Maybe you're one of those people who sits in a church pew on Sundays thinking to themselves, "I don't believe a word of this." Or perhaps you've checked out of the dogma arguments altogether, avoid church or temple and just to try living a good, decent life. Or, maybe you don't believe in god, but instead seek an ethical path consistent with your understanding of the universe. If any of those sound like you, we should meet! We're the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, a congregation composed of …

I am a high school biology teacher who would like to have extra motivation to read science-related books and discuss them outside of school. These wouldn't be textbooks, they would be more "popular science" that are educational and entertaining as well! Authors will include Richard Dawkins, Natalie Angier, E.O. Wilson, Carl Sagan, and Rachel Carson among others. There are many of these that have been on my "to-do" list for a long time. Of course other science teachers would be great for this gro …

Have you always thought about writing a book, screenplay, blog, anything? If so, then join us as we meet up in locations around the Loudoun County area and put our creative juices to good use! The purpose of this group is to create a supportive network of aspiring authors. It's a lonely world out there when you write, and we all know we can be our own worst critic. As a group we can encourage each other to meet our goals as well as help each other when necessary. If you are looking to complete a …

We’re a social and activities group for non-theists (atheists, agnostics, doubters), rationalists, and other like-minded individuals. Our events provide an opportunity for our members to share ideas in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.  We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds.  But most of all, we like to have fun! Our past events have included: hiking, stargazing, cookouts, wine festivals, happy hours, dinners, comedy shows, billiards, and rallies. There's no cost to join …

A serious weekly writers group intended to encourage the writer to adopt a daily writing practice and to use the meetup group as a support group for feedback, an escape from isolation and with opportunities to publish once completed the manuscript or project.

The purpose of the group is to share knowledge and information about web marketing, social media marketing, getting found on Google and other important lessons from veterans who successfully practice the art and science of search engine marketing. If you are an SEO pro, social media guru or web designer then your expertise and insights would be very valuable to the group.  If you are a business owners, entrepreneur or are otherwise responsible for the online marketing of a website, please let u …

Hi, we are developing a Non-Profit based around a distance education web portal. The3rdGoal is the name of the website and its mission is to assist low-income children Nationally and Internationally. STEM field education is an emerging national issue among middle to high school age children in the United States. Girls and Boys are both capable of understanding and excelling in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Are you an intelligent, curious woman between the ages of 30 and 60 (or thereabout) who would love to read and discuss books that educate you in some way? Do you who wonder how the brain works, how the environment and food is affecting your health, what a new scientific discovery overseas could mean for you in terms of your beliefs and ethics, or what it come mean to you when we lose another species to extinction? Do you like to read about historical events that have shaped how we think about me …

You may have heard that we are planning our 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival for April 28-29th, 2012! We plan to expand our festival activities to include a Book Fair, Career Pavilion, and even more great exhibits and performers! We are starting work on our school outreach activities such as the Kavli Video competition and songwriting competition now! If you are interested in being part of our Volunteer Outreach Team for the 2nd Festival, then please check out our Volunteer Information Ses …

El propósito de este grupo es ofrecer información sobre distintos temas de interés para escépticos y no creyentes del área de Washington, D.C. al igual que aquellos visitantes que gusten leer sobre ciencia, humanismo, ateismo y recursos en la red que promuevan el racionalismo. Buscamos crear conciencia sobre los engaños de las religiones y de toda creencia en lo no-natural, ayudar a incrementar el escépticismo y el pensamiento crítico y proveer un espacio a la comunidad de librepensadores. Creem …

This group is designed for independent thinkers with a focus on reading books that challenge the standard narrative of culture, i.e. concepts that are generally accepted as true by the greater populous, but may not be entirely accurate.  We focus on non-fiction, scholarly books that take a critical approach to cultural and technological issues. Every third book, we will switch to fiction that stimulates thinking outside the box.  While this group is designated non-theist and affiliated with the …

From Andrew: While living on the west coast, I discovered the "Geek Club", a place for all things to please the inner geek in all of us! When I moved out here, I wanted to find something like that and I started this group. Our event types are really dependent on what the members ask for. Video games, museums, boardgames, movies & book discussions, it's all fair game! The group is open to all ages, genotypes, prototypes, and even meeples! From Michael:  Lived here all my life, and wanted to help …

My name is Zachary Taylor and I facilitate this mindful meditation group in order to help us live more fully in the present moment, to develop the courage to be able to change, and learn to love ourselves and others more deeply in the process. This is a free, open, and ongoing group that meets in Woodstock, Virginia that began in July of 2011. Our focus is on learning about meditation through a variety of practices, discussions, and teachings.  So whether you are new to meditation or an advanced …

The purpose of the group is for local writers to be able to gather and receive constructive criticism of their writing. The group includes several published authors in fiction, science fiction, fantasy and alternate history. I would prefer any new members to be mature adults; this is not to dissuade teens from writing, but rather to encourage them to form or join writing groups aimed at their demographic. I want this group to feel free to write and discuss possibly mature themes and writing genr …

We’re a new social group for Politically Conservative Skeptics. We meet for dinner and other events designed to promote fellowship and networking among non-theists, skeptics, critical thinkers, rationalists, and other like-minded and politically conservative individuals. Our events provide an opportunity for our members to talk, share ideas in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, …

This group was started so that members can help each other work through the difficulties and questions of raising a child or children as secular freethinkers in a mainly religious society. You should join if you have questions such as "Is telling my child santa is real the same as telling them jesus is real?" or "What do I do when my child wants to go to church or is curious why all his/her friends are going without him/her?" This group can help you regardless of whether you're an atheist, agnos …

Learn about the different aspects of the world's oldest life science from India. We will have workshops, classes, and other special events to give anyone the tools for healthy natural living. The group is open to anyone interested in making true, life- changing commitments to transforming their long term health.

The Fredericksburg Science Fiction and Fantasy Club is a group dedicated to creating a comfortable and easy going atmosphere in which to discuss, ridicule, enjoy and revel in all things science fiction and fantasy. If you enjoy science fiction and fantasy then this is the group for you. Everyone is welcome. From Star Wars fans to Star Trek aficionados to Star Trek aficionados who insist on being called Trekkers. We accept everyone no matter your age, race, fandom, planet of origin or species.

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Meetup Group sponsored by George Mason University's Master of Science in Management of Secure Information Systems. Our meetups are held quarterly and feature a series of ten-minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a panel discussion and questions. The focus of the meetings is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation, technology, metrics and lessons learned. All ev …

This group is for people that want to find more friends to attend anime and scifi related conventions with. We all know that going to a convention by yourself takes away some of the fun in the convention. Here people can arrange groups for conventions or other activities around the mid-Atlantic region.

Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is a life full of peace, joy and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of instructions but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Join us at Reston Regional Library for free meditation classes. Please review our meetup schedule and RSVP. There is …

One of the over 330 IEEE sections worldwide, the Richmond Section exists for the mutual benefit of its members and the greater public in 26 counties and six independent cities of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. A non-profit organization with more than 400,000 members in more than 160 countries, IEEE is the world's largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to in …

This is a group for anyone interested in Holistic Health, Energy Medicine, Spiritual Growth and Extrasensory Abilities. Tap into unbounded yet undiscovered potential through guided self-exploration.

Big Data is here to stay! This group is for anyone interested in applying the Hadoop eco-system tools to Big Data problems - Hadoop, NoSQL (Cassandra, HBase), Zookeeper, Mahout, Giraph, etc.

Are you in the Northern VA area and looking for people that share your love for MST3K, Cinematic Titanic, The Film Crew, and Rifftrax? Then this is the group for you! We get together every 2 weeks on alternating Fridays and Saturdays for a few hours worth of MST3K related stuff! We also go to E Street Cinema in DC or Angelika Mosaic in Fairfax to see The Room on the big screen. When Cinematic Titanic or Rifftrax Live comes to town, we go to see that too!

BTI360's Software Craftsmanship Series is an internal company event that focuses on taking your software engineering skills to the next level. This is done through discussing and diving deep into what constitutes clean code, what coding principles are often disregarded, and how to affect better coding practices on your team.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is a life full of peace, joy and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of instructions but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. The classes are composed of guided meditation, soothing music and use of elements of our natural environment with simple techniques to calm and silence our minds. Questi …

Shift + Alt + God is for those who feel stuck in life and don’t know where to start. It is for those who are working hard but feel they are not going anywhere. It is for those who are confused about what they want and how to get it. It is for those who cannot quit their jobs and explore what the world has to truly offer. This book is relatable to almost everyone, at a time when we desperately need to relate. Join us in a spiritual program designed to teach specific strategies on letting go of th …