Alternative Futures
Brueggemann, a Protestant Biblical scholar and theologian, stood for religion as providing a alternative narrative to forces of nationalism, militarism, and consumerism. While I do not share his Christian faith, I do share his basic commitment to the idea that in order to make change, we need counter-narratives to “this is how it is and how it always shall be.”
A Time to Imagine New Ways
As the New Year begins, how can we use our imaginations to help create a world that is more livable, loving, just, and peaceful?
The Good Life: Finding Ethical Community
Relationships are part of what makes us happy and healthy, and able to participate in constructive ways in the world. Finding an ethical community like this Ethical Culture Society is one way that some find the friends they need after transitions in life. Have you...What Does It Mean to Be a Community of Healing?
Many people who come to an Ethical Culture Society come from an experience of another religion. They sometimes leave because their old faith isn’t big enough for their new ideas, or because the old faith didn’t accept them as who they are, or because they came to...Sunday Meetings
Jan
24
Sun
11:00 am Will We Walk Through the Portal?
Will We Walk Through the Portal?
Jan 24 @ 11:00 am

Many science fiction stories and spiritual traditions talk about portals: a passage from the here-and-now into an uncertain future. The 1918 influenza epidemic, which may have infected 500 million worldwide and killed 50 million, resulted[...]
Jan
31
Sun
11:00 am From Magical Thinking to Rationa...
From Magical Thinking to Rationa...
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am

As we face this historical moment, when cult thinking and fake news have fueled an attempted insurrection, yet grassroots organizing gives us hope in the future of multiracial democracy, we reflect on the intellectual traditions[...]
Feb
7
Sun
11:00 am Building Beloved Community
Building Beloved Community
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am

Our guest, and member of RYSEC, Jé Hooper, will speak on Beloved Community. “We need to be in beloved relationship so we can better aid each other and outselves in this season while we look[...]
Feb
14
Sun
11:00 am What’s Love Got to Do With It?
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Feb 14 @ 11:00 am

What motivates your commitment to and work in social justice? For some of us, it is a powerful love — not mere affection, but a combination of compassion (wanting to reduce or eliminate suffering), benevolence[...]
Learning & Community
Jan
26
Tue
7:30 pm TED Circle: Being a Good Ancestor
TED Circle: Being a Good Ancestor
Jan 26 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

In January, we’ll focus on being a good ancestor: what would it take to think long-term, and lay the ground work for those who come after? TED Circles is a global community of small groups[...]
Feb
2
Tue
7:45 pm Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Feb 2 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Have you felt frustrated when trying to engage in productive conversations about race with friends, family, and coworkers whose racial views you find problematic? This workshop’s aimed especially at white anti-racists who want to improve[...]
Feb
9
Tue
7:45 pm Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Feb 9 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Have you felt frustrated when trying to engage in productive conversations about race with friends, family, and coworkers whose racial views you find problematic? This workshop’s aimed especially at white anti-racists who want to improve[...]
Feb
11
Thu
8:00 pm New Moon Gathering
New Moon Gathering
Feb 11 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

An Ethical Humanist recognition of the cycle of the seasons, focusing on creativity and what is new. One hour for a structured gathering, then 30 minutes (optional) for social time to get to know one[...]
Issues & Service
Feb
2
Tue
7:45 pm Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Feb 2 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Have you felt frustrated when trying to engage in productive conversations about race with friends, family, and coworkers whose racial views you find problematic? This workshop’s aimed especially at white anti-racists who want to improve[...]
Feb
7
Sun
3:00 pm Who Will Be Your City Council Me...
Who Will Be Your City Council Me...
Feb 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Register Meet the candidates running in the 11th District special election for City Council. Sponsored by nwBronxIndivisible and RYSEC. Candidate Forum: 3-5 pm Ranked Choice Voting Q&A: 5-5:20 pm Download Flyer
Feb
9
Tue
7:45 pm Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Feb 9 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Have you felt frustrated when trying to engage in productive conversations about race with friends, family, and coworkers whose racial views you find problematic? This workshop’s aimed especially at white anti-racists who want to improve[...]
Feb
16
Tue
7:45 pm Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Becoming a More Effective Anti-R...
Feb 16 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Have you felt frustrated when trying to engage in productive conversations about race with friends, family, and coworkers whose racial views you find problematic? This workshop’s aimed especially at white anti-racists who want to improve[...]