Learning Opportunities & Other Events
Game: Peeling the Onion
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGet to know other Ethical Society members and some of our Philadelphia neighbors through this fun activity. Peeling the Onion lets participants share stories from their lives, creating opportunities for conversations and new friendships. Space is limited. RSVP to Hugh: hughtm@gmail.com
Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible (In-Person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe continue our discussion of Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell. Hugh will lead the discussion of chapters nine and ten. Meet in the leader's office. In Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, author Sarah Bakewell explores both the philosophical foundation and [...]
Lunch with Hugh (Zoom)
Join Hugh and other members for casual conversation on Zoom. Enjoy your own lunch! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible (Zoom)
We will complete our discussion of Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell. Hugh will lead the discussion of chapters 11 and 12. In Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, author Sarah Bakewell explores both the philosophical foundation and personal experience of our movement. Bakewell [...]
Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible (In-Person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe will complete our discussion of Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell. Hugh will lead the discussion of chapters 11 and 12. Meet in the leader's office. In Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, author Sarah Bakewell explores both the philosophical foundation and [...]
Lunch with Hugh (In-person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh and other members for casual conversation in the Leader’s Office. Bring your own lunch!
Annual Weird News Quiz
On ZoomJoin Leigh Buchanan and Hugh Taft-Morales on Zoom for our end-of-the-year weird news quiz and other fun! Bring your friends, family, and beverage of choice for some silliness to see out the old and prepare for the new. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274
Lunch with Hugh (on Zoom)
On ZoomHugh Taft-Morales hosts an open-ended conversation about whatever you’d like to talk about: winter, New Year’s Resolutions, your favorite new movie. Everyone is welcome! Bring your own lunch.
An Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales offers an informal presentation about the history and philosophy of Ethical Culture and the community on Rittenhouse Square known as the Philadelphia Ethical Society. Come find out what we are all about! Meet in the Leader’s Office.
Book Discussion Series: Braiding Sweetgrass (in-person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe will read and discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer’s groundbreaking book Braiding Sweetgrass to gain a deeper understanding of relationships, sustainability, and our place in the natural world. This meeting will cover the first three sections: “Planting Sweetgrass,” “Tending Sweetgrass,” and “Picking Sweetgrass.”