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If this is your first visit I hope that you will enjoy sharing the philosophy of Humanism with those of us who have, for many years, promoted a secular and responsible way of life. If you are a regular, welcome back and thank you!

Humanism is an ethical way of life that comes from within all of us, which extends to all people, irrespective of their chosen life styles or personal decisions and views, that most fundamental of welcomes which assures them of fairness, compassion and tolerance.

There is today, more than ever, a call for non-religious ceremonies.  Funerals, weddings (now legal of course) and naming ceremonies now number in their thousands. The personal and caring approach our nationwide team of Celebrants offers a fresh and very much appreciated service and is of great support to families to help them in their grief and indeed celebration!

Should you decide to join, I hope you will enjoy our quarterly magazine, and perhaps consider greater participation in the organisation in the future.

John Lennon wrote,

“You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one,
I hope some day you’ll join us
And the world will live as one.”
 
Jim Petherick HSS Convenor
 
Peace and best wishes,
Jim Petherick
National Convenor, Humanist Society of Scotland.

 
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