Support for Greener Living: Sharing Eco-Friendly Ideas and Practices

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

Facilitator: Lelah Marie PES Member Where are we on the journey toward globally sustainable lifestyle choices? Whether just starting out or muddling along or well on our way, all of us seek information and support for our efforts. This will be an opportunity to share successes, challenges, failures, and concerns about eco-ethical living in a [...]

Colloquy: “Wisdom”

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

Facilitator: Temma Fishman PES Member Temma will offer a guided discussion with inspirational readings and music. What is a colloquy? A colloquy is a time for shared reflections. Participants explore a theme with music, readings, parables, and discussion. The purpose of colloquy is to inspire participants, in a communal setting, to develop practices of self-reflection [...]

Think Ethics

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

Philadelphia & Gentrification - Is it us? Understanding Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Crisis Think Ethics is a discussion group facilitated by Leader-In-Training Christian Hayden and Alexander Guterriez that looks to analyze current events and issues through the lens of ethical systems. We hope to learn through dialogue and exchange how to critique and develop our own [...]

CANCELED: Art of the Heel – Gender Expression

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

The Philadelphia Ethical Society and Art of the Heel regret to announce that the August 18, 4:00PM concert, "Gender Expression," must be CANCELED.  The The discussion scheduled for 7:00PM on Monday, Aug 26, on "Black and Queer to the Future" led by Christian Hayden will occur as scheduled.

Fragile Encounters

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

Facilitators: Sylvia Metzler and Erik Younge PES Members Inspired by Robin Deangelo’s book White Fragility, members of the ERTF (Ending Racism Task Force) will act out real life scenarios of interracial exchanges illustrating implicit racial bias for group discussion.

Discussion: Black and Queer to the Future

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

Led by Christian Hayden Afro Futurism and Gender Expression: will have us looking at texts by Queer artists like Janelle Monae's album Dirty Computer and Marlon James's book Black Leopard, Yellow Wolf - . What does fantasy and a future through a Black/Brown and Queer lens teach us? Suggested (Reading and Listening): Janelle Monae's catalog and Marlon James's book: Black [...]

Educating for a Just Society

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

Ismael Jimenez and Charlie McGeehan Philadelphia Public School Teachers As we begin a new school year, Philly educators Ismael Jimenez and Charlie McGeehan will discuss the responsibility of teachers in work for justice. Nationally, we face escalating racism, bigotry, and violence, encouraged by the President of the United States. Locally, our students and schools face [...]

Cultivating Gratitude

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

Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Intolerance is growing. Our political world is a mess. We are poisoning our biosphere. At times like this, it is easy to forget gratitude. But gratitude is a way of relating to ourselves and to others that nurtures our strength, courage, and resiliency. How do we cultivate gratitude in a world [...]

Introduction to Ethical Humanism

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

Come for this PowerPoint presentation by Hugh Taft-Morales about the philosophy, history, and current manifestation of Ethical Humanism! All welcome. Free. Refreshments served.

Anti-Racism: Next Steps for Ourselves and Our City

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

This event is open to all who attended the July 30th Beer Summit at Reading Terminal Market and to all Ethical Society members. Come discuss how you are engaging in anti-racism work in your life and in the life of the city of Philadelphia. Hosted by Hugh Taft-Morales, Todd Bernstein, and others from Global Citizen.