Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible (In-Person)

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

We will complete our discussion of Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell. Hugh will lead the discussion of chapters 11 and 12.  Meet in the leader's office. In Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, author Sarah Bakewell explores both the philosophical foundation and [...]

Lunch with Hugh (In-person)

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

Join Hugh and other members for casual conversation in the Leader’s Office. Bring your own lunch!

No Program 12/24 & 12/31

There are no scheduled platforms for Sunday, Dec. 24 or Sunday, Dec. 31. We wish you all happy holidays and a hopeful 2024. Join us again on January 7th.

Annual Weird News Quiz

On Zoom

Join Leigh Buchanan and Hugh Taft-Morales on Zoom for our end-of-the-year weird news quiz and other fun! Bring your friends, family, and beverage of choice for some silliness to see out the old and prepare for the new. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274

AEU’s All-Societies Platform: Human-I-Tree

On Zoom

Human-I-Tree is an original vision grown through community engagement at the New York Society for Ethical Culture by Audrey Kindred‘s collaboration with artists, activists, and children of all ages. It honors how every breath we take as humans is integral to the life of trees. Audrey brings Felix Adler into dialogue with ecological hero and [...]

Lunch with Hugh (on Zoom)

On Zoom

Hugh Taft-Morales hosts an open-ended conversation about whatever you’d like to talk about: winter, New Year’s Resolutions, your favorite new movie. Everyone is welcome! Bring your own lunch.

Memorial Sunday

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

Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society As we ring in the new year, we pause to remember those who are no longer with us. Join Hugh Taft-Morales and members of the Ethical Society in honoring important people in our lives, whether they be family, friends, or famous luminaries. Share your remembrances or just come to [...]

An Introduction to Ethical Humanism

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

Hugh Taft-Morales offers an informal presentation about the history and philosophy of Ethical Culture and the community on Rittenhouse Square known as the Philadelphia Ethical Society. Come find out what we are all about! Meet in the Leader’s Office.

Book Discussion Series: Braiding Sweetgrass (in-person)

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

We will read and discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer’s groundbreaking book Braiding Sweetgrass to gain a deeper understanding of relationships, sustainability, and our place in the natural world. This meeting will cover the first three sections: “Planting Sweetgrass,” “Tending Sweetgrass,” and “Picking Sweetgrass.”

Weird News Quiz and Lunch With Hugh

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

It’s early January. Do you need something to laugh about? Society member Leigh Buchanan’s annual Weird News Quiz highlights the stuff and nonsense that gets lost in the shadow of important world events. If you do well on this, you may need to rethink your priorities. (This is a repeat of the zoom event on [...]