Peace Day Philly Benefit Concert

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

$15 suggested donation,  but all are welcome at the door – All proceeds will go to Nationalities Service Center and their Survivor Services program. Get tickets HERE. This benefit concert will feature pieces of music related to harmony and peace, including works by Leonard Bernstein, Cesar Franck, Romeo Cascarino, Valerie Coleman and Florence Price. Musicians will include: – Pianists Annette and Regina DiMedio – Flutist [...]

Peace Day Event: Footballs Not Firearms March and Rally

Fairhill Square, 4th Street and Lehigh Avenue

Join Hugh at Fairhill Square in Kensington for this event, hosted by Peace Day Philly and the Philadelphia Police Department. The rally, in opposition to gun violence and in support of good relations between youth and police, will be preceded by a march of young people and police officers together. Civic officials and player-alumni from [...]

Peace Day Philly 2023: Actions for Peace

1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Join us on the North Apron of City Hall as we gather on the UN International Day of Peace! It will include music, speakers, global messages, and a creative art and social-media activity. At noon, we’ll observe the global minute of silence. Activities will include music, remarks on peace by local leaders, one minute of [...]

Ending Racism Task Force Potluck

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

Join members of the Ending Racism Task Force for a potluck and conversation at the Ethical Society at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Bring yourselves and something delicious!      

Ending Racism Task Force Movie Screening

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

Following the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm with the members of the Ending Racism Task Force. Movie TBD.

Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class

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

Join us for a 45 minute Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation class. Led by our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane Jorgensen.  This class is accessible for all ages and abilities. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a Yoga mat if you have one. Optional: students can utilize a PES provided chair to support their [...]

Introduction to Ethical Humanism

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

Join Hugh in the Leader’s Office for an overview of our unique alternative to traditional religion. Ethical Society members are invited to attend and share their own experiences. In-person only.

Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible

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

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 “delights in the paradoxical and the particular,” said The New York Times, “reminding us that every human being contains multitudes.” We’ll begin our five-part series with an inperson [...]

Lunch with Hugh (in person)

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

Come for casual conversation about life, ethics, whatever! Bring your lunch.

Game: Peeling the Onion

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

Join Hugh and facilitator Redwood Kardon in the Leader’s Office for this get-to-know-you activity. We’ll share some of the experiences and stories that shape us. Get to know others in our community in a fun and novel manner.   Space is limited. RSVP to Hugh: hughtm@gmail.com