Most decent groups contain fewer religious folks than you might think. Any other interests? I once lived in the woods, or rural, but would trek into various towns to join groups interested in all kinds of stuff. From Geology to Land Use, orchards to politics.

I can ‘turn if off or on,’ so generally set back, observe, learn, then decide how involved I may care to get.. Seems every groups got it’s (F’n) dynamo organizer though … and too many do that “lets everybody introduce themselves and tell a little about yourself” game. ..not trying to turn you off … just let you know there’s crap about most gatherings that some of us can’t, or can hardly stand. Lately, it’s been these damn ‘potlucks.’ F - I’m a newly minted bachelor who’s already lost any ability or desire he’s ever had to cook a dish…

We even had Atheist group meetings back in Portland Oregon! Other than them being devoid of females (fine for me, not for my brother) - they were casual and cutting edge. ..so find something to attend, if only once. Your choice; just be yourself, and see what feels worthwhile. But avoid those churches

[meetup.com] - this is how I found my local freethinkers group.

Being on here is a start, who knows who's nearby. Get involved and see where it goes

Any community groups within driving distance? You can find them online or on local library bulletin boards. There are groups for many interests..canoeing, hiking, bird watching, jamming on acoustic instruments, reading, etc where you can make friends.

Or check online for local meet ups. It might be worthwhile driving to one of them; since there are many meet up group interests; you might even find one for atheists.

By the way, this website has a bit of a learning curve, so here's some info, in case you need it.

For members who are open to dating, certain thumbnails and profiles have a heart symbol on them with a percentage. This identifies which members are open to dating, and the percent shows approximately how compatible others are with them.

You gain website points by answering all the profile questions and writing a bio, which also earns website points, and helps other members get to know you.

Commenting on posts and writing your own posts earns more points. At level two you can private message people, and at level eight you get an agnostic T-shirt.

If you want to date, the website uses profile algorithms to find member matches, so the more details one includes, the better the match.

Many people prefer to see a written profile talking about interests, hobbies, and backgrounds that can be quickly perused to find others with similar interests..

In case you didn't know yet, to find members near you, click on the "Browse" button at the top of the page, then on "Members," and enter your preferred search parameters.
Click on the "Discuss" button, then "Nearby" to find members near you also.
Or click on the "About" button at the top left of the page to find links to FAQ or the website tutorial.
Points are now being given to level 3+ members who chat. You can see chat rooms on the group main page or at [agnostic.com].

I’m active in my Unitarian Universalist congregation, and I moderate a UU group here. Atheists and freethinkers welcome! There is a UU Church of the Larger Fellowship that is a virtual community if you want progressive worship without an expectation of theism. www.clfuu.org