Come to talk, to learn, and to raise a glass! Hugh will make a brief presentation about our humanist alternative to traditional religion: its history, values, and community. Snacks and drinks (both alcoholic and non-) will accompany the free-flowing conversation to follow. Both newcomers and members are welcome.

Get to know other members of the Ethical Society and our neighbors from Friends in the City through this fun activity. 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 Hugh or to Woody Kardon, Peeling the Onion’s creator.   [...]

Join Hugh in the Leader’s Office to share what kept you busy over the summer. Bring your lunch.

People released from incarceration must navigate a bureaucratic labyrinth and overcome myriad practical obstacles in order to re- integrate into society. To educate the public about those challenges—which contribute to very high rates of recidivism—the Ethical Society, in collaboration with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, invites you to participate in a reentry [...]

What are the diverse ways that people and organizations are cultivating peace in Philly? What challenges have they faced, and what progress have they made toward greater understanding and unity in our city? What have been key elements of their successes, and what are their hopes for peacebuilding outcomes in the future? Networking, tabling and [...]

The Philadelphia Ethical Society and Philadelphia Stoa will host a series of four seminars exploring the similarities between Stoicism and Ethical Culture. Both philosophies emphasize human dignity, rationality, and lifelong moral development. Both advocate for individual and social responsibility through universal ethical principles. By rejecting materialism, they prioritize personal and societal growth through virtuous living. [...]

Hugh will host a virtual lunch on zoom for members of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Ethical Societies. Come share what kept you busy over the summer. Bring your lunch.  

Come to talk, to learn, and to raise a glass! Hugh will make a brief presentation about our humanist alternative to traditional religion: its history, values, and community. Snacks and drinks (both alcoholic and non-) will accompany the free-flowing conversation to follow. Both newcomers and members are welcome.

Hugh Taft-Morales hosts a screening of Dying to Vote, the latest documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Loki Mulholland, of the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation. This 30-minute film explores racism, violence, and vote suppression. A short discussion will follow. Meet in the Collier Room.

Get to know other members of the Ethical Society and our neighbors from Friends in the City through this fun activity. 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 Hugh or to Woody Kardon, Peeling the Onion’s creator. EMAILS [...]