Understanding “Defund the Police” – AEU-Wide Platform
Alex S. Vitale Professor of Sociology, Brooklyn College; and Visiting Professor at London Southbank University Alex Vitale has researched and written about the future of policing for 30 years. In this talk, hosted by Riverdale Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, Vitale will explain the “defund the police” movement and its relationship to the long struggle [...]
Discussion of Alex Vitale’s: Understanding “Defund the Police”
PA, United StatesJoin Hugh Taft-Morales and members of the Philly and Baltimore Ethical Societies in a lively discussion of Understanding “Defund the Police,” the platform address given by Alex Vitale the day before, November 15, hosted by the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture. If you missed his presentation, you can still attend this November 16 discussion with [...]
Humanist Thanksgiving
While we cannot break bread together in person, get your brunch ready and join the PES members and friends for a virtual Humanist Thanksgiving. Music, readings, and conversation will help us experience and share our gratitude at this distant-yet-shared 11:00AM meal. Join here online at the scheduled time.
Reading Women – Virtual Platform
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Hugh Taft-Morales confesses that his reading habits have fallen prey to centuries of systemic neglect of women writers. He commits to reading one book of fiction written by a woman each month of 2021. This talk explores the reasons why his story is sadly familiar. How is sexism involved? [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Join Hugh Taft-Morales, Leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society, for a brief presentation about the philosophy, history, and current congregational life of Ethical Humanism. This month Hugh will reflect on ethical approaches to gift giving this holiday season. Please RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org and join here online at the scheduled time.
Tree of Knowledge Virtual Decoration and Celebration
PA, United StatesThe Freethought Society (FS) and the Philadelphia Ethical Society (PES) will co-host a Winter Holiday Zoom event during which a Tree of Knowledge will be decorated in the FS office located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Join us online here at the scheduled time! The event starts at 2:45 PM (EST) with a 15-minute Pre-Event Social [...]
Black Political Women and the 2020 Presidential Election – Virtual Platform
Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd Political Science Assoc. Professor, Rutgers University Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd discusses the rise of Black political women and the historic election of vice-president elect Kamala Harris, first female and first Black vice-president. She will also discuss how the policy needs of Black women and their communities might be addressed under the Biden administration. [...]
Winter Solstice – Virtual Celebration
2020 has been an unusual year, and we will cap it off with the first virtual rendition of our annual celebration of the winter solstice! Hugh Taft-Morales hosts a virtual program full of readings and music to acknowledge the darkness of winter and invite the sun to return for another year. Join here online at [...]
Memorial Sunday – Virtual Platform
Every January we at the Philadelphia Ethical Society honor loved ones, colleagues, and historical heroes who have died in body but are alive in our hearts and minds. Join members and visitors to share memories and lessons given to us from those we loved or admired. Join here online at the scheduled time.
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Join Hugh Taft-Morales for a brief presentation about the philosophy, history, and current congregational life of Ethical Humanism. This month Hugh will add some reflections about new year’s resolutions! Please RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org and join here online at the scheduled time.