Peace Day Event: Footballs Not Firearms March and Rally
Fairhill Square, 4th Street and Lehigh AvenueJoin 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 19107Join 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesFollowing the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm with the members of the Ending Racism Task Force. Movie TBD.
Peace Day Philly: A Journey Creating Peace
Lisa Parker Founder, Peace Day Philly Our Society has participated in Peace Day Philly since its inception in 2011. Parker will explain the evolution of this initiative, which supports local involvement in the United Nations International Day of Peace. A social worker by training, Parker has worked with at-risk children and youth, as well as [...]
Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin 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 [...]
The Power of Place: Civil Rights Tourism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Hugh Taft-Morales loves reading about American history, from first settlements to today. He is particularly interested in the civil rights movement. This past summer, Hugh took his first civil rights tour. Here, he offers some reflections on that profound experience, explaining why it affected him so deeply and how he [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesIn 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 StatesCome for casual conversation about life, ethics, whatever! Bring your lunch.