In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Noll is going to speak as Charles Darwin. He will discuss his discoveries versus the thinking of British and American scientists of his time. He will cover the scientific evidence gathered on the Beagle second voyage and its effects on 19th century science.

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Aid In Dying film screenings across Connecticut

The HFFC Steering Committee has endorsed support for aid in dying legislation in Connecticut. In early 2026 we are working toward hearings on Aid in Dying legislation in the Judiciary Committee in the General Assembly. It is past time for Connecticut to join thirteen other states to provide this choice to our residents.

Compassion and Choices have arranged screenings across Connecticut for two films starring Connecticut residents:

Learn more about the screening schedules

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.

Recent Blogs

Our 18th Annual Darwin Day Dinner!

HFFC organized and hosted the 18th Annual Darwin Day Dinner on February 7th, 2026, and more than 130 people attended this "celebration of curiosity, science and scientists." The event, held in Darien, CT, this year included a secular invocation; the CT governor's Proclamation of Darwin Day; remarks by Senator Richard Blumenthal; our featured speaker (Dr. J. Peter Gogarten of UCONN) in a presentation and fireside chat; and the ever-popular science quiz.

Amy Ewing

2 hours ago1 min read

Foodies Go Ramen

19 happy foodies braved the frigid temperatures to dine at X Ramen in Southport. We each had a variety of delicious findings, bowls of ramen in homemade broths, tempuras, sushi and a wide variety of appetizers that were both Japanese classics and innovative creations. We had a semi private area which enabled us to converse and made the day. Here are some of the most interesting facts (AI generated) about ramen: Space Food: In 2005, Momofuku Ando created " Space Ram ," an edi

Jan 251 min read

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Recent Blogs

Our 18th Annual Darwin Day Dinner!

Foodies Go Ramen

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