Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible (Zoom)
We continue our discussion of Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell. Hugh will lead the discussion of chapters six, seven, and eight. In Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, author Sarah Bakewell explores both the philosophical foundation and personal experience of our [...]
Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a 45 minute Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation class. Led by our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane Jorgensen. This class is accessible for all ages and abilities. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a Yoga mat if you have one. Optional: students can utilize a PES provided chair to support their [...]
Humanist Thanksgiving: Growing Gratitude
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society Come and share poetry, music, and gratitude during our season of Thanksgiving. We will pass our plate to collect donations for Pay It Forward Philly, a new project that encourages local restaurants to provide food in a dignified manner to those in need. For the in-person gathering, unlike the [...]
Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible (In-Person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWe continue our discussion of Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell. Hugh will lead the discussion of chapters six, seven, and eight. In Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, author Sarah Bakewell explores both the philosophical foundation and personal experience of our [...]
Lunch with Hugh (in-person)
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome for casual conversation about life, ethics, whatever! Bring your lunch.
Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a 45 minute Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation class. Led by our Community Life Coordinator, Oliver Jane Jorgensen. This class is accessible for all ages and abilities. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a Yoga mat if you have one. Optional: students can utilize a PES provided chair to support their [...]
From the Archives: The Ache for Home
Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society In this video of a platform from 2011, Hugh offers still timely and inspiring reflections on the meaning of home and homelessness.
Annual Weird News Quiz (Zoom)
Join Leigh Buchanan and Hugh Taft-Morales on Zoom for our annual end-of-the-year “weird news” quiz and other fun! If you’ve been conscientiously keeping up with world events . . . it won’t do you one bit of good in this game, which highlights the strange stuff that goes on under the radar. Bring your friends, [...]
Book Discussion Series: Humanly Possible (Zoom)
We continue our discussion of Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, by Sarah Bakewell. Hugh will lead the discussion of chapters nine and ten. In Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Freethinking, Inquiry, and Hope, author Sarah Bakewell explores both the philosophical foundation and personal experience of our movement. [...]
Statues Like Us
Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society For thousands of years, humans have created statues in their own image. Artists have carved marble, forged metal, and sculpted clay to depict people as beautiful, heroic, or infamous. What purposes do these sculptures serve as cultural symbols and historical markers? How do they make life meaningful? Hugh draws [...]