About MHC

About us

MHC is a belief body which promotes Humanist values and principles, and is a not-for-profit organisation

At the heart of MHS is caring, compassion, respect and friendship

As a group of people, we share Humanist values and apply these in our own lives

We implicitly understand that supporting people during important, special, difficult and often emotional times of life is a highly privileged position

Through MHC we can support causes in which we believe

Provide a supportive community for individuals who identify with Humanist beliefs.

Organise ceremonies, events, and activities that reflect humanist ideals

Advocate for secularism and human rights

Our key values:

Integrity and respect

To live ethically and sustainably

As an organisation to be friendly, accessible and approachable

Commitment to being non-judgmental and empathetic

Being respectful and honouring the wishes and needs of those we are working with

Aims

MHC as an organised group of people shall, throughout Scotland, uphold and promote Humanism as a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasises the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively. We advocate

for a life guided by reason and empathy rather than religious dogma or superstition, and we believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every person, promoting principles of equality, justice, and human rights. We align with The Amsterdam Declaration (appendix 1) and the ongoing work of Humanists International.

Activities

Further to our aims outlined above, MHC will endeavor to model equity in everyday life through cultivating compassion and empathy. As a Humanist collective we aim to foster a culture of understanding, kindness, and compassion in all interactions and relationships. We will encourage environmental awareness by supporting sustainable practices and policies to protect the environment. Individually we commit to our roles in environmental sustainability and will do what we can to observe and protect our planet, and we share these with the wider community as part of our belief body. We are committed to raising awareness and promoting the importance of our Humanist values through the ceremonies we conduct and by using a range of communication including the use of podcasts, blogs and social media, and other platforms as appropriate. As both local and global issues arise, we will use MHC as a basis to promote discussion and engagement, including involvement from parties with relevant subject experience.