Ethical Action and Social Event: Clean out and Restock a Local Community Refrigerator

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

Anyone  is welcome to join the Philadelphia Ethical Society's Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane Jorgensen, for some socializing, snacks, and a community service activity. We will be meeting to clean out and restock a local community refrigerator. Then we will travel to a local eatery to share some appetizers and chat about the food justice [...]

Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen

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

Join 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, [...]

Ending Racism Task Force Potluck

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

Join 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 States

Following the potluck and discussion, stay for a movie screening at 4pm with the members of the Ending Racism Task Force. Movie TBD.

Celebrating Banned Books

PES Members from the Ending Racism Task Force A look at the history of banned books, censorship and how progressive societies have fought against censorship. Members from the ERTF will be reading from banned books in celebration of democracy, anti-racism, and liberty for all. This is a Zoom-only platform. You can join here online at [...]

Social BYOB Happy Hour at 1906 Rittenhouse

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

Bring some drinks and snacks to PES. We will eat, drink some beverages, and connect in person. If it is nice outside we may move our gathering to a few benches in Rittenhouse Square Park. Please RSVP to Oliver Jane Jorgensen at community@phillyethics.org if you want to attend.

Chair Yoga with Oliver Jane Jorgensen

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

Join 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, [...]

Wither Goest Ethical Culture?

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

Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society The American Ethical Union, our national federating organization, is in the midst of a challenging, dynamic, process to envision our movement’s future. Will our unfolding discussions lead to evolution, revolution, or devolution?  At the national level, will relationships grow stronger and wounds heal? Will we build power collectively? Will [...]

Introduction to Ethical Humanism

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

Join Leader Hugh Taft-Morales in the Leader’s Office for an introduction to our non-theist community and the philosophy that guides us.  

Discussing Oppenheimer

The blockbuster movie Oppenheimer has renewed interest in the physicist who directed the development of the atomic bomb. J. Robert Oppenheimer, a troubled, controversial, and deeply human man, was the product of an Ethical Culture education. Join Hugh in the Leader’s Office to discuss the film, the book on which it is based, and Hugh’s [...]