Columbus CoR Member Groups
Atheists of Columbus (AoC)
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/columbusatheists
AoC was founded as a separate group in 2012 but merged with Omnipresent Atheists in 2018 after existing as an online only group for a few years.
Black Nonbelievers of Columbus, OH (BN CBUS)
Meetup: meetup.com/Black-Nonbelievers-of-Columbus-OH/
Web site: blacknonbelievers.com
Black Nonbelievers of Columbus, OH (BN CBUS) is affiliated with Black Nonbelievers (BN), a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing an informative, caring, festive and friendly community. We connect with other Blacks (and allies) who are living free of religion and irrational beliefs who might otherwise be shunned by family and friends. Instead of accepting dogma, we determine truth and morality through reason and evidence. BN welcomes all regardless of sex, sexuality, gender identity, age, national origin, or race.
Central Ohio United Non-Theists (COUNT)
Meetup: meetup.com/Central-Ohio-United-Non-Theists-COUNT
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions
E mail: [email protected]
Central Ohio United Non-Theists (COUNT) is dedicated to Volunteering and Outreach in the central Ohio area. The projects that we take on are those that help the world around us and positively affect the lives and reputations of atheists and other non-believers. We meet on 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of each month to discuss upcoming projects and a pre-announced topic. We want to help develop and support the local atheist/non-theist community, discuss secular viewpoints, encourage a positive atheist/non-theist culture, and provide opportunities for socializing and friendship. COUNT operates a Facebook group to promote discussions among members and visitors.
Central Ohio Gay Atheists (COGA)
COGA held 82 events from May 2013 – December 2018 and then was shut down.
The Humanist Community of Central Ohio (HCCO)
Web site: hcco.org
Meetup: meetup.com/HumanistOhio
Facebook: facebook.com/HumanistOhio
E mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (614) 675-5577
The Humanist Community of Central Ohio is a community which values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world. We bring together Humanists and other nontheists across Central Ohio through service projects, social events, education and outreach. Our recurring events include: lecture & discussion meetings, book club, family events, picnics, blood donations, dinner socials, and secular holiday celebrations. We also have Humanist Celebrants available for weddings, memorial services, and other life-cycle ceremonies.
Mid Ohio Atheists Inc. (MOA)
Meetup: meetup.com/Mid-Ohio-Atheists
Twitter: twitter.com/MidOhioAtheists
Facebook: facebook.com/midohioatheists
E mail: [email protected]
Mid Ohio Atheists Incorporated is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of like minded people in the Mansfield area. We are committed to supporting atheists and secular individuals by providing opportunities for educational involvement with the community, socializing and friendship, promoting secular viewpoints, encouraging a positive atheist culture, defending the separation of church and state, supporting the civil rights of atheists, and affiliating with other organizations in pursuit of common goals. We are involved in donating time, money, and supplies to several worthwhile groups including Harmony House, The Domestic Violence Shelter, The Humane Society of Richland County, and the Adopt a Highway program. Our social events include monthly meetings, pub nights, fire pit nights, regional summer picnic and fundraiser, and educational events. Please check our website and social media outlets for upcoming events. Most meetings are open to the general public as long as you are respectful towards atheists.
Omnipresent Atheists (OA)
Meetup: meetup.com/omnipresentatheists,
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/omnipresentatheists
E mail: [email protected]
Vision: a Central Ohio that accepts atheism as a viable alternative in all areas of public and private life.
Mission: grow, support, and provide community for atheists in Central Ohio.
Social meetings held most Tuesdays at a local pub/restaurant at 7:00 PM (and often into the wee hours). Attendees call themselves agnostics, skeptics, humanists, non-theists, deists or even theists. All attendees are welcome but should support our vision.
Atheists of Columbus (AoC) merged with OA in 2018 but retains its separate AoC Facebook group and may occasionally hold events using the Atheists of Columbus name.
Recovering From Religion Columbus Chapter (RR)
Meetup: meetup.com/RRColumbus,
E mail: [email protected]
Telephone (cell): 330-466-3969
Recovering From Religion Columbus Chapter is a support group encouraging and supporting your journey as you consider the possibility of a life free from faith. Don’t let people convince you that you just didn’t have ‘enough’ faith, or that you just haven’t found the “right” religion. The goal of Recovering from Religion is to help you work through those claims and assure you that YOU are not crazy for no longer believing. Our Columbus chapter is affiliated with the national organization at recoveringfromreligion.org. Join us for our midweek ‘Life After Belief’ group..
UU Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists (ASH)
Web site: firstuucolumbus.org/our-community/adult-enrichment-courses/community-life-menu/186-atheistagnostic-circle
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/First-UU-Atheists-Agnostics-and-Skeptics/189806467866809
E mail: [email protected]
This group meets at 7:00 PM on the 4th Tuesday evenings of most months at the First Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church of Columbus, 93 West Weisheimer Rd. No registration is required to attend the monthly discussion forum that focuses on topics of interest to atheists and agnostics within the community.
Columbus CoR Student Member Groups
OWU (Ohio Wesleyan University) Freethinkers
Secular Student Alliance at The Ohio State University
Facebook: facebook.com/SSAOSU
E mail: [email protected]
The Secular Student Alliance (SSA) at The Ohio State University (an affiliate of the national SSA organization) is dedicated to promoting and practicing the open, rational, and scientific examination of the universe and our place in it. We also seek to demonstrate, by argument and action, that it is possible to lead a good and meaningful life without religion, and that ethics and morality can be meaningfully based on rational and humanistic ideals and values.
