Joy Is an Act of Resistance

Greg Bonin Ethical Culture Leader What is the work of human relationships? What role does joy play in resistance, survival, and thriving? Greg Bonin will explore “durable joy,” a concept defined by poet Toi Derricotte. Greg specializes in institutional and organizational facilitation, bringing a practice grounded in embodiment, humanistic interdependence, and reflective inquiry as a [...]

Lunch with Hugh (zoom)

Join us on zoom for casual conversation about life, ethics, whatever! Bring your lunch. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917679274

Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class

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

Join 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 [...]

Women Talking

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

Hugh Taft-Morales Leader, Philadelphia Ethical Society From mundane mansplaining to systemic silencing, men regularly ignore the voices of women. That is made tragically clear in Miriam Toews’ book Women Talking and director Sarah Polley’s 2022 film, which the book inspired. The #MeToo movement has produced some progress. But when it comes to who commands an audience, we are [...]

Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class

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

Join 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 [...]

Why We Host a Secular Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos

Margaret Downey President, The Freethought Society By creating a Day of the Dead celebration, Margaret Downey and her team—Victoria de la Torre, David Tamayo, and Memo Benumea—seek to honor the cultural traditions of Mexicans and Mexican Americans. This meaningful celebration conveys the message that death is not to be feared. A non-theist leader for over 30 [...]

Ending Racism Task Force Potluck

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

Join members of the Ending Racism Task Force for a potluck and conversation at the Ethical Society at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. Bring yourselves and something delicious!  

Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class

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

Join 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 [...]

The Unrealized Egalitarian Vision of Felix Adler 

Sam Pizzigati Associate Fellow, Institute for Policy Studies Felix Adler promoted a more egalitarian America. An advocate for capping the income of the very wealthy, he hoped to tax away “pomp and pride and power.” Yet today we are more unequal than ever. Labor journalist Pizzigati will explore new approaches to reforming our economic and [...]

Gentle Hatha Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation Class

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

Join 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 [...]