# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Humanism as a Lifestance Three part series: Naturalism, Ethics without Religion, and Meaning & Matte
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Humanism as a Lifestance Three part series: Naturalism, Ethics without Religion, and Meaning & Mattering

Weekly on Tuesdays, until Sep 22, 2026

This is a 3-part series. Week Three is on Meaning and Mattering.


Session Three: Humanist Perspective on Meaning and Purpose 
We are the products of an un-designed, evolutionary process. What meaning or purpose can there be to our lives? Do our lives really matter? How can intentional community engender meaning and mattering? How do we create meaningful community? In the final session of this series, we will look at how a Humanist lifestance — with its naturalist worldview, ethical commitments, and community spirit – informs and contributes to our experience of meaning and purpose.

Presenter: Audrey Kingstrom was born and raised a devout Lutheran in rural Minnesota, then immersed in evangelicalism in college, Audrey made her way to New York City in her mid-twenties to go to Union Theological Seminary (non-denominational and liberal). She graduated with a Master of Divinity but by the end she was a closeted atheist. Hence, Audrey re-directed her life to the field of education—in publishing and high school teaching. After 16 years on the East coast, she returned to Minnesota and discovered congregational humanism at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis where she and her husband have been members for over twenty years – and raised their two sons. During that time, she also became acquainted with HumanistsMN and served on their Board for 8 years – 5 of them as president. Audrey is also a humanist celebrant and continues to be very active in HumanistsMN volunteering as their program coordinator and frequent presenter.

Sponsor: Steve Gilbert

Presentation Fees are as follows:
Cost: This is a three-session series, though participants are welcome to register for one, two, or all three sessions. The full 3-part series is free for Gold members and $14 for Silver members. Silver members may also attend individual sessions for $7 each. Non-members pay $15 per session or $45 for the full series.
Please contact the office to register.
Call: 507-389-2011
-or-
email: lifelonglearners@mnsu.edu
Silver members may also Register online.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mankato/humanism-as-a-lifestance-three-part-series-naturalism-ethics-without-religion-and-meaning-and-matte/200030569783546
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mankato
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pioneer Bank 1450 Adams St, Mankato
- **lat**: 44.17201
- **long**: -93.97369
- **full address**: Pioneer Bank 1450 Adams St, Mankato, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Humanism as a Lifestance Three part series: Naturalism, Ethics without Religion, and Meaning & Matte being held?
  - **A:** Humanism as a Lifestance Three part series: Naturalism, Ethics without Religion, and Meaning & Matte takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Pioneer Bank 1450 Adams St, Mankato, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Humanism as a Lifestance Three part series: Naturalism, Ethics without Religion, and Meaning & Matte?
  - **A:** Humanism as a Lifestance Three part series: Naturalism, Ethics without Religion, and Meaning & Matte is organized by Mankato Area Lifelong Learners.

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