New York Society for Ethical Culture 150th Anniversary Gala
Join us for the Society’s 150th Anniversary Gala! This celebration of our Society and Ethical Movement will bring together Members, friends, special guests, and partners from across New York City and beyond.
Featuring
- Stanley Richards, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Corrections and former President of the Fortune Society
- Live string quartet
- Catered reception
- Ethical Experiences – Short workshops led by our Members and partners before the gala to introduce the curious to our community!
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Schedule, Ticket Options, and Add-Ons
4:30PM AND 5:15PM • FREE Ethical Experiences Workshops
Experience a taste of what Ethical Culture has to offer! Chose optional add-ons being held before our main program:
Poetry Circle with Elinore Kaplan
Bring a favorite poem to read aloud, or just listen attentively and explore what moves us—a single word, a striking image, or the overall feeling of the piece. You’re welcome to share a few sentences about the poet, too.
Colloquy with Leader Dr. Richard Koral
Share your reflections on a chosen topic presented through parables, quotes, and poems. There are no right or wrong answers; there is no debate – only your individual response shared in a contemplative atmosphere.
Ethical Motion with Society Artist-in-Residence Jody Sperling
Join dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling, founder and artistic director of Time Lapse Dance, for an experiential movement workshop. People of all ages, abilities, and prior movement experience are welcome!
6:00pm • Anniversary Presentation
- Keynote by Stanley Richards
- Cello solo performance by Society Member Nathaniel of NYSEC’s Ethical Music Friends
- Remarks by Society President Liz Singer
- Ethical Culture Leader Curt Collier on NYSEC and the Ethical Culture Movement
- Panel: NYSEC and The Encampment for Citizenship w/ EFC Alumni
- Closing by Society Vice President Steve Serling
7:30pm • Reception & Celebration
- Live string quartet (Shawn Barnett, violin; Corinne Bennet, violin; Marandi Hostetter, viola; Sam Brinkley, cello)
- Hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other refreshments
- An “Ethical 150 Toast” with featured guests, Members, and Ethical Culture Leaders
We hope you’ll join us for this historic celebration!