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Announcements November 12, 2022

POSTPONED: Sunday, Nov. 13 Ethics and the Theater with ‘Hillary and Clinton’

NOTICE: This Sunday matinee performance has been postponed. We'll announce a new date as soon…
Video November 6, 2022

Re-Examining Justice with David Rothenberg and Carolyn Warmus

The Fortune Society's founder David Rothenberg sits down for a discussion with Carolyn Warmus, who…
Video November 6, 2022

‘My Family Story’ with Linda Ogden-Wolgemuth

Linda Ogden-Wolgemuth joined us for November's First Sundays Intergenerational Gathering to share her family story!…
Announcements November 3, 2022

Livestream November 6: Joe Chuman Interviews Michael J. Thompson at the Puffin Cultural Forum

In his work, Twilight of the Self: The Decline of the Individual in Late Capitalism, political theorist…

Ethics in Action

Ethics in Action November 3, 2022

Give and Volunteer to Fight Food Insecurity: Join Our Good Neighbor Initiative Today!

Amid inflation and the lingering pandemic, food insecurity is rampant in NYC, especially for the…
Ethics in Action September 30, 2022

Give Now: Cold Weather Clothing Drive for Migrants Bussed to NYC

As you may have seen in the news, right-wing politicians in southern border states like…
Ethics in Action September 9, 2022

My Own Book: Call for Volunteers Who Love Reading and Kids!

Help children build their home libraries and learn to love reading. My Own Book, a…
Ethics in Action August 12, 2022

August 31: Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing w/ Third Act NYC: Help Georgians Fight Voter Suppression

Join Ethical NYC's Ethical Action Committee and our friends at Third Act NYC on August…

Youth & Family

Video November 6, 2022

‘My Family Story’ with Linda Ogden-Wolgemuth

Linda Ogden-Wolgemuth joined us for November's First Sundays Intergenerational Gathering to share her family story!…
Youth & Family October 27, 2022

MAKING GREEN HOLIDAYS!

Young Ethical Explorers' Calendar offers support for a:  GREEN HOLIDAY SEASON AHEAD.  Families of all…
Photos October 17, 2022

Joy and Light at Stony Point Getaway

Here are some images from a weekend at Stony Point with Young Ethical Explorer Families…
Youth & Family September 22, 2022

October 2 at 11am with Dr. Arun Gandhi: The Peace Farmer Sows Seeds at Ethical NYC!

Come spend the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi with... Dr. Gandhi!  RSVP on EVENTBRITE. Dr. Arun…

Leader's Blog

Leaders' Blog October 4, 2022

Leader Nori Rost at Ethical Austin: Fighting for Abortion Justice and ‘Just Walking Each Other Home’

As many of you may know, last weekend I traveled to Austin, TX to give…
Leaders' Blog August 1, 2022

Review – ‘Fascism: A Warning’ by Madeleine Albright

The Former Secretary of State alerts us to the dangers America faces at this perilous…
Leaders' Blog June 29, 2022

Living in Liminal Times

We are living in liminal times; caught in a moment between what used to be…
Leaders' Blog May 26, 2022

We No Longer Have to Hide, and The Military is Better For It

A couple of years ago, when I served a Unitarian Universalist church in Colorado Springs,…

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POSTPONED – Ethics and the Theater Encore: ‘Hillary and Clinton’ by Lucas Hnath

NOTICE: This Sunday matinee performance has been postponed. We'll announce a new date as soon as possible. ***** Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues! A woman named Hillary...

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13 November 2022 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Practical Ethics: Exploring the Ethics of Life in a World Without Answers (Hybrid)

What is an ethical approach to life and living? We all want to be ethical in our relationships and to do what’s right.  But life just offers dilemmas and murky choices.  So,...

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14 November 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Film Focus: Driving Miss Daisy (Online)

Watch the film beforehand and then join our lively online discussion! As you watch, please focus on the themes of: Racism, Ageism, Anti-Semitism, Classism. What examples of implicit or explicit...

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14 November 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Lunch With The League of Women Voters: NYC’s Congestion Pricing Proposal – Pros and Cons

Congestion pricing could reduce traffic in the busiest areas of NYC and bring in needed money for mass transit. But it would also add an expense for people who need...

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15 November 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Leader’s Roundtable: An Attitude of Gratitude (Hybrid)

Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Nori Rost and members for an engaging round-table discussion on the issues of the day and recommended readings. One of the things I...

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17 November 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Young Ethical Explorers: Eco-Activism Session

Join us for some eco-activism! Newcomers are always welcome! To join, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at youngethicalexplorers@gmail.com. For more information about our youth and family programming, please visit...

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20 November 2022 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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