Center for Inquiry Western New York

09/04/2026

Ally Berry of the Aqua Diary Podcast touring the Center before tonight’s lecture A Skeptical Guide to Drinking Water with Ally Berry of Aqua Diary.

08/05/2026

Just a few days left to vote for our October 2026 Secular Book Club selection. Click the link below and choose from one of the four fiction titles by Friday at 12pm!

- Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks (2001)
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick (1968)
- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (1959)
- Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves by Quinn Connor (2023)

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This quarter's selection will be fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, August 7, 2026...

07/24/2026

Voting is now open for our October Secular Book Club selection! The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. We will discuss one of the following works of fiction. Vote now to help us select which one! Voting closes Friday, August 7th at noon!

- Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks (2001)
- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick (1968)
- The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (1959)
- Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves by Quinn Connor (2023)

VOTE NOW:

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This quarter's selection will be fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, August 7, 2026...

07/02/2026

Our July Game Night (originally scheduled for 7/5) has been cancelled due to the holiday weekend.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July! We hope to see you again soon.

Find our full schedule of upcoming events at

The CFI Western New York events calendar is the best way to discover science and secular focused events happening in Western New York. From secular meetups to community talks, and guests lectures.

05/14/2026

📚⏰ Just one more day to vote for the July 2026 CFI WNY Secular Book Club selection!

Our next meeting takes place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and this quarter we’ll be reading a non-fiction book. We’ve got four excellent nominees exploring secularism, science, evolution, psychology, and modern life—and now it’s time to choose!

🗳️ Voting closes Friday, May 15 at 12:00 PM Eastern.

📖 Nominees:

1. The Necessity of Secularism by Ronald A. Lindsay (2014)
A clear and compelling case for secularism in an increasingly pluralistic world, arguing that it is essential for protecting democracy and freedom of conscience.

2. Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann & Peter J. Hotez (2025)
A timely look at the forces undermining science—and a call to defend evidence-based thinking in the face of growing opposition.

3. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter (2021)
An exploration of how modern comfort may be harming us—and how embracing challenge and discomfort can improve our lives.

4. Evolution vs. Creationism by Eugenie C. Scott (2009)
An accessible guide to one of the most enduring debates in science, covering the evidence, history, and legal battles surrounding evolution education.

The winning book will be announced in the CFI WNY newsletter and on the Secular Book Club webpage.

Cast your vote here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaSeZ-HpJVKes3JyahlHSYhlpJGJKDXwuG_Ah1VVfFViH4eQ/viewform?usp=dialog

We look forward to another thoughtful and engaging discussion!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be non-fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026....

05/08/2026

📚 One Week Left to Vote – July 2026 Secular Book Club!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York Secular Book Club is gearing up for our next discussion on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and this quarter we’re diving into non-fiction.
We’ve got a strong lineup of thought-provoking books exploring secularism, science, human behavior, and the evolution debate—and now it’s your turn to decide what we’ll read together.

🗳️ Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Eastern)
https://forms.gle/46QF59oQSyCdgUHC8

📢 The winning selection will be announced in our newsletter and on the Secular Book Club webpage.

📖 Nominees:
1. The Necessity of Secularism by Ronald A. Lindsay (2014)
A clear and compelling case for secularism in an increasingly pluralistic world, arguing that it is essential for protecting democracy and freedom of conscience.

2. Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann & Peter J. Hotez (2025)
A timely look at the forces undermining science—and a call to defend evidence-based thinking in the face of growing opposition.

3. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter (2021)
An exploration of how modern comfort may be harming us—and how embracing challenge and discomfort can improve our lives.

4. Evolution vs. Creationism by Eugenie C. Scott (2009)
An accessible guide to one of the most enduring debates in science, covering the evidence, history, and legal battles surrounding evolution education.

🔗 Learn more and vote here:
https://cfiwny.org/secular-book-club/
We’re looking forward to another engaging discussion—make your voice heard and help shape the conversation!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be non-fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026....

04/30/2026

📚 Voting is Open – July 2026 Secular Book Club!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York Secular Book Club is gearing up for our next discussion on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and this quarter we’re diving into non-fiction.

We’ve got a strong lineup of thought-provoking books exploring secularism, science, human behavior, and the evolution debate—and now it’s your turn to decide what we’ll read together.

🗳️ Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Eastern)
https://forms.gle/46QF59oQSyCdgUHC8
📢 The winning selection will be announced in our newsletter and on the Secular Book Club webpage.

📖 Nominees:

1. The Necessity of Secularism by Ronald A. Lindsay (2014)
A clear and compelling case for secularism in an increasingly pluralistic world, arguing that it is essential for protecting democracy and freedom of conscience.

2. Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann & Peter J. Hotez (2025)
A timely look at the forces undermining science—and a call to defend evidence-based thinking in the face of growing opposition.

3. The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter (2021)
An exploration of how modern comfort may be harming us—and how embracing challenge and discomfort can improve our lives.

4. Evolution vs. Creationism by Eugenie C. Scott (2009)
An accessible guide to one of the most enduring debates in science, covering the evidence, history, and legal battles surrounding evolution education.

🔗 Learn more and vote here:
https://cfiwny.org/secular-book-club/

We’re looking forward to another engaging discussion—make your voice heard and help shape the conversation!

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be non-fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, May 15, 2026....

02/05/2026

There is still time for you to submit your vote for the next CFI Western New York Secular Book Club selection. We will meet on Wednesday, April 22nd to discuss one of the following works of fiction:

- The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025)
- Burn Down Master's House by Clay Cane (2026)
- The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu (2016)
- Moonbound: A Novel by Robin Sloan (2024)

Voting closes Friday, February 13 at noon.

VOTE NOW:

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, February 13, 202...

01/29/2026

Voting is now open for the next CFI Western New York Secular Book Club selection. We will meet on Wednesday, April 22nd to discuss one of the following works of fiction:

- The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025)

- Burn Down Master's House by Clay Cane (2026)

- The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu (2016)

- Moonbound: A Novel by Robin Sloan (2024)

Voting closes Friday, February 13 at noon.

VOTE NOW:

The Center for Inquiry Western New York (CFI WNY) Secular Book Club's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This quarter's selection will be fiction. Please read descriptions of the books that have been recommended and submit your vote below! Voting closes Friday, February 13, 202...

01/24/2026

Due to the expected winter conditions tomorrow's secular Sunday will be online only. If you have any problems connecting please contact John Barrett at 716-238-3821.

1030 AM Sunday January 25th

Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/304865052?pwd=WG5STUxaVWRjK0V0MkR6S05FTnd3UT09 to start or join a scheduled Zoom meeting.