This film is a deeply moving testament to the friendship between the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It explores their dialogue about how to live with joy in troubled times. PES Leader Hugh Taft-Morales will facilitate a conversation after the film. Free at the Ethical Society building. This event is part of [...]

This performance will raise money for programs serving refugees in Philadelphia. Come enjoy terrific jazz and help those building new lives here. Pay what you will at the Ethical Society Building. This event is part of the International Day of Peace (celebrated from September 15-21). This year’s theme—chosen by the United Nations—is “End Racism. Build [...]

Gather on the north apron of Philadelphia City Hall for this event. There will be special guests, art, reflections on the theme “End Racism. Build Peace,” and songs by PES Leader Hugh Taft-Morales. This event is part of the International Day of Peace (celebrated from September 15-21). This year’s theme—chosen by the United Nations—is “End [...]

Anyone can attend this Zoom and in-person about the Philadelphia Ethical Society, though it’s mainly geared to folks new to our special brand of humanism. After a short presentation, Hugh will take questions and coordinate a conversation. Those attending in person share refreshments – to folks on Zoom, sorry, but you’ll have to provide your [...]

Join Leader Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion of a new Humanist Press book Behaving Decently: Kurt Vonnegut’s Humanism, by Wayne Laufert a former newspaper reporter/editor and member of the Baltimore Ethical Society. On Zoom: Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-noon (joint session with the Baltimore Ethical Society) In person: Monday, October 24, 5:30-7:00PM Join online here at [...]

Join Leader Hugh Taft-Morales for a discussion of a new Humanist Press book Behaving Decently: Kurt Vonnegut’s Humanism, by Wayne Laufert a former newspaper reporter/editor and member of the Baltimore Ethical Society. On Zoom: Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-noon (joint session with the Baltimore Ethical Society) In person: Monday, October 24, 5:30-7:00PM Join online here at [...]

In this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]

Anyone can attend this Zoom and in-person about the Philadelphia Ethical Society, though it’s mainly geared to folks new to our special brand of humanism. After a short presentation, Hugh will take questions and coordinate a conversation. Those attending in person share refreshments – to folks on Zoom, sorry, but you’ll have to provide your [...]

Swami Vivekananda was a late 19th century Indian Hindu monk who taught about the nature of reality; the relationship between reason and religion; the paths of love and knowledge; the just division of labor; and the harmony of world religions. He influenced thinkers, including William James, Margaret Noble, Nikola Tesla, John D. Rockefeller, and W.E.B. [...]

In this inspiring tale of grassroots environmentalism, Broad and Cavanagh describe how El Salvador became the first country to ban the mining of metals. You have two chances to discuss the introduction and chapters 1-4. First on Zoom on Saturday, November 5, at 10:30 AM. Then in-person on Tuesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM. We [...]