We’ll talk about whatever is on your mind. You’ll eat whatever is in your kitchen.  

Be part of our last outreach effort of the season, in which we introduce the Ethical Society to neighbors and potential friends. For an hour before Sunday platform, members will sit at an information table in front of the Society building or join Hugh passing out flyers and talking to people in Rittenhouse Square. It’s [...]

Join Hugh and Kelly Sheard, director of the Gender Wealth Institute at Women’s Way, for a conversation about the gender wealth gap. The Institute is creating the region’s first Gender Wealth Index, to measure changes in women’s wealth and drive evidence-based action to reduce inequality. By participating in this conversation, you can help an important [...]

We’ll talk about whatever is on your mind. You’ll eat whatever is in the bag you bring from home. Meet in the Leader’s Office for this informal gathering and conversation.

How did we arrive at this moment of political crisis? How do we find our way out of it? Acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson presents a condensed account of modern conservatism and a recap of Donald Trump’s Presidency. This session will cover the book’s second half, beginning with Chapter 17. Meet in the Leader’s Office.

How did we arrive at this moment of political crisis? How do we find our way out of it? Acclaimed historian Richardson presents a condensed account of modern conservatism and a recap of Donald Trump's presidency. She also explains how Americans' enduring commitment to democracy has pushed back when authoritarianism, in the past, has reared [...]

On the agenda: Board elections for president, vice president, and up to three trustees-at-large. The Treasurer will report on next year's budget and moving our endowment to the Philadelphia Foundation. Also on tap: an update on the Rose Rappaport Long Fund and the Stewardship Fund.   This event will take place both in person and [...]

Get to know other Ethical Society members and our neighbors from Friends in the City through this fun activity! Peeling the Onion, created by Woody Kardon, lets participants share stories from their lives, creating opportunities for conversations and new friendships. Meet in the Leader’s Office. Space is limited, so RSVP to Woody or Hugh.   Emails: [...]

Join Kimiko after this Sunday's platform to learn about Vote Forward! Vote Forward is a national organization that mobilizes volunteers to write personal, heartfelt letters to potential voters. She'll have their letter template printed out for you to write a few sentences on why you vote. It's a small (and easy) way to encourage your [...]

This annual DIY festival, featuring music of all genres and performers at all levels, will unfold around the city throughout the day. Performances at the Ethical Society building include a show by Jazz 4 Nothin’ at 7:30 PM. (This is a wider community event.)