Does Ethical Culture Have a Future?
James Croft Ethical Society of St. Louis We’re taking a “virtual road trip” for this one. St. Louis Leader James Croft asks, at a time when so many people are leaving organized religion, why are most Ethical Societies not growing? Our culture faces a crisis of loneliness and disconnection, and many yearn for community. So [...]
Celebrating How We Got Here
All-AEU Platform Participants will gather from Ethical Societies across the country to review the major accomplishments of the ethical movement and share personal reflections. There will be an informal interview of five or six members, followed by breakout groups. Musicians in the Ethical Culture movement will perform. (Zoom) Link: https://bit.ly/3zXjzQ9
Sharing Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society For his last platform of the season, Hugh will explore the history and philosophy of humanism, as well as Ethical Culture’s place under the humanist tent. Why did Felix Adler, who founded Ethical Culture, reject the label “humanism”? And why, after his death, do so many people refer to [...]
An Ethical Lens on: “Progressive Politics”
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWhat are the challenges for someone pursuing a progressive political platform that focuses on the needs of people and families over corporate interests? How can we prioritize communities? Philadelphia council member, Helen Gym, joins the Philadelphia Ethical Society in conversation on May 23, 2022. Making herself a bold voice for Philadelphia's future, she is a [...]
Exploring the Architecture of Our Building
Michael Black-Smith President, Philadelphia Ethical Society Mike will share some of the history of 1906 Rittenhouse Square that he has discovered, cleaned off, and polished-up while working on our historic home. Mike trained and worked as a preservation architect and still carries a love of the built environment and appreciation for the craftsmanship of older buildings. Join [...]
An Ethical Lens on: “Justice and the Constitution”
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHow do our constitution and system of justice evolve to match and redefine an ever-changing America? How do political and ethical issues affect how the law treats people? Professor of constitutional law and author, Kermit Roosevelt, joins the Philadelphia Ethical Society in conversation on June 6, 2022. He is a professor at University of Pennsylvania, [...]
Uplifting Songs for Downtrodden Times
This Zoom (only) program will be at: www.tiny.cc/phillyethics
Recognition of Juneteenth
Aissia Richardson, Director of Outreach and Community Development Office of State Senator Sharif Street, and Ethical Society Member Aissia will talk about the successful campaign to have Juneteenth recognized as a statewide holiday and the ongoing effort to make it a paid day off of work. This Zoom (only) program will be at: www.tiny.cc/phillyethics
Deep Convos: Mortality, Love, and Purpose
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesChristian Hayden will lead this three-part, deep-sharing exercise that explores both deep questions and the difficulty of dealing with them. Guided conversations will take place in large and small groups. The goals are experimentation and community-building. Subsequent sessions are scheduled, tentatively, for July 6 and August 19, at 7 PM. Attending all three sessions is [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesChristian Hayden conducts this class, in-person and on Zoom. A second session will be on August 7. Join online at the scheduled time: CLICK HERE