This meetup began as the Austin Mike Huckabee for President 2008 Meetup Group. Since that dog died, and since the organizer believes in something called Christian Democracy, the group has been changed to reflect this. Everyone from Huckabee days is welcome to stay, and all others that are interested in Christian Democracy are welcome to join. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN DEMOCRACY? Christian Democracy is not a religion. It is not a church. It is not Christianity per se. Christian Democracy is a 130 year …

Austin Filmmakers is a place to network with other film makers in the area. If you are serious about the craft of film I highly recommend you joining the group Austin Film Meet http://www.austinfilmmeet.com/ It is a great resource for those serous about being part or manifesting film projects. They welcome new projects of all kinds and is a successful cooperative venture. They are a progressive networking group that actually films things instead of just talking about it. The calendar here will t …

Free people, competing markets and lawful government The Austin Liberty Activists group is an Open Discussion Mailing List and Message Board serving individual citizen activists in the greater Austin Texas area. Many members are active within Austin Liberty Coalition (ALC) organizations. Open topic email exchanges via this group's mailing list are how members share, learn and develop their views on civil liberties. As this group is primarily a communication network with few restrictions organiz …

Do you have a story to tell, a script to write, or poetry begging to be heard? Developing a web site? Writing a documentary? Journalist or journal-er? Do you need help getting it out of your head and down on paper or through your keyboard? Then come join us! All writing is welcome - novels, nonfiction, screenplays, stage plays, short stories, poetry, anything you can imagine. Film, print, web, audio? Welcome! National Novel Writing Month? Script Frenzy? Come right along! More info about the Roun …

You must be a member of Round Rock Writers Guild to participate in this workshop. You are welcome to come and audit a meeting whenever you want. We meet twice monthly - a Monday night and the following Saturday morning - to help each other in developing our writing using a workshop format. The prerequisite: Anyone attending a workshop day must submit a piece of their own for review and read those to be workshopped that day. We will receive the most benefit from an active discussion among all mem …

I found that Austin is lacking an active, free support group for individuals who are struggling with eating disorders (such as Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge-Eating Disorder, etc.) or that have struggled in the past. This group is for people of all ages who have any type of eating disorder, or for those who are currently in recovery, to give and receive support from others who really understand. Additionally, because eating disorders can often be isolating, this group is also a "social" group in which …

We are women between the ages of 25-125 who are liberals and proud of it. We enjoy conversations with likeminded women in a safe environment about topics other than boyfriends and fashion, and we like to grab lunch together. Hope you'll join us for some interesting discussions and fun times. (PLEASE NOTE: This group is fortrue liberals--both socially and fiscally.)

Are you a fan of symphonic prog, prog-metal, 80s or 90s neo-prog, math rock, avant garde, space rock, or just classic 70s prog? Come join us at one of our meetups where we'll talk about and share* music we all love and introduce each other to albums and artists some of us haven't heard. We'll also see what's going on in the local Austin scene and in the current progressive rock culture around the world. *Share as in play on speakers for each other, not distribute copies to take home.

You’re in the right place if you: Are a progressive, conscious entrepreneur See business as a path to personal growth Desire your purposeful expression to yield abundant profits Business is your highest calling made manifest through service. And your business can grow only as fast as you do. GEENI is an acronym that represents the top five power keys for conscious entrepreneurs to power up their success: Greater Truth, Energy, Environment, Natural Intelligence, or, Integrity. This group is …

We're a group of over 150 fans of Rush (connected through this Meetup group, as well as Facebook and other services) who live in/visit central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, and nearby). We share information and get together for social events, especially for a pre-show party when our favorite band comes to central Texas and when Rush Fans In Texas has a gathering in central Texas. We also support Signals, a Rush tribute band based in Austin.

This group is for the young Christian person who wants to go out with like-minded friends in social and serve events. It is a no-judgement zone, and anyone is welcome. The creators of this group are in FUSE, which is the 20s/30s Life Group at Gateway Church, a non-denominational Christian organization, but anyone who wants to get involved in their community or just wants to meet friendly and caring people in the Austin area are welcome.

Ma petite famille est venue s’installer au Texas il y a quelques mois de cela. Ma fille de deux ans commence maintenant à s’exprimer clairement et à comprendre la langue anglaise. Etant français, je souhaite vivement qu’elle soit parfaitement bilingue et étant le seul à communiquer avec elle en français, il est difficile pour elle de faire des progrès mesurables dans la langue de Molière. D’où l’idée de rencontrer d’autres familles francophones, et donc d’initier un groupe de rencontre « Austin' …

Bill Moyers, long respected for his insightful and provocative journalism, is back on air! Come join us as we watch a segment of Moyers & Company followed by lively discussion over drinks and food. We believe that good conversation is one step on a shared path to finding solutions to the challenges that face our democracy. The Bill Moyers Discussion Group promotes civil discourse and public engagement. This group is a project of Coffee Party Austin. We are neither for big government nor small go …

Hope United seeks to be a community of faith that is open to all, offering the freedom to explore the questions of life, share the love of Christ, grow in faith, and work for peace and justice. We have a saying, "Less Religion, More Jesus," for we believe in following Jesus and being about what he cared about. We welcome all people without judgment, including LGBTQ www.HopeGeorgetown.org

Are you a  politically progressive, non-religious couple over 40 looking for similar friends to go to dinner with, listen to music with, or just have a sane conversation about world events with people who have actually seen another country? Maybe you have lived abroad and just need someone who has seen a bit of the world to relate to. You aren't alone! Let's get together and get to know one another! All races/ethnicities welcome and appreciated! (This is not a "swingers" or "spouse swapper" grou …

A study of God, Jesus, the purpose of life, angels, love, prayer, suffering, hope and faith based on the Urantia Book. A glorious outlook on "life after death" is presented.  Every progressive human being should be on a path to God-consciousness.  Only individuals stuck in their ways are in danger of spiritual stagnation. Spiritual love is from God, and Jesus is the most inspiring individual who showed us the love that God has for us all.  Jesus enjoyed a sublime and wholehearted faith in God. H …

This group is designed for those seeking healthy and sustainable weight loss, increased energy, and improved overall happiness. Learn about simplified nutrition, the fundamentals of a healthy body and mind, and then apply these principles to your own life with guidance and support. The group will occur as a series of five meetings over a period of two months, making forward progress each week. It is recommended to participate in the entire series for your own success. If you learn about the grou …

This is a prayer, Bible study, and fellowship group for young women in Austin (20s and 30s) who have a progressive world view. I am liberal, but also take my Christian faith seriously. I feel like too often people think that those two things cannot exist in the same person. It's been hard to find others like me, but I feel certain you are out there in Austin. I want to create a community of supportive women where we can study the Bible together (and admit where it doesn't make sense to us, and t …

A.F.A.C seeks to be a safe place for all people who want to grow spiritually or is curious about spirituality. We believe that the key to spiritual growth lies in creating and maintaining a connection to yourself, your community and to that which is greater than yourself. You will find that this group participates in a wide variety of activities. We meet up at local coffee shops to talk about books, ideas, art and ourselves. We meet up at farmer markets to support free trade and local businesses …

Enlightenment was a cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century, first in Europe and later in the American colonies. Its purpose was to reform society using reason rather than tradition, faith and revelation. It promoted science and intellectual interchange and opposed superstition, intolerance and some abuses by church and state. Deism is the belief in a creator, but not revealed religion. Through reason and science we can explore the wonders of God's creation, but we cannot discover the …

This group's purpose is for expanding your "I AM" knowledge about... "I AM" teachings from various traditions The art + science of invocation + decree Ascended Master Dictations Your Continuous Full Supply Your True Nature + Your True Will Yemiah Favor facilitates this group. Accelerate your progress by reading http://AscendedMaster.org books: 21 Essential Lessons Vol. 1 + Vol. 2 The Law of Precipitation Electrons and the Elemental Kingdom Members of this group form a tight knit community, s …

PSMS is a group of Metaphysical Seekers, who are in the verge of progressively seeking more information of the Spiritual World in a very positive way. We are a Positive Spiritual Community of experts and those who are developing talents. We are learning ways to give the World a better understanding of the Spiritual concept and helping those who are trying to grasp this idea to achieve a harmonious balance with others and ourselves. This group consists of very talented and developing Psychic, Ast …

If you're in Austin, chances are-- you're an innovator, which is perfect because this group is for Austin innovators who want to meet with other professionals interested in mobile innovations and technologies. But our innovation doesn't stop there: we want to leap over boundaries when it comes to discussion topics, speakers, and activities. Let's meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday and keep it just like our city: fun, innovative and progressive. Please join us to learn more about the future of …

Calling all Austinites that are wanting to get to their ideal weight, fitness and good health. This group is for EVERYONE trying to improve their overall health. We will be having two free meetings a week that you can attend as your schedule allows to exercise together (all levels of fitness welcome) and discuss our progress, our pains, food suggestions, etc. Sort of like weight watchers with out the weighing-in and adding in exercising together! Join and start your journey to be your best!

This GROUP is all about "Supernatural Christianity;" and all people are welcome! Come and discover the all-inclusive provision of salvations true unlimited inheritance! . . As most people recognize RELIGION worldwide as a HUMANISTIC quest for union with God; . . WE KNOW the Kingdom Gospel of Christ's Miracle Life is GOD's quest for redemption and UNION with humanity! Come discover authentic "Supernatural Christianity" that fully-unifies the effortless rest of supernatural faith; and actualize Ch …

This group speaks about a great passion for photography where we can all share our knowledge and our photo-taking experiences. Capturing and using photographs for inspiration and professional reasons as well. Our goal is to take daily pictures of a specific thing in your life. Most people wouldn't want to take on this project since it sounds time-consuming, but how long does it really take to snap a photo? There is certainly some magic behind the lens of a photograph. You don't need to start on …

This group is for artists working in painting - oil and acrylic (watercolor welcome). We will meet to share ideas, constructively critique one another's works, and to paint! We'll scout locations to organize plein air sessions, cityscape and landscape, and organize studio sessions for still life. I believe that you make the most progress as an artist when you share the creative experience with other skilled artists. See ya soon!

This is a no-drop ride for cyclists looking of all skill levels seeking a social ride. We usually ride to Lady Bird Lake stopping for coffee at Mozart's, Progress Coffee or the Fair Bean Coffee Co. Our typical ride is 18-20 miles and takes about two hours including the stop for coffee. We leave the shop on Anderson Lane just east of Mopac at 9 am on Sunday morning.