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
Nov
1
Sun
11:00 am Recognizing Trauma 
Recognizing Trauma
Nov 1 @ 11:00 am
Trauma can be physical, and it can also be emotional or psychological. Or both. Emotional trauma can be an individual experience, and it can also be a collective social experience. How we respond to emotional[...]
Nov
8
Sun
11:00 am Feeling Our Feelings 
Feeling Our Feelings
Nov 8 @ 11:00 am
Writing this description in advance, it’s hard to know what feelings we’ll be feeling this week. But we can predict that we will have them. Not just from the election, but from months of living[...]
Nov
15
Sun
11:00 am Understanding “Defund the Police... 
Understanding “Defund the Police...
Nov 15 @ 11:00 am
You’ve likely heard the calls for defunding the police, during this summer’s demonstrations against police killings. You may agree and wonder how we could get there, or you may think that defunding goes too far,[...]
Nov
22
Sun
11:00 am Stone Salad From a Distance: A F... 
Stone Salad From a Distance: A F...
Nov 22 @ 11:00 am
You’ve heard of the story of Stone Soup? If not, you’ll hear it this week. Our modernized version is called Stone Salad. We’ll celebrate generosity together, even when we can’t be in the same space for our[...]
Learning & Community
Oct
29
Thu
7:00 pm Anti-Racism Book Discussion: Out... 
Anti-Racism Book Discussion: Out...
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A group including members from several different congregations and secular organizations has been meeting most months to discuss books that educate and motivate us in anti-racist work. During the pandemic, we’re meeting online, so you’re[...]
Nov
3
Tue
10:00 am Morning Break 
Morning Break
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Every Tuesday, you’re invited to join for a short reflection time and some responses, a great way to “get out” and spend a short break with others, even if you’re shut in. We’ll do our[...]
Nov
10
Tue
10:00 am Morning Break
Morning Break
Nov 10 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Every Tuesday, you’re invited to join for a short reflection time and some responses, a great way to “get out” and spend a short break with others, even if you’re shut in. We’ll do our[...]
Nov
13
Fri
3:00 pm TED Circle: Behind the Lies 
TED Circle: Behind the Lies
Nov 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
In November, we’ll focus on truth-telling about history, beginning with listening to one truth-teller. TED Circles is a global community of small groups who discuss big ideas together. Here are details for the TED Circle[...]
Nov
17
Tue
10:00 am Morning Break
Morning Break
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Every Tuesday, you’re invited to join for a short reflection time and some responses, a great way to “get out” and spend a short break with others, even if you’re shut in. We’ll do our[...]
Nov
19
Thu
7:00 pm Ethics on Tap 
Ethics on Tap
Nov 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. We will meet, until further notice, online. See below for information.[...]
Nov
24
Tue
10:00 am Morning Break
Morning Break
Nov 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Every Tuesday, you’re invited to join for a short reflection time and some responses, a great way to “get out” and spend a short break with others, even if you’re shut in. We’ll do our[...]
Issues & Service
Oct
29
Thu
7:00 pm Anti-Racism Book Discussion: Out...
Anti-Racism Book Discussion: Out...
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A group including members from several different congregations and secular organizations has been meeting most months to discuss books that educate and motivate us in anti-racist work. During the pandemic, we’re meeting online, so you’re[...]
Nov
1
Sun
6:30 pm Protect Our Democracy 
Protect Our Democracy
Nov 1 @ 6:30 pm
The principle of democracy is core to our values in building a more ethical world. Democracy is not about a party or candidate – it’s deeper than that. And more important. What will our Ethical[...]
Nov
5
Thu
7:00 pm Post-Election Circle 2020 
Post-Election Circle 2020
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm
THIS IS A TENTATIVE DATE AND TIME. WATCH THIS CALENDAR AFTER NOVEMBER 3 FOR ANY UPDATES. After the election of 2016, many in our community found it helpful to be together and share our responses[...]