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Video of the Month

Dark Energy, Dark Matter - A History of scientific discovery

What are Dark Energy and Dark Matter? In this video you will learn what scientists are currently thinking about these mysterious forces. 

This video was recorded during a presentation by Dr. Lachlan Lancaster, Simons Fellow, Columbia University, at a meeting of the Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (Connecticut) on December 11, 2023.

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HFFC Social Action

2025 Thanksgiving Campaign

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, during November HFFC collects donations to support a non-profit organization or cause. This year, in conjunction with the American Humanist Association and chapters across the country, the Steering Committee of HFFC has selected food insecurity as the need we’d most like our members and friends to address. 

What We're About

The Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County (HFFC), Connecticut, seeks to promote Humanism and free thought in our community.

 

HFFC has something for every interest. Many of our activities provide learning and discussion. Others are for socializing or just plain fun.
Our monthly dinner meetings have a variety of programs, including prominent speakers such as Steve Novella, author of The Skeptics Guide to the Universe and Mike Reiss, head writer for the tv show "The Simpsons. "


Special interest groups include book discussions, science readers group and movie nights, We also have social action activities. Special activities  include the Darwin Day Dinner in February, and Winter and Summer Solstice parties.

We invite you to attend any of our events or activities to meet us and learn how friendly we are.

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