Annual Tree of Knowledge Celebration

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Following the Sunday platform, members are invited to gather for our annual Tree of Knowledge decoration event. Decorations made from the covers of banned or controversial books will be available to hang. Margaret Downey, the Freethought Society founder and president, will create ornaments on-site for people who bring two color copies of the front covers [...]

Introduction to Ethical Humanism

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hugh offers a casual presentation and conversation about the history, philosophy, and current manifestations of Ethical Culture, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society building.

Game: Peeling the Onion

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get 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 States

We 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 States

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.  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 States

Join Hugh and other members for casual conversation in the Leader’s Office. Bring your own lunch!

Annual Weird News Quiz

On Zoom

Join 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 Zoom

Hugh 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.