of the year has a corresponding "devotional reading" (so to speak). Each week we discuss the readings since our previous meeting, from the previous Monday through the Sunday of the meeting, and share what resonated with us, what we found profound, and what insights we can apply to what's going on in our lives.
Each reading is about 3 minutes long. They're all self-contained, so you don't need to worry about catching up - feel free to jump in on any week's session!
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-2spzwoHNYJkpUJHobrD14SqEGfky0YThis is one of those events where more people show up than RSVP on Meetup, so don't be discouraged from attending just because of a low RSVP count.
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Service
Online Service: Nurturing a Growth Mindset
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, January 26th, 2025In her popular book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck lays out the principles of two general mindsets we can fall into by habit, upbringing, or current circumstances: the fixed mindset, which assumes abilities are innate and unchangeable, and the growth mindset, which assumes they can be developed. These contrasting perspectives have both immediate and rippling effects on our thoughts, emotions, and choices, and greatly shape our lives. The fixed mindset is a kind of self-defeating black-and-white thinking, a delusion and a trap that both keeps us from seeing paths to our goals, and leaves us surprised by obstacles. Cultivating a growth mindset is a form of self-regulation that fosters hope, curiosity, courage, and perseverance.
This week's speaker will be Eva-Lise Carlstrom.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83314578101 -
Reading Group
Sunday Morning Stoicism
10–11:30am PT on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
Let's get together before church and discuss this week's passages from The Daily Stoic! Each day of the year has a corresponding "devotional reading" (so to speak). Each week we discuss the readings since our previous meeting, from the previous Monday through the Sunday of the meeting, and share what resonated with us, what we found profound, and what insights we can apply to what's going on in our lives.
Each reading is about 3 minutes long. They're all self-contained, so you don't need to worry about catching up - feel free to jump in on any week's session!
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-2spzwoHNYJkpUJHobrD14SqEGfky0YThis is one of those events where more people show up than RSVP on Meetup, so don't be discouraged from attending just because of a low RSVP count.
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Service
Online Service: Conflict De-escalation amd Boundary Setting
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025In response to unsafe situations, there are specific strategies that can be used to de-escalate and to create safer spaces, without compromising your safety and boundaries. As someone who has experience with being official security at events and also has stepped in to moderate many strained situations, Mikki knows personally both the value and the strategies.
This week's speaker will be Mikki Phoenix.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87918950736 -
Reading Group
Sunday Morning Stoicism
10–11:30am PT on Sunday, February 9th, 2025
Let's get together before church and discuss this week's passages from The Daily Stoic! Each day of the year has a corresponding "devotional reading" (so to speak). Each week we discuss the readings since our previous meeting, from the previous Monday through the Sunday of the meeting, and share what resonated with us, what we found profound, and what insights we can apply to what's going on in our lives.
Each reading is about 3 minutes long. They're all self-contained, so you don't need to worry about catching up - feel free to jump in on any week's session!
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-2spzwoHNYJkpUJHobrD14SqEGfky0YThis is one of those events where more people show up than RSVP on Meetup, so don't be discouraged from attending just because of a low RSVP count.
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Service
Online Service: Mom's a Believer Again, but it's Not What You Think
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, February 9th, 2025In My Very Convoluted Apostasy, Part #2, I mention a conversation with my mother, but focus on the path I took from there. This proposed talk, "Mom's a Believer Again, but It's Not What You Think" will focus on Mom's new belief system. Never letting go of angels from heaven, she spoke more and more about beings from the heavens, plural - from the stars. Do you believe in UFOs? If not, in this whole wide universe, are you saying we're the only ones?
This week's speaker will be Topher Benum.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85721968130 -
Activity
In-Person Secular Social
4–6pm PT on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at Chuck's Hop Shop Central District
Please join us for our in-person Secular Social!
We will be meeting at Chucks Hop Shop in the Central District. Lots of amazing beers and ciders to try, as well as non-alcoholic options. This venue is kid and dog friendly. Limited food is available inside, but they usually have a food truck on site and they welcome outside food, so feel free to patronize any of the nearby restaurants (Tacos Chukis!) or the PCC hot food deli.
There is only street parking, so if you are able to take public transit that is advisable (buses 48 and 2 stop nearby).
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
https://www.chuckshopshop.com/central-district -
Service
Online Service: The Klingon solution to raising children in a perfect world
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, February 16th, 2025In the future when all climate, economic, and serious health problem have been solved, what can we learn from the Klingon belief that the challenges and hardships we face are what we need to shape our character.
This week's speaker will be Thor Olson.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82876213305 -
Service
Online Service: A Format for Atheist Prayer
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025I have a format I've developed myself for atheist prayer. I gave a talk on it back when I first made the format, in 2019, but I think now is a good moment to bring it up again, and share how I've used it over the years.
It's somewhere between a prayer and a guided meditation- there's no idea that you're talking to anyone other than yourself, but it elevates the words within so they stick in your mind, and echo through your actions.This week's speaker will be Maren Robison.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82172887761 -
Service
Online Service: 5-Minute Speed Talks
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025This week is our popular Speed Talks event! Three to five speakers get 5-8 minutes each to expound their ideas, followed by our group discussion period where the community react to the ideas presented, discuss their own thoughts on the topic, and ask questions of the presenters.<br> <br>If you have an idea for a talk, but you’re not sure you can go for a full 20-30 minutes, this is for you!<br> <br>If you’d like to sign up to give a 5-Minute Speed Talk, let us know using this form:<br>https://forms.gle/cdz869YYQDDLBvb87<br> <br>This week's speaker will be various volunteers.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82847086502 -
Service
Online Service: The Value of Non-Traditional Presentations of Information
12–1:30pm PT on Sunday, March 9th, 2025We don't all learn in the same way, and it's important to acknowledge how useful it can be to utilize alternative ways of presenting information. Some people learn best from lecture formats, some people learn best from the "edutainment" (educational entertainment)format, and some people learn best from narrative presentations.
We will discuss kinds of information presentation that have become available thanks to modern technology, varied framings of knowledge using more traditional tech, and the fact that there is no wrong way to learn! At the end we'll give some specific examples of videos and literature that we enthusiastically recommend!
This week's speaker will be Ashe Phoenix and Mackayla Rachels.
After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences.
This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83970108138 -
Activity
In-Person Secular Social
4–6pm PT on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at Chuck's Hop Shop Central District
Please join us for our in-person Secular Social!
We will be meeting at Chucks Hop Shop in the Central District. Lots of amazing beers and ciders to try, as well as non-alcoholic options. This venue is kid and dog friendly. Limited food is available inside, but they usually have a food truck on site and they welcome outside food, so feel free to patronize any of the nearby restaurants (Tacos Chukis!) or the PCC hot food deli.
There is only street parking, so if you are able to take public transit that is advisable (bus 48 and 2 are nearby).
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
https://www.chuckshopshop.com/central-district