Great news! EHP has a (closed) facebook page so European humanists, active in humanist services, can share and exchange information, tips, questions etc. To become a member of the group simply apply at info@humanistprofessionals.eu. Be sure to mention which humanist organisation you are a member of. A link to the page can be found HERE.
25th September 2026 (14h00-15h30 CET)
‘Mindfulness in humanist chaplaincy and ceremonies’
by Nils Vandevijvere (Humanist Celebrant/Chaplain Belgium)
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23rd October 2026 (14h00-15h30 CET)
‘Icelandic “drop-in” weddingceremonies’
by Guðrún Þóra and Erla (Sidmennt)
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27th November (14h00-15h30 CET)
‘Is lying about Santa ethical?’
by Dr. Louis Lee (University of Kent)
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29th January 2027 (14h00-15h30)
‘Gender affirmation ceremonies’
by Maria Pacini (Humanist Celebrant UAAR, Philosopher, Youthworker)
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19th March 2027 (14h00-15h30 CET)
‘Humanist Chaplains in the Armed Forces’
On the specific nature of humanist existential care in the armed forces
by Hans De Ceuster (Humanist Chaplain Belgian Armed Forces)
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European Humanist Professionals (EHP) was formed in 1994 to support the work of humanist professionals based in the continent of Europe. Through the decades, EHP has offered training and networking events to humanist professionals working on the three core areas of humanist services; ceremonies, education and existential care. Through a diverse array of training opportunities, such as seminars, webinars, summer-schools, congresses and online resources, EHP has been supporting humanist professionals in developing their skills and thus extending the quality of humanist services in Europe.
We are now looking for experienced humanist professionals to join our board, as several board members are retiring after years of dedicated service.
EHP is happy to invite humanist professionals/practitioners from all over Europe for a captivating symposium on changing political climates. How do we steer our humanist professionalism through increasing choppy waters. Throughout Europe we are currently facing increasing polarisation and false information not only in political debate but in everyday life. As a result civil trust is in decline and this trend has a profound impact upon the practice, the mode of dialogue and how we express humanist values in our societies.
After many years of dedicated efforts and care, Neil Anderson (HSS) passed on the EHP chair-torch to Tale Pleym of HEF. Tale has worked with humanist ceremonies for the last 14 years, mainly wedding and funerals, but also naming ceremonies and confirmation – both courses and ceremonies.