Learning Opportunities & Other Events
Annual Members Meeting (Hybrid)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn 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 [...]
Peeling the Onion
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGet 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: [...]
Vote Forward Workshop
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
Make Music Philly
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis 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.)
Harmony in Diverse Perspectives: Honoring CJ Fearnley’s Comprehensivity
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA comprehensivist perspective encourages us to understand the world holistically: in a way that encompasses our beliefs, values, feelings, and ethical principles. Looking beyond the confines of individual knowledge, it advocates bringing people together in order to better grasp the complexity of our civilization. CJ Fearnley—a philosopher, mathematician, software pioneer, and lifelong learner—was a leading [...]
Common Ground Film Viewing
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPotluck Dinner and Board Game Night
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us at 6:30 PM on August 7th, Stan's birthday, for a potluck and board game night at the Ethical Society! We'll gather on the second floor in the Weston Room.
Camp Linden Picnic
Camp Linden 1521 Camp Linden Rd, West Chester, PA, United StatesJoin our annual summer celebration of friendship, fun, food, and the great outdoors! We provide hotdogs, hamburgers, and beverages. You are encouraged to bring side dishes and desserts. A recommended contribution of $15 will be collected at the event. Children 12 and under are free. Those who wish to carpool should email us at the [...]
Picnic in Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us at Rittenhouse Square for a casual picnic! Bring your own food and drink, as well as a blanket or something to sit on. Activities TBD! If it rains, we'll meet inside the Ethical Society building instead.
Reentry Simulation
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPeople 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 [...]