How Decisions — Good or Bad — Can Change Our Lives
On ZoomJohn Horkel, Philadelphia Ethical Society Member John was taking a walk in New Haven, Connecticut, one day, not long after retiring from his career as a zoo curator and director of an arboretum and a nature center. Finding himself before the building that houses the nonprofit New Haven Reads, he impulsively went in and signed [...]
Rollin and Robert: Bach-ing and Rocking
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRollin Wilber, Pianist; and Robert Steinfort, Member Philadelphia Ethical Society They say you can’t please everybody. Well, Rollin and Robert Edwin—two outstanding musicians with disparate backgrounds—are going to try. This program features music spanning Bach to rock and will include a reprise of Rollin’s four original song settings of poems by Eugene Field (originally presented [...]
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 [...]
Lessons from the School Ship
On ZoomKaren Lawrence and Lisa Winkler, Experiential Trainers Schooner North Wind Youth Program Many organizations have a mission to provide education and experiences to young people. Gloucester City Sail stands out for doing it on a boat. Youth from the Philadelphia and Camden areas get the opportunity to learn about science and history—while also doing some [...]
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.)
Confronting Our Difficult History
On ZoomErik Younge and Sylvia Metzler, ERTF Co-Chairs Philadelphia Ethical Society In his 2020 TED Talk, “Why We Must Confront the Painful Parts of U.S. History,” Hasan Kwame Jeffries urges us to examine the historical context of present injustice. A discussion will follow screening of the video. This will be a Zoom-only platform. You can [...]
Resistance to Book Banning
On ZoomChristopher Harris, Director, School Library System Genessee Valley BOCES This is an All-Society Platform. Check the Weekly Bulletin for the zoom link.
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 States
Platform of Delight!
On ZoomKimiko Doherty, Member Philadelphia Ethical Society Join Kimiko for a platform loosely based on Ross Gay's The Book of Delights. Special guest PES members will share stories of what brings them delight and joy in their lives. Afterwards, others are welcome to share a short anecdote of what brings them delight while living life with [...]