Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone. -Margaret Wheatley Welcome to Montgomery County Professionals Group. Our goal is to help professionals connect with other professionals and create a strong network of professionals from different industries. We help our local economy by doing business with local business owner …

Amnesty International USA Washington, DC Chapter supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human rights violations and inform the public about what can be done to oppose these violations. We also advocate on behalf of prisoners of conscience and other victims …

This is a social group for environmental policy professionals/volunteers/interns/wannabes (those switching careers, etc). There are a number of environment & health focused non-profits in DC with a lobbying arm as well as various environmental policy groups. Metro DC also has a bourgeoning entrepreneurial scene and lots of bright people working on various issues related to improving the quality of our air, water, food as well as sustainability, energy, ethics and, related to all of the above, se …

See our message board for information accessible to nonmembers here. The Mycological Association of Washington's meetup group (the "MAWDC Meetup group") is a group for people interested in wild mushroom collecting in and around Washington DC. This group is operated by members of the Mycological Association of Washington (“MAW”), a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed and operated to support public education about mycological interests. See http://www.mawdc.org/.  In addition to wild …

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, membe …

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …

We are a pan-Pagan organization based in the DC/NOVA/MD area. Our meetup is the container for what we call the "outer circle" of participants and members. We are facilitated by a governing coven called Coven of the Spiral Moon, the "inner circle." We put on public rituals for many of the sabbats as well as a number of classes on various Wiccan and Witchcraft-related topics. We are also a Wiccan tradition that people can participate in casually, or through the deeper path of initiation into the o …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about newly emerging trends related to plans for interstellar travel, the ™100 Year Starship, asteroid mining, space policy and space law and outer space development. We will meet, have coffee and come to understand the newest plans for the development of outer space, at public and university libraries in Washington, D.C.

Do you read the Economist, Foreign Policy Magazine, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, or any other magazine that analyzes foreign affairs? Can you name the 5 veto states on the UN Security Council? Then this is the organization for you! YPIA is for people who are interested in foreign affairs. If you work in the field, are looking for a job in the field or just have an interest come to our events. YPIA holds regular discussions about current international issues. We focus on events that allow you to ta …

Asians and Asian Americans for One City,  3rd Sundays, 12:30PM to 2:30PM, meet in Chinatown, Wash. D.C. and connect with friends, old and new! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Asian American Professionals of DC's Friendship Archway Network are actively bridging cultural, digital and other divides in downtown Washington DC by coming together, working together and succeeding together! You are invited to join Asian American professionals and people of all backgrounds interested in Asian Americans, Chinese la …

Founded by Dr. Paul Foster Case in the 1920s, Builders of the Adytum is a Mystery School and training order based on the Western Mystery tradition. This Qabalistic path has been described as the Yoga of the West, as it has much in common with esoteric Eastern spiritual practices. B.O.T.A. members receive lessons in the mail in Tarot, Qabalah, Spiritual Alchemy, Esoteric Astrology and related disciplines. The coursework is challenging, far-reaching and immensely practical for everyday life. B.O. …

DO YOU WANT TO APPLY ACIM (A COURSE IN MIRACLES’ PRINCIPLES) IN YOUR LIFE? DO YOU WANT TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ACIM AND FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE UP TO? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW OTHER ACIM STUDENTS ARE APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES IN THEIR LIVES? YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! NOTE: The third Sunday series of events are NOT in a typical study groups format, they are networking opportunities to connect teachers and students of A Course In Miracles with o …

WHAT: Friendship Archway community networking event on 3rd Sundays 12:30PM to 2:30PM You are invited to join Chinese Americans for One City! Join members of the Friendship Archway Alliance to bridge cultural, digital and other divides and strengthen harmony and unity in Washington D.C. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Once a month connect with friends, old and new, at this free community event in Chinatown, Downtown Washington D.C.! Meet Chinese, Asian, Pacific Islanders, multi-cultural and people of all …

This Meetup event serves as a focus for multi-disciplinary professionals interested in spirituality and health, medicine, healthcare, spirituality, mental health and related topics. This includes medical doctors, chaplains, healthcare providers, psychologists, social workers, therapists and other multi-disciplinary professionals and others interested in connecting with the larger community. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work t …

We are a community action group to support the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force (MHTTF) Victims & Public Services Committee. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the exploitation of individuals through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. The purpose of the group is to provide a forum for the community to participate in the fight against human trafficking/trading by supporting the work of the MHTTF. Come join us and explore h …

I decided to take over this meetup because we need a group for finance and finance related professionals in the DC area to network.  If you work in finance or a related industry like investment banking, commercial banking, hedge funds, private equity, public equity, LBO, credit, M&A, accounting, economics, consulting, corporate finance, etc. then this is *definitely* the group for you. As for me, I just moved here a few weeks ago to start a job as an investment banker outside of DC.  Before this …

Please join us in Downtown Wash. D.C. for FREE networking each month on 3rd Sundays noon. At this community event, we can meet in person. Please introduce yourself to members of the Allies Team and let them know you are interested in volunteering for the Major Giving Support Group project. This on land and online project involves many aspects. We are looking for volunteers who are near the project site in Washington D.C. near George Washington University and less than two blocks from the Foggy B …