Welcome to your FRIENDS OF CONSCIOUS LIVING. We are a combination of 2 groups. The first one is a group of people seeking to live more consciously by intention. To foster this, we meet to discuss and share our experiences and insights in open conversations or presentations by members of our circle and friends from other circles. Our topics are diverse, many of an esoteric nature, many of a practical nature. We are inspired by the works of Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Sri Aurobindo, Ervin Lasz …

Are you learning Mandarin Chinese and want an opportunity to practice with others? Or maybe you learned it before and want a chance to refresh.  Or perhaps you are a Mandarin speaker and would like to help people who want to improve. Join us on Saturdays to practice simple conversations in Mandarin as well as discussing Chinese language, culture and history. This is not a strict mandarin-only conversation group. We encourage everyone to participate. Since there is often a wide range of skills, s …

- Is the Bible still to be taken literally in all ways and all days? If it's not, then how do we deal with the Pandora's box that opens for us? - Is the institution of marriage still applicable in our culture as it was in the Bible? - Is evolution really contradictory to Christian beliefs? - Is being Christian a box you check on a form or a process you go through? - Is everyone who does not check that box going to Hell? - What is sin really? - Why is sex the hottest area of contention and focus …

This is the newly formed PDX branch of the original Atheists Etcetera group based in Indianapolis, IN. We moved here, so thought we would bring a piece of our awesome group with us. This group is for atheists, etc. -- including agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, secular humanists, and other non-religious individuals -- who are interested in meeting like-minded people and having engaging discussions. Most of our events are in downtown PDX and The Pearl. Events include coffee and conversation …

Welcome to the human sexuality discussion group! This is a serious academic look at human sexuality yet the atmosphere is fun, learning oriented, and laid back - we can even make jokes as long as they are contextual, silly and not mean spirited! We will talk about current, present and future sexuality research, ethical and philosophical issues in sexuality, sexism, homophobia, discrimination, censorship, pornography and its effects, the effects of the sex industry, the history of sex, sex counse …

Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is the oldest and largest association of American Men and Women of Italian descent in the United States. (National Site) The Grand Lodge of the Northwest (GLNW) is one of the 21 State Charters throughout the U.S. with 20 Local Lodges (Directory link) currently in Oregon and Washington. It is the goal of the GLNW to develop discussion groups, Italian language classes, and cultural programs. Women constitute more than 50 percent (50%) of OSIA's membership, and …

Looking for "Baby Boomers" (or around that era) who like to travel internationally, explore other cultures, food and historical places. Anyone interested in traveling, exploring ethnic cusine or attending talks or movies about other countries and discussing them should come.

This social group meets to discuss translation, interpretation, and linguistics in the Portland metro area. Professionals and enthusiasts can meet new people, share stories, and collaborate.

Would you like to have more chances of meeting politically liberal intelligent respectful non-sexist non-racist folks in Portland? We wont meet in loud bars where you cant hold a real conversation and we wont go to bars where folks drink and then they think and talk differently - not always so good for creating genuine mature friendship. I am a relationships counselor and I would love to help folks find each other in an atmosphere where folks can really get to know each other in a genuine and re …

Christianity Explored is a 7 week discussion group for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity informally with a group of other people. Whether you have previous experience of Church, Christians and the Bible, or none at all, this course is for you. Everyone is welcome - from the most sympathetic Sunday schooler to the convinced atheist. We will respect your background, culture and beliefs. Tell us as little or as much about yourself as you feel comfortable.

Each month we will discuss the most exciting, cutting-edge news unfolding on the planet at this auspicious time in the Earth's history. Our topics will include 2012, the Golden Age, the great shift of consciousness, ascension, spirituality, UFO's, extraterrestrials, disclosure, crop circles, ancient cultures, the Mayan calendar and much, much more. Please consider joining us at one of our upcoming meetings. For more information: www.miraclesandinspiration.com More information about our Meetup Gr …

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

A democratic inquiry group that elects questions from a participant generated list. Also check out our main website at socratescafepdx.wordpress.com

Huzzah! Like Video Games, Comics, Science, Puns, Math, Computers, or other stuff? So do we. Looking for others who collect 8-bit or other classics? Um, yea. Enjoy learning and building your own gizmos? Share the love, yo. Hoping to expand your social circle, or online circle? This should help. Tired of shopping think geek and want to get out of the house before your cat kills you? Need to find just a few more games to complete your Nintendo collection? Our fearless leader Niki must meet you. Se …

Just a comfy space to share, discuss and hang out with other ladies into comics and graphic novels. Let's build up our community and do what we love.

Join a gathering of women from many cultures and ethnicities in our own town. Women who love the Lord just like you. We'll meet for a night of pure worship and praise. You never know... we may have ladies who minister in live song, spiritual dance, poetry, as well as break-out sessions for meaingful Biblical discussions about real womens issues. Of course there will be time for connecting with new friends, and developing lasting relationships across the aisle. If you desire ministry, there are m …

With the press of clinical work, broader intellectual needs of mental health clinicians can go wanting. But clinical fields are hardly the only—one could easily argue not even the strongest—avenue to understanding lives. Many scientific and scholarly disciplines study, and shed light on, human nature, suffering and well-being, and conditions that make for better and worse lives. This study group explores the work of such disciplines. This is not a book club. We will devote to each topic we addre …

This group is for people interested in reading and discussing Russian fiction literature, from authors like Sergey Lukyanenko, Roman Zlotnikov, Oleg Bubela, Andrey Kruz, VItaliy Zykov, Yosif Golman. We are interested in finding common interests, book recommendations, satisfying intellectual discussions, personal growth, creative brainstorming, and just laid back socializing.