We watch with dismay as the House of Lords once again makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Extensive filibustering and a record number of amendments from unelected peers now mean it is almost certain that the Assisted Dying Bill will fail. 🧵 observer.co.uk/opinion-and-...

A humanist is a non-religious person who shapes their own life in the here and now, because they believe it's the one life they have. Humanists see no evidence to believe in gods or an afterlife. They try to do good for its own sake, without expectation of reward after death.

The New Year doesn’t have to be all about resolutions and change. It can also be an opportunity for reflection, remembrance and gentle hope. I’ve shared a new blog looking at the new year from a humanist perspective on my website, do take a look: margaretmulhollandhumanistcelebrant.com/blog/

As humanists, we do not believe in a continued existence after death or place an additional spiritual value upon the body. For many, organ donation is a last act of compassion. You can learn more on the NHS website. www.organdonation.nhs.uk/about-organ-...

Humanism in a nutshell 🥜

It's the 17th anniversary of the Atheist Bus Campaign today, and a kid who was born on its launch date of 6th January 2009 would be nearly an adult now. The campaign is all but forgotten, but it really pissed a lot of people off at the time, and here's why. arianesherine.substack.com/p/6-its-the-...

Our online course 'Introducing humanism: non-religious approaches to life' led by writer, broadcaster, and humanist Sandi Toksvig, is now available and free to access for everyone. Learn something new in 2026, and start learning with Sandi today. courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...

Happy New Year from all of us at Humanists UK. As we step into 2026, we know challenges lie ahead – but with your support, we know we can overcome them. So, wherever the year takes you, thank you for standing with us and helping to build a fairer, kinder world. 🎉✨

Lovely words by Bertie for today ❤️

A lovely quote to start the day, by English poet Matthew Arnold, who was born #onthisday in 1822: Is it so small a thing To have enjoy’d the sun, To have lived light in the spring, To have loved, to have thought, To have done

The scale and nature of amendments make it increasingly difficult to accept claims that this is simply about careful scrutiny. What we are seeing instead is a coordinated attempt to delay, obstruct, and prevent Parliament from properly considering the #AssistedDyingBill. humanists.uk/2025/12/17/a...

Musician Kirsty MacColl died #onthisday in 2000. It's difficult to believe it's been 25 years. We were proud to conduct her humanist funeral, in accordance with her wishes. This Christmas marks the third year without Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl, but still, their voices live on❤️

Join our November webinar for GCSE RS teachers! We're sharing strategies and resources to help with improving pupil responses on non-religious perspectives. Find out more and book to join us below - Thursday 20 November, 16:00-17:00. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/

In case you missed it: The UK Govt confirmed it will extend legal recognition to humanist marriages in England and Wales. 🎉 After more than a decade of campaigning, it’s no longer a question of if – but when. Humanist couples will have the recognition they deserve. humanists.uk/2025/10/02/c...

5 ideas for planning the perfect non-religious naming ceremony! humanists.uk/ceremonies/n...

I love an Autumn wedding and have attached a photo from one of my favourites last year

When you segregate children by religion, as faith schools do, children are also segregated by ethnic background. This would be literally unacceptable in any other circumstance. Why then, is it part of our state school system? humanists.uk/2025/09/26/u...

Thinking of writing your own wedding vows? 💍 It can feel daunting — but it’s really about speaking from the heart. I’ve put together a gentle guide to help you shape promises that are personal, meaningful and truly you. Click here for more : margaretmulhollandhumanistcelebrant.com/how-to-write...

Crucial step forward for the #AssistedDyingBill. A powerful debate highlighting the need for compassion, dignity, & individual choice. Thank you to all those who spoke in support! humanists.uk/2025/09/19/a...

GNU Terry Pratchett. Our patron, whose wit, humanity, and imagination live on – in our memory, in the humanist values we share, and in his beautiful, wonderful, and beloved books.

A wedding without religious content doesn’t mean a ceremony without cultural traditions! Mercedes and Nurkanat chose to include meaningful rituals that celebrated their cultures, such as jumping the broom, a tea ceremony, and including traditional Kyrgz wedding attire. humanists.uk/ceremonies/w...

We know that planning a funeral can be a stressful and often overwhelming time. Our easy-to-use map is a simple way to find highly trained humanist funeral celebrants who are local to you. humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...

Did you know that the majority of British adults are non-religious? Here's how it breaks down (British Social Attitudes Survey).

Sir Nicholas Winton was a British humanist who organised the Kindertransport humanitarian rescue of hundreds of children from Nazi-occupied Europe. His life demonstrated his belief: that people did not need religion to live good, ethical lives. He exemplified 'Think for yourself, act for everyone.'

Well done, Netherlands! www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/10/n...

In Northern Ireland, where humanist marriages are legally recognised (& only since 2018), they've become the 3rd most popular type of marriage. Mind boggling that the UK Government is yet to follow suit for England and Wales! www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...

It's official: 15% of all marriages in Northern Ireland last year were humanist marriages. Northern Ireland has become a trailblazer for humanist marriages. These numbers should inspire change at last in England & Wales, where legal recognition is still lacking!

Peers aren’t elected, and some may believe they can ignore the public. A large, visible demonstration in Parliament Square will remind them that the country is watching. We must send the Lords a clear message: terminally ill people deserve compassion, dignity, and the freedom to choose.

'The meaning of life is to live it, as wholly as we can, as abundantly as we can, as bravely as we can, here and now.' A wonderful words by child psychologist, educationalist and humanist James Hemming ❤️#TheLittleBookofHumanism

What is humanism, anyway?

If you are interested in the origin of some of these traditions you might enjoy my blog :https://margaretmulhollandhumanistcelebrant.com/the-curious-origins-of-our-favourite-wedding-traditions/

Writer and humanist Richard Wright was born #onthisday in 1908. Author of 'Native Son' and 'Black Boy', he explored race, poverty, and prejudice in America, and later reflected deeply on religion, belief, and the human condition.

Have you done any death cleaning recently? Do your loved ones know if you’d prefer a non-religious funeral ceremony? Taking a little time to be organised in advance and talking about your wishes can make all the difference. 👇 humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...

When someone dies, alongside the grief there’s often a wish to remember the happiness they brought to the lives of others. Funerals can be respectful while also including little moments of joy. Here our blog shares ideas for adding uplifting moments to a funeral.👇 humanists.uk/ceremonies/f...

‘I don’t like to go to the church with my school because it feels like I’m being forced to paint my room a colour I don’t like,' said one pupil. Tragic. This is the reality of forced prayer in schools. New timely report by @humanistsociety.bsky.social 👇 humanists.uk/2025/09/02/n...

'Death is a natural part of life. It makes sense for us to try not to be afraid of this, but instead to come to terms with it. Then we can focus on finding meaning and purpose in the here and now, making the most of the one life we know we have.' Stephen Fry in that #thatshumanism.

Humanists see the universe as a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and look to science to answer questions about the natural world. Humanists believe this life is the only life we have, so they focus on living well in the here and now, guided by empathy and our shared humanity ❤️

It’s #internationaldogday! So what better way to celebrate than a thread featuring prominent and historic humanists and their canine companions? Let us begin. Here's British philosopher and humanist Bertrand Russell, sharing a lovely moment with his dog.