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Ethics in Action Since 1876

The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a Humanist community dedicated to ethical relationships, social justice, and democracy since 1876. We celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s challenges, and work together to build a more just world.

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Putting deed before creed and ethics into action to build a more just world

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Fostering curiosity and personal development to bring out the best in one another

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Humanist programs for children, teens, and parents

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Sustainable Recycling in NYC: Tour the SMR Sunset Park Materials Recovery Facility

September 26, 2023
On September 20, we toured NYC’s recycling facility in Brooklyn and learned about this gigantic…
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Share and Learn with Cliff Eberhardt: Where Broadway Meets The Blues

September 25, 2023
Share and Learn: Join us to learn about a panoply of creative activities brought to…
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Nori Rost: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…Life Lessons from the Marvel Cinematic Universe

September 24, 2023
No, it’s not Superman. In this service, Dr. Rost explored the lives and antics of…
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Fall Event Series: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

September 20, 2023
Called humanity’s Magna Carta by our friend Eleanor Roosevelt, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
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Andrew Boyd: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope, and Gallows Humor

September 17, 2023
Leader Dr. Joe Chuman interviewed Andrew Boyd, author of I Want a Better Catastrophe: With…
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Ethical Youth at the 2023 UN International Day of Peace Youth Event

September 15, 2023
Our Ethical youth spent Thursday on their annual field trip to the United Nations for…
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Borscht Belted: Warren Epstein’s Acclaimed One-Man Show Sept. 21 & 22

September 13, 2023
At Ethical NYC September 21 & 22: Laughs, dreams and cold beet soup in the…
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September 20: ‘Unlucky Gal: The Jane Doe Story’ Comes to Ethical

September 12, 2023
In-person and online! Followed by a Q&A with the cast, playwright, director, Marty Garbus, and…
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Nori Rost: Living Response-Ably in Community

September 10, 2023
On this Sunday, as we welcome the folx who have become members over the past…

Programs & Events

Our landmark meeting house hosts inspiring gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, community service projects, and world-class entertainment.

Ethics and the Theater Presents: HEISENBERG by Simon Stephens

Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues on September 29 and October 1 with two performances of Simon Stephens’s Heisenberg: In a crowded London train station, Georgie spots Alex,...

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29 September 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Young Ethical Explorers: Peace Dances and Songs with Simba Yangala

Join us to create peace dances and songs with Simba Yangala and special guest artists. Monthly Theme: Organic October 10am-12:30 ~ COMING OF AGE (to be confirmed) 10:30-11am ALL AGES...

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01 October 2023 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Nori Rost: Now I Am Become Barbie, Destroyer of Worlds

In-person and online! Next in her series exploring current pop culture, Leader Dr. Nori Rost explores the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon. Watch Online: Click to join at start | ID 863 0430 0961 |...

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01 October 2023 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Ethics and the Theater Presents: HEISENBERG by Simon Stephens

Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues on September 29 and October 1 with two performances of Simon Stephens’s Heisenberg: In a crowded London train station, Georgie spots Alex,...

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01 October 2023 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Say Yes to Science with Dr. Frank Corigliano

Thanks to vaccines and other medical innovation, COVID-19 is now endemic. On 1st and 3rd Mondays at 11am, clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will continue to address your concerns about managing day-to-day during this trying...

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02 October 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Artist in Residence Jody Sperling

Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling of Time Lapse Dance is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.

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Our building holds a distinct place in New York City's architectural history. Offering breathtaking views of Central Park and elegant, well-appointed spaces, our historic meeting house is the perfect venue for your special event. Our beautiful, century-old building retains its historic charm while providing guests with the very best in modern services.

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