Carl Sagan on Mystery
A post-platform discussion Sunday (December 9, 2018) included the question: What would Carl Sagan say about “mystery”? Here are a few quotes from Sagan on the topic: From Cosmos: Every aspect of Nature reveals a deep mystery and touches our sense of wonder...Responding to Attacks on Inclusion and Democracy
Our hearts are heavy after last week’s three major hate attacks: the shooting of two African American elders in Kentucky, after the shooter had first attempted to enter a black church he found locked; the pipe bombs sent to major political figures in perhaps...Quick Guide to Forgiveness
In this fall season, with Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah on many minds, the topic of forgiveness often comes up. What does forgiveness mean in Ethical Culture? What is our responsibility to forgive? Felix Adler, founder of Ethical Culture, addressed forgiveness in An...Worth and Dignity of Abusers
(from a short piece I wrote in 2003) I am often asked how I can have faith in the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. If someone abuses you or others repeatedly, seriously, are they still persons of worth? Here’s my quick summary of conclusions...Holidays at the Turning of the Year
At the time of the turning of the year, a question I often get asked by people outside of Ethical Culture is, “What kind of holidays does an Ethical Society celebrate?” Or, sometimes more specifically, “What do you do about Christmas?” When I...Sunday Meetings
Dec
15
Sun
11:00 am More Sheer Amazement 
More Sheer Amazement
Dec 15 @ 11:00 am
Mark Belletini writes: “I have not lost the power to be amazed by the glory of the day. There is more delight, I hear, more awe, more sheer amazement under the dome of night’s heaven[...]
Dec
22
Sun
11:00 am Winter Festival 2019! 
Winter Festival 2019!
Dec 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us for winter songs, a story about festivals around the world, a few holiday-themed crafts and activities, and a potluck lunch! Most cultures and religions celebrate some kind of “festival of lights” at this[...]
Dec
29
Sun
11:00 am No Sunday Platform Meeting Decem... 
No Sunday Platform Meeting Decem...
Dec 29 @ 11:00 am
No platform meeting at RYSEC December 29, 2019. The office will be closed, and staff is on vacation. Consider spending time with friends or family instead, doing some volunteer work, reading a book, or some[...]
Jan
5
Sun
11:00 am The Practice of Integrity 
The Practice of Integrity
Jan 5 @ 11:00 am
Integrity is bringing into alignment our values, our words, and our actions. Integrity is also about bringing together our uniqueness and our wholeness as individuals. Our Leader, Jone Johnson Lewis, will reflect on ways we[...]
Jan
12
Sun
11:00 am Creating a Bully-Free Culture 
Creating a Bully-Free Culture
Jan 12 @ 11:00 am
Research shows that bullying can have severe and lasting consequences; emotional, mental, and academic. In extreme cases, bullying is often a factor in school shootings and youth suicides. Sadly, statistics show that bullying is on[...]
Learning & Community
Dec
19
Thu
7:00 pm Ethics on Tap 
Ethics on Tap
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free-ranging casual discussion of ethical issues that are alive for you, and an opportunity to meet and interact with others interested in ethical issues. Join us and, if you like, have something to drink and/or[...]
Jan
12
Sun
3:00 pm Coffee House @Ethical: People’s ... 
Coffee House @Ethical: People’s ...
Jan 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Coffee House @Ethical brings you joy, courage, and wisdom through music the second Sunday of every month. NO COVER CHARGE. We will take a collection for free will donations to cover our costs, with[...]