 As we continue a month of concentrated community events surrounding the Green Light Project crowdfunding campaign, I've been thrilled to encounter a great deal of enthusiasm for the project. But beyond that, I've been heartened by the kindness of people who have reached out or come up to us in person and encouraged us. Sometimes, a little kindness can go a long way. This Sunday, Dr. Kenneth Morford will join us at Humanist Haven to discuss the importance of kindness. We hope to see you there! And don't miss a special event tonight where you will have an opportunity to engage with Green Light Project artist Ted Salmon, to hear his vision for the project and share your thoughts on community and our shared humanity. Your contributions could help shape what the sculpture becomes! Read on for more information about these events and our other upcoming programs, including a number of community events for our Green Light Project. We hope to see you this Sunday or at another event soon!
Best,
Chris Stedman, Executive Director
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Humanist Haven welcomes Kenneth Morford on 5/1.
In Japan, the crane is not just a beautiful bird but a mythical creature reputed to live a thousand years and bring good fortune. According to Japanese tradition, anyone with the patience and commitment to fold 1,000 paper cranes will be granted their wish --most often, one of recovery from serious illness. Dr. Kenneth Morford will share a story of making 1,000 paper cranes for a young woman with leukemia and its impact on the way he communicates and connects with patients and their families. Click here to RSVP to the event on Facebook or click here to RSVP on Meetup.
Humanist Haven is YHC's community gathering where people from all across Yale and New Haven come together to ask big questions, explore what gives our lives meaning and purpose, and act to make the world a better place. Join us at The Grove -- 760 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT -- on the first Sunday of May (5/1) at 1 PM for Humanist Haven with Kenneth Morford.
Humanist Haven meets on the first and third Sunday of each month; meetings are free and open to the public, with child activities offered on the first Sunday of the month. Want to join a group walking over from campus? A group of students will leave Phelps Gate at 12:45 PM to walk to The Grove.
 Kenneth Morford, MD is a rising Chief Resident in the Yale Primary Care Program. A citizen of the world, he grew up in Japan, Korea, France, and the United States. He studied art and neuroscience before finding a career in internal medicine. His academic interests include addiction treatment, patient-provider relationships, and complementary medicine. Personal interests include traveling to new places, growing a sustainable indoor garden, and cooking for family and friends.
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Tonight (Wednesday): A talk by the GLP artist at the New Haven Museum!
Don't miss an evening with the artist tonight (4/25)
Green Light Project Artist Talk
Wednesday, April 27 at 7 PM
New Haven Museum and Historical Society
114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT
Join us for a conversation with Greater New Haven area artist Edwin "Ted" Salmon about his plans for a new nonreligious
 sculpture symbolizing the importance of community and the hope of the human spirit, intended to go up alongside the religious symbols displayed on the New Haven Green each winter. Learn about his concept for a sculpture and time capsule to be opened on the 500th anniversary of New Haven, and find out how you can get involved. The event will begin with a reception at 7 PM, followed by a talk and Q&A with the artist at 7:30 PM.
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Do you like art? Help us lead a community art activity for children!
Before our Green Light Project campaign ends, join us at ArtWalk  on May 6 and 7, where we'll be leading an art activity for kids and sharing information about our Green Light Project!
At ArtWalk and a number of other upcoming arts events throughout New Haven in the upcoming weeks, YHC is sponsoring children's craft activities. These activities are in celebration of the Green Light Project -- to help us spread the word about this amazing sculpture, as well as create an opportunity for a diverse Greater New Haven community to meet and appreciate YHC face-to-face.
Artist Aly Jones has designed a printmaking project for each child to create and take home. She will be able to attend the first event to train volunteers, and the last (largest) event. We hope to have four volunteers for each event to make it comfortable for people to take breaks and to accommodate any "rushes" that might occur. The dates, times, locations and estimated number of children are below. You do not need to come to all events and we appreciate any time you can share!
Westville -- Artwalk (community art festival)
Saturday, May 7, 11a - 4p, Edgewood Park corner of West Rock and Whalley
(100 children)
Celebrate the Hill
Saturday, May 28, 1p - 5p, Trowbridge Square Park
(150 children)
Celebrate Our Fair Haven
Monday, May 30, 2p - 7p, Columbus Family Academy
(150 children)
Celebrate Our Dixwell
Saturday, June 4, 12p - 5p, Scantlebury Park
(150 children)
Maker Mania -- International Festival of Arts & Ideas
Saturday, June 11, 1p - 5:30p, New Haven Green
(400 children)
Please e-mail Nancy at nancykelly.yhc@gmail.com with dates you are available. Many thanks!
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Needs of New Haven: Help AIDS Project New Haven this week, learn from Future Project on 5/2!
 AIDS Project New Haven: This Thursday, April 28, AIDS Project New Haven will host Dining Out For Life, where participating restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to APNH.
YHC's director Chris Stedman will serve as the Dining Out for Life Ambassador at ION in Middleton, and you're welcome to dine with us there or at any other participating restaurants on the evening of April 28! (A portion of your bill will go to APNH.)
Future Project: On Monday, May 2, our Needs of New Haven discussion group guest will be Sarah Tankoos, Movement  Director of The Future Project, an organization that works with educators to transform the outcomes for high-school students nationwide. Bring your questions and join us at 7:30 PM at the Happiness Lab at the Grove! RSVP on Facebook or Meetup.
Have a suggestion for a local nonprofit or activist you would like to see invited to a Needs of New Haven meeting? We are looking to book guests for future meetings and encourage you to email ideas to yalehumanists@gmail.com.
Needs of New Haven is just one of our discussion groups, which meet on the first, second, third, and fourth Mondays of the month. Visit the Discussion Groups page on our website to learn more about each group and how you can get involved.
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Third meeting of YHC Membership Team on 5/15
 Want to help shape this community? We want you for our Membership Team! Join us on Sunday, May 15 at 3 PM (after Humanist Haven) for the third meeting for YHC's Membership Team.
This team, made up of community members, will work on enhancing the experience of current YHC members and reaching out to new ones. Focus areas will include serving families with children, expanding our young adult and graduate student program, supporting our undergraduate community, and shaping the Humanist Haven experience. If you're interested in learning more, we hope to see you on May 15!
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Green Light Project campaign runs through 5/11!
The Green Light Project is our initiative to create an interactive sculpture and time capsule to be displayed on the New Haven Green... but it will only happen if you get involved!
We're currently running an IndieGOGO campaign (through May 11) to raise the funds to pay for this ambitious work of art and time capsule. Your financial help -- anything you can contribute -- is crucial. Without support  from people all across the community and beyond, this project won't happen. Please help us bring hope, warmth and light for all to the New Haven Green for years to come! Various levels of contributions will include rewards such as pins, unveiling celebration Gala tickets, sculpture replicas, and more. And don't forget the time capsule! Your thoughts could be housed in the sculpture and shared with the Greater New Haven community in the year 2138 to celebrate its 500th anniversary as another work of art -- a mural. Give your great-grandchildren a priceless gift . . .contribute your words to the time capsule.Learn more on our IndieGOGO page!
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Stay Connected
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YHC in the news!
Check out some recent articles about YHC, Humanism Week, and our Green Light Project!
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See below for our lineup of recurring programs and visit yalehumanists.com to learn more!
Sundays
1 PM: Humanist Haven
First and third Sundays of each month
Location: The Grove
Who: Open to the public
Mondays
12 PM: None/Others lunch
Location: Yale Divinity School
Who: Yale Divinity School students only
3-5 PM: STEAMMM (science, technology, engineering, art, math, and medicine mentoring) service program
First Monday of each month
Location: Clemente Middle School
Who: Email for details
7:30 PM: Discussion Groups
-Needs of New Haven (first Monday of each month)
-Practical Humanism (second Monday of each month)
-Unsacred Sacred Texts (third Monday of each month)
-WTF (fourth Monday of each month)
Location: The Grove
Who: Open to the public
Tuesdays
Existential counseling office hours (also available other days by appointment)
Location: YHC Office at The Grove or Davenport College
Who: Open to the public
2-3 PM: Chat with Maytal (from the Yale Chaplain's Office) and Chris
Location: Breathing Space (Old Campus)
Who: Undergraduate and graduate students only
Wednesdays
Existential counseling office hours (also available other days by appointment)
Location: YHC Office at The Grove or Davenport College
Who: Open to the public
6 PM: Undergraduate dinner
Location: First Wednesday of the month at The Grove, all other Wednesdays on campus
Who: Undergraduate students only
7 PM: SMART Recovery Location: The Grove Who: Open to the public Thursdays 12 PM: None/Others lunch
Location: Yale Divinity School
Who: Yale Divinity School students only
6 PM: Grad Students, Professionals, and Young Adults Board Game Night
Second Thursday of each month
Location: Email for details
Who: Open to the public
Fridays 8 PM: Grad Students, Professionals, and Young Adults Pub Night Fourth Friday of each month Location: Firehouse 12 (unless otherwise stated) Who: Open to the public
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Get YHC Gear!
Want to wear your Humanism on your sleeve? (Or your laptop, or your...?) Check out our YHC tees, buttons, and stickers -- and email us if you want to find out how you can get some of your own!
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Alumni: Get involved in Humanist Alumni of Yale!
The Humanist Alumni of Yale (HA Y) is a shared interest group for Elis committed to exploring nonreligious perspectives on living an ethical life and finding personal fulfillment. HAY connects Humanist alumni around the world with resources, enabling its members to organize social and service events with other Humanist alumni in their community-both at Yale and more broadly. HAY will also provide alumni with opportunities to connect with and help current Humanist students and groups. Want to learn more about Humanist Alumni of Yale and get involved? Click here to learn more, or sign up by visiting http://bit.ly/YHCalumni.
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Undergraduate dinners on Wednesdays
Weekly undergraduate student dinners are Wednesdays at 6 PM. To contact the student directors and join the official list serv to get updates, email them at HumanistYalies@gmail.com.
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Lunch for YDS students
The None/Others (formerly known as the Open Party) at the Divinity School hosts round-table lunches on Mondays and Thursdays at 12 PM. To find out more about joining, volunteering, speaking opportunities, or for general inquiries please contact the None/Others at YDSNoneOthers@gmail.com
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Struggling with addiction? Join us for SMART Recovery
Are you struggling with addictive behaviors? Our weekly SMART Recovery support group meets every Wednesday at 7 PM at The Grove, 760 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Please click here for updates regarding weather-related or other cancellations of our meetings.
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