Engaging Youth to Hack the Problem of Homelessness
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStephanie Sena Founder and Executive Director, Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia This is a talk about the power of engaging the youth of America in the work of ending chronic homelessness. Her talk examines how SREHUP, a student-run homeless shelter she opened in 2011, has transformed both student participants and the guests who are [...]
Philadelphia Stoics discussion on “Stoic Writings”
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States“If we don’t put the right conceptions into practice, we’ll be nothing more than expositors of the opinions of others”, said Epictetus. We will evaluate the usefulness of specific ancient and modern Stoic writings for learning the right conceptions to put into practice. Also, we will select a book to read and discuss at subsequent [...]
Peacebuilders Panel: Effectively Building Peace in our World
Friends Center 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLeader Hugh Taft-Morales will facilitate a discussion hosted by Peace Day Philly and United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia. Panelists include Rev. David Brown (Temple University), Lisa Jo Epstein (Just Act - Theatre of the Oppressed), Joan Marshall-Missiye (American Friends Service Committee), and Rorng Sorn (Department of Behavioral Health). The panel will discuss questions such [...]
Peace Day Philly Sing-Along for Peace
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn front of the Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square. Come sing some songs of freedom and justice - free!
Peace Day Philly screening of “Before the Flood”
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFree though donations of $10 suggested to benefit 350.org and Peace Day Philly. This 2016 documentary about climate change has been described by The Guardian as a “heartfelt, decent, educational” documentary about the most important issue of our time.
Peace Day Philly 2019
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us as we observe the International Day of Peace. Music, special guests, global messages, and the minute of silence at 12 noon.
Racism, Peace, and Climate Justice
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Communities of color are disproportionately affected by both human violence and climate change. In our species and on our planet, whites generally have control of the forces poisoning our planet and the means to create more sustainable and just economic policy. Come hear Hugh Taft-Morales explore the intersection between racism, [...]
SAME GOD Peace Day Philly screening
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA screening and discussion hosted by Ken Greiff and Hugh Taft-Morales of the Philadelphia Ethical Society. This event is a part of the Peace Day Philly series of events. "I stand in religious solidarity with Muslims…. We worship the same God.” For this social media post, Dr. Larycia Hawkins, a (Black, female) professor, lost her [...]
Peace Day Philly & Ellipses Ensemble
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn this special collaboration between Peace Day Philly and the Ellipses Ensemble, we will explore cultivating personal peace and how peace within can translate into building external peace.
The State of Sustainability
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRobert Fleming Director and Professor, Sustainable Design Program, Thomas Jefferson University The sustainability movement ebbs and flows with the intensity of weather, changing economy, shifting societal values, and with different political power structures. In 2019, sustainability is poised to rise again, and this time it’s for good. A changing climate is now becoming the norm: [...]