Thank You Volunteers It’s cliché but sometimes it is good to give thanks. As a non-profit organization, we depend on our volunteers; we are entirely run by unpaid volunteers! But if you take them for granted and don’t thank them, volunteers may feel unappreciated and discouraged, and I hope no Read more
Giving Thanks to Our Members and Supporters! Minnesota Atheists has been in existence since 1991. During that time a number of people have been recognized with awards for their contributions to the success of our group. Unfortunately, many more have not! At our November meeting we will begin to correct Read more
Paul Heffron died this past September at the age of 88. Paul, a professional musician provide musical entertainment to solstice gathers, and picnics over the years. Paul started as an ordained minister, although he left the ministry and lived as a secular humanist, he had religious credentials in order to Read more
Honorary member Dick Hewetson died on July 19, 2025, at the age of 95. Dick lived a long, productive and active life. Dick was a trusted advisor when we incorporated and started forming Minnesota Atheists, helping to write both our Constitution and bylaws. At a 1992 Spring Equinox gathering, we Read more
Speeches at the State Capitol April 30, 2025 Minnesota Atheists Associate Chair, August Berkshire – Emcee Introduction: Good afternoon. My name is August Berkshire and I’m the Associate Chair of Minnesota Atheists. Welcome to the Day of Reason, our alternative to the Day of Prayer. We have been hosting a Read more