
The Federal Executive Board of the Humanist Association of Germany wishes you an awake, sensitive and compassionate 2026. Responsibility lies with us, humanity begins now.
Humanistischer Verband Deutschlands – Bundesverband / Press/news / Page 3

The Federal Executive Board of the Humanist Association of Germany wishes you an awake, sensitive and compassionate 2026. Responsibility lies with us, humanity begins now.

Delegates from almost all state associations of the Humanist Association of Germany met in Berlin to discuss the work of the federal association and to strengthen cooperation between the federal and state levels.

Celebrate, remember, connect – shaping humanist occasions with meaning and personality. The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association presents its specialist committee “Humanist Celebration Culture”.

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association successfully concluded its constituent founding meeting to establish a corporation under public law (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts).

Listening to, understanding and experiencing humanism – our upcoming podcast brings thoughts to life. The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association presents its expert committee “Podcast: Humanism to go”.

At the annual CEO meeting of the European Humanist Services Network, representatives from 19 European organizations came together in Vilnius at the beginning of November to talk about what they have achieved together this year and about future cooperation in areas such as humanist celebrations, education, youth work and existential support.

Listening, being there, accompanying – humanistic pastoral care stands for humanity and respect for the dignity of each individual. The Humanist Association of Germany – Federal Association presents its specialist committee “Humanist pastoral care in institutions”.

The Humanist Association of Germany is launching feierkultur.de, a new website for consciously designed llife celebrations and rites of passage. The offers are free from religious guidelines and give room for individuality and cordiality.

The international conference, ‘European Perspectives on Humanist Existential Care’, held at the Humanist University of Applied Sciences Berlin, came to a close on 31 October 2025, having been a resounding success.

From October 27 to 31, 2025, European pastoral caregivers will discuss the future of humanistic pastoral care at the international symposium “European perspectives on humanist existential care” in Berlin.