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
Oct
27
Sun
11:00 am Faitheist: Finding Our Common Hu... 
Faitheist: Finding Our Common Hu...
Oct 27 @ 11:00 am
Building Bridges Between Atheists and Theists Is the chasm of understanding between atheists and theists growing wider? Can atheists and theists identify shared values and build partnerships for the common good, or are their disagreements[...]
Nov
3
Sun
11:00 am 400+ Years: Paying Attention to ... 
400+ Years: Paying Attention to ...
Nov 3 @ 11:00 am
What we pay attention to in our history shapes our actions today. The traditional stories most of us learned in school about the “first Thanksgiving” turn out to be propaganda that suits an assumption of[...]
Nov
10
Sun
11:00 am Sunday Platform 
Sunday Platform
Nov 10 @ 11:00 am
Speaker and topic to be announced. Watch this space! 11 a.m. is gathering time, to meet and greet one another. We start the formal program at 11:15 and usually end about 12:30. After that, we[...]
Nov
17
Sun
11:00 am In the Middle of Things, Begin 
In the Middle of Things, Begin
Nov 17 @ 11:00 am
Eileen Brilliant, a former RYSEC member noted for being a thoughtful, engaging, platform host, joins us to read selections of her poetry, including those from her recent book, In the Middle of Things, Begin. © Enterlinedesign[...]
Learning & Community
Nov
9
Sat
10:00 am Uproot and Reseed: Decolonizing ... 
Uproot and Reseed: Decolonizing ...
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
An Experiential, Experimental Workshop Ethical Humanism developed from traditions of reason, philosophical inquiry, continuous learning. Until now, our community’s guiding philosophy is largely rooted in thought influenced by the Enlightenment, with an emphasis on reason[...]
Nov
10
Sun
3:00 pm Coffee House @Ethical: Oh, Glory! 
Coffee House @Ethical: Oh, Glory!
Nov 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Coffee House @Ethical brings you joy, courage, and wisdom through music the second Sunday of every month. This month, Coffee House @ Ethical presents a special program with James Dargan. This is what he says[...]