"A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of reverence and awe hardly tapped by the conventional faiths. Sooner or later, such a religion will emerge." ...Carl Sagan What is this group all about? It is about exploring 'spirituality' (meditation, life's big questions, etc.) without the belief in god(s) nor the supernatural.  Is it possible to be "spiritual" while also rejecting everything supern …

Are you an overwhelmed mother of a small child who would love to befriend like-minded mothers while our littles ones play together? Do you want to feed your children only the best, most nourishing foods? Do you believe that children grow best when they eat well and play in nature? If so, please join us in SW Portland. Our children (from very small ones to 3 years of age) can play together in the backyard and parks when the weather allows it, or indoors. And we can chat together about our new hea …

The Community of Generosity is one inhabited by giving, mindful, and kind people. The two rules of the CoG are: To give slightly more than you receive. To cultivate mindfulness in the form of openness and awareness When we interact with communities--professional, personal, familiar, regional--we so often bring an attitude of need and desire with us. We wonder how the community can serve us and meet our needs. This is particularly true when we are networking professionally. We learn how to say …

Are you tired of meeting mamas who's idea of good parenting is plopping their tot in front of the tv with a soda? This is a meetup/playgroup for open minded, fun, healthy, globally conscientiousness mamas who enjoy providing the best childhood for their children while maintaining their own identity & interests. We live in a western industrialized culture that has placed great importance on efficiency & technology, I value nature and health and I strive to find a balance in my life between these …

We're giving local families a voice in the home birth community! (Although our main title is "Home Birth Families," we support all out of hospital birth choices.) In fact, our group is a diverse mix of parents, doulas, midwives, business owners, and many other supportive individuals. Are you currently pregnant and have questions about out of hospital birth, and would like to meet other like minded families? Please join us for support on your journey. We'd love to answer any questions and h …

This group is in SW Portland area! Whether you are already fit or want to be fit, everyone needs exercise in their life. I am here to help you find fun ways to enjoy exercise in your life! I want to find women in the area who are looking for other fitness minded women. I want to find workout buddies, and a circle of friends that encourage one another to get in the best shapes of our lives! There will be various meetups, including walking, hiking, finding healthy ways to have fun, and so much mor …

Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. This group is formed to facilitate discussion between Christians and atheists (but people of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend). Does either group have valid reasons for choosing their "belief system?" (Please only attend if you can discuss these topics calmly and respectfully.)   About the Organizer -------------------- Bernie Dehler is a Secular Humanist (atheist) and attends some of the local humanist/atheist g …

Healthy Moms = Healthy Families: This group is for moms who want to take charge of their health so they can in turn take better care of their families. We meet once a month to discuss better choices for ourselves and family to regain energy, lose weight (without a "diet") and get back to basics. Mothers live with a lot of pressure, stress and guilt to do their best for their families. Unfortunately, they put themselves last and their health, mind and spirit suffers. We group supports mothers in …

This group has a wide array of opportunities to explore ways to enhance our wellness and soulfulness in our lives. I began this group to help others feel better, make the soulful journey back to their spiritual core, experience joy and connectedness, and foster community. The group's activities will help serve people who are seeking to develop their body, mind, spirit, soul, and heart through a variety of modalities, including yoga, meditation, sound healing, shamansim, Reiki, creativity, nature …

The Center for the Sacred Feminine is a growing group of women gathered together to discuss all aspects of women's empowerment!   In Rancho Cucamonga we offer weekly Women's Wisdom support group meetings and Sacred Feminine Classes - facilitated by AnnaLynn Zinn de Vine, Ph.D., CHT, Metaphysician (Spiritual Psychologist), Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner, and Certified HypnoBirthing® Practitioner Specialist. The Center for the Sacred Feminine counseling office, metaphysical reading l …

A 10-session workshop helping you resolve pass relationships and preparing for the love that you want. Participants will learn through presentations, small group discussions/activities and experiential exercises to choose tools that open doors to the love that you want in life. Along with group exercises, participants will be given the to share their work and support each other during the course and beyond on a secure message board.   Join us for a transformational experience in a respectful a …

“Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. That’s the law.” ~ Byron Katie The Work is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all of the fear, violence, depression, frustration, and suffering in the world. Come join our qualified facilitators, other participants like you, and experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work and allow your mind to return to its true awakened, peaceful, and creative nature. People who do “The Work” commonly repor …

Living Raw is the activity of engaging in life fully, openly, inspirationally, and zestfully! In the pursuit of Living Raw in Portland together, we will promote and support raw foods and nutrition, weave our fabric of community, engage our spirituality and connectivity with nature, contribute in tangible ways to our many overlapping communities, and grow our communal inspirations as our membership grows. In so doing, we shall inspire not only those around us, but also ourselves. Our events are …

The "Environment" isn't just some remote wilderness. In addition to our surroundings, it is the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. And by 'we' I mean all creatures. All living beings deserve to live and thrive in their chosen environment, be it a natural or urban landscape and community. An end to all forms of oppression that stifle both non-human and human animals is required to achieve this. This group endeavors to bring together like-minded individuals to these 'activist' ca …

 Welcome to your FRIENDS OF CONSCIOUS LIVING. We are a combination of 2 groups. The first one is a group of people seeking to live more consciously by intention. To foster this, we meet to discuss and share our experiences and insights in open conversations or presentations by members of our circle and friends from other circles. Our topics are diverse, many of an esoteric nature, many of a practical nature. We are inspired by the works of Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Sri Aurobindo, Ervin Las …

We meet TWICE a MONTH: one in Beaverton/Tigard, OR area and another in Vancouver, WA. Please come to join if you'd like to meet with other local people who are interested in Natural medicine, Alternative Healing modalities; especially, Aromatherapy and therapeutic-grade Young Living Essential Oils. We'll discuss the study of essential oils, their effects on the body-mind-soul, and how essential oils can enhance the effect on all other alternative ways of healing such as Raindrop, VitaFlex tec …