We help our members and visitors live a more ethical life by inspiring growth, sharing ethical values, cultivating ethics in their children, and translating ideals into a better world through social justice and community-building activism.
What We Do
Sunday Gatherings
We call our weekly Sunday gatherings Platform Meetings. We gather to hear inspiring and stimulating ideas about social issues, ethical living and personal transformation. Find out more, including a calendar of upcoming Sunday topics: Sunday Meetings
Ethical Action
In its history, this Society has been part of creating institutions that serve our neighbors’ needs. We support human rights and human responsibility through informed and compassionate action. More: Ethical Action
Ethics for Children
Our Ethics for Children program helps children develop skills, values and knowledge to help them live more ethical lives, now and as they grow. Find out more about the program: Ethics for Children
Ethical Living
Events at RYSEC
Sunday platforms, discussion groups, social justice meetings, community events and more!
Upcoming Sunday Morning Meetings
What is Ethical Culture?
Officiating Ceremonies
Our Leader, Jone Johnson Lewis, is available to officiate weddings, memorial services, baby namings, and other life passage ceremonies, either at the Society or at another venue of your choosing. Each ceremony is crafted with your participation, to make it truly unique and meaningful. People who’ve attended our ceremonies usually describe them as nonreligious, humanist, creative, or spiritual in tone. Many people include traditions from their culture, and many create new forms that fit who they are and how they see the world. Read more about officiant services.
Space Sharing
A big celebration coming up? Planning a large party? Apartment too small to hold your event? Our Society’s meeting room can be the solution. Arrange with our office a plan for your special event. Our lovely Society meeting room is a great place to hold a celebration! For weddings, memorials, and other life passage ceremonies, you can bring your own officiant, or arrange for the services of our Leader to officiate. Inquire about availability.