Peace Day Philly screening of “Before the Flood”
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFree though donations of $10 suggested to benefit 350.org and Peace Day Philly. This 2016 documentary about climate change has been described by The Guardian as a “heartfelt, decent, educational” documentary about the most important issue of our time.
Peace Day Philly 2019
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us as we observe the International Day of Peace. Music, special guests, global messages, and the minute of silence at 12 noon.
Racism, Peace, and Climate Justice
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Communities of color are disproportionately affected by both human violence and climate change. In our species and on our planet, whites generally have control of the forces poisoning our planet and the means to create more sustainable and just economic policy. Come hear Hugh Taft-Morales explore the intersection between racism, [...]
SAME GOD Peace Day Philly screening
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA screening and discussion hosted by Ken Greiff and Hugh Taft-Morales of the Philadelphia Ethical Society. This event is a part of the Peace Day Philly series of events. "I stand in religious solidarity with Muslims…. We worship the same God.” For this social media post, Dr. Larycia Hawkins, a (Black, female) professor, lost her [...]
Peace Day Philly & Ellipses Ensemble
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn this special collaboration between Peace Day Philly and the Ellipses Ensemble, we will explore cultivating personal peace and how peace within can translate into building external peace.
The State of Sustainability
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRobert Fleming Director and Professor, Sustainable Design Program, Thomas Jefferson University The sustainability movement ebbs and flows with the intensity of weather, changing economy, shifting societal values, and with different political power structures. In 2019, sustainability is poised to rise again, and this time it’s for good. A changing climate is now becoming the norm: [...]
The Uses of Humor
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society What are the ethical uses of humor? Humor is fun. It can provide important cathartic release of tension and bond groups together. Humor can help us keep our perspective. But humor can also mock and degrade others. It can divide people and create an “in-group” and an “out-group.” Hugh [...]
Music for Good- Aaron Larget-Caplan’s “Transformations”
Award-winning classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan makes his Philadelphia debut with “Transformations,” a solo program exploring the many ways in which music transforms listeners. This concert is the first in a new Philadelphia Ethical Society series titled “Music for Good.” 20% of all ticket sales in this series are donated to a charity of the artist’s [...]
Introduction to Ethical Humanism
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis introduction to Ethical Humanism will focus on some philosophical elements of our unique alternative to traditional religion, though there will be time for Q&A about our history and the society today. Open to all. Refreshments served. RSVP to LeaderHugh@phillyethics.com but you can also just show up!
Planning Our Lives – Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesElaine Lindy and Hugh Taft-Morales offer participants an opportunity to add some intentionality to their lives. Gather for this group thinking and planning event about planning forward steps regarding career, family, friends, finance, or health goals. Overcome the inertia that keeps us from considering where we want to be five years from now. Free and [...]