Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane, as they teach an hour-long Chair Yoga class at the Society. The class is accessible to all ages and abilities. This is a very gentle Yoga class that utilizes the support of a chair. The practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and positive moods. Great for older bodies, stiff bodies, [...]
Game: Peeling the Onion
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Hugh, facilitator Redwood Kardon, and members of Friends in the City in the Leader’s Office for this get-to-know-you activity. Our lives comprise layers of experiences and stories. Share what you want as we peel those layers together. Great for those new to the Ethical Society! RSVP to Hugh: hughtm@gmail.com Space is limited.
Under-40 Museum Trip
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, PhiladelphiaIf you are under the age of 40, please join Community Life Coordinator Oliver Jane Jorgensen at the Philadelphia Museum of Art during its free-admission hours. We will view specific pieces and discuss our viewings through the lens of ethical culture. Afterwards we will share snacks and beverages. Feel free to stay until closing. If [...]
Ending Racism Task Force Potluck
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin members of the Ending Racism Task Force for a potluck at the Ethical Society at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Bring yourselves and something delicious! After the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm.
Ending Racism Task Force Movie Screening
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFollowing the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm with the members of the Ending Racism Task Force. We will screen “The Woman King.” Viola Davis stars as a general who commands female warriors protecting an African kingdom.
Muslim Women and the Veil: Where’s the Misogyny?
Hibba Abugideiri Villanova University Why do Muslim women wear the veil, especially in the United States? Are face veils signs of oppression? Is Islam a misogynistic religion? And why has a 14 X 14 piece of cloth obsessed the West for over a century and endured as a symbol with global resonance? Abugideiri addresses misconceptions [...]
Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane, as they teach an hour-long Chair Yoga class at the Society. The class is accessible to all ages and abilities. This is a very gentle Yoga class that utilizes the support of a chair. The practice promotes stress reduction, relaxation, and positive moods. Great for older bodies, stiff bodies, [...]
Songs of “Spectives”
Robert Edwin (Bob) Steinfort Professional Musician and PES Member “Every song has some kind of spective,” says Bob. “Intro-. Re-. Per-. Pro-. Retro-. (Circum-?)” Our virtuoso pianist, Rollin Wilber, will join Bob for a lively program of music in a variety of spectives. They will perform their own compositions, as well as works by others. [...]
My Peace Corps Experience
Kimiko Doherty Former Volunteer Peace Corps and PES Member Kimiko started her Peace Corps journey in Honduras. During two-and-a-half years in a rural town, she learned lessons that have lasted a lifetime. Come and hear about them, while helping Kimiko celebrate the 20th anniversary of that foundational experience. This is a Zoom-only platform. You can [...]
Ethical Movie Night
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Oliver Jane at the Society building to watch and discuss a to-be-announced documentary. Snacks provided. At 1906 Rittenhouse Square RSVP to community@phillyethics.org