Welcome to the CNY Humanist Association!

The CNYHA is a non-profit organization that aims to:

  • create a supportive community and personal connection for Humanists in Central New York

  • educate people about Humanism and other non-theistic worldviews

  • put our values into action by helping the local community through volunteering and community service

We are a chartered chapter of the American Humanist Association and an affiliate of the Council for Secular Humanism.  

Connect with us on MeetUp or Facebook, and check our Events page for upcoming events. We look forward to getting to know you!

 
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Upcoming Events

Events
CANCELLED: Author Michael Miller at the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center
Jul 10
CANCELLED: Author Michael Miller at the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center
Humanist Crafternoon - Cyanotypes
Jul 12
Humanist Crafternoon - Cyanotypes
Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday
Jul 19
Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday

Let's do some good for goodness' sake at Sandwich Saturday! Click the thumbnail for details.

Syracuse Shakespeare-In-The-Park: Twelfth Night
Aug 3
Syracuse Shakespeare-In-The-Park: Twelfth Night

Grab a blanket and some snacks. We're going to see Shakespeare in the park! Specifically, a local production of Twelfth Night being put on in the Thornden Park Ampitheatre. Click the thumbnail for more information!

Adopt-A-Trail Cleanup #2!
Aug 9
Adopt-A-Trail Cleanup #2!

Join us for our first time taking care of newly-adopted trail! Click the thumbnail for more information.

Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday
Aug 16
Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday

Let's do some good for goodness' sake at Sandwich Saturday! Click the thumbnail for details.

Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday
Sep 20
Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday

Let's do some good for goodness' sake at Sandwich Saturday! Click the thumbnail for details.

Tabling at Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2025
Sep 28
Tabling at Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2025

Sign up to table, or just come by and visit. We’ll have some fun giveaways, and t-shirts for sale, too! Click the thumbnail for details.

Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday
Oct 18
Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday

Let's do some good for goodness' sake at Sandwich Saturday! Click the thumbnail for details.

Volunteer at Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless
Nov 22
Volunteer at Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless

Let's do some good for goodness' sake at We Rise Above the Streets’ Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless! Click the thumbnail for details.

Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday
Dec 20
Volunteer at Sandwich Saturday

Let's do some good for goodness' sake at Sandwich Saturday! Click the thumbnail for details.

CNYHA T-Shirt for Sale!

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#HumanistHashtag
$25.00

Our #HumanistHashtag shirt has been updated, and is back in stock. Our logo is on the front; hashtags are on the back:

#CNYHA #humanist #community #feminist #loveislove #science #goodwithoutgods #love #hope #wonder #blacklivesmatter #humanrights #art #goodforgoodnesssake #separationofchurchandstate #atheist #godless

T-shirts are $20 plus a flat $5 USPS shipping rate within the US.