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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Kate Cohen: The Pope\, the President\, and the Problem of Moral Authority
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWouldn’t it be nice if we had a moral authority to whom we could appeal when we weren’t sure whether something was right or wrong? Or to back us up when we were? In these catastrophic/ridiculous times\, you don’t have to be Catholic to take satisfaction in the Pope’s recent public support of simple decency. But even when the Pope says something self-evidently right\, we have to remind ourselves that morality doesn’t inhere in any one person or text. And that\, perhaps\, our collective desire for such an external authority has helped create the mess we’re in. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nRSVP\n>>RSVP to Join Online via Zoom \n>>RSVP to Join In-Person on Eventbrite \nAbout Kate Cohen\nKate Cohen is a former Washington Post contributing columnist and the author of We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (And Maybe You Should Too)\, which chronicles her journey to outspoken atheism and examines whether nonbelievers can still have the benefits religion promises. For this work and for her columns inspecting American deference to religion\, the Freedom from Religion Foundation honored her with its 2023 “Freethought Heroine” award. She now writes an independent column called Scratch\, about creating — instead of buying or simply accepting — the stuff\, nature\, and purpose of our lives. Follow her on Bluesky and Instagram. \nMonthly Collection\nThe New York Society for Ethical Culture \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-kate-cohen/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform: Reflections on Motherhood
DESCRIPTION:Meet three of our wonderful YEE moms as they share the struggles\, challenges and joys of raising children in NYC and learn how our Ethical Culture community can be their village\, as they navigate work\, family\, and schools. Monica Weiss in conversation with Lindsey Price Jackson\, Anita Rao\, and Chelsea Kuo.\nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nNotice: This week’s livestream is for Members only\, and the program will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be sent to Members directly. \nMonthly Collection\nThe New York Society for Ethical Culture \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-motherhood-reflections/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:150th Anniversary Sunday Platform
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special Sunday Platform to honor our 150 years\, featuring readings and music by Society Leaders\, Members\, and friends. \nSee our special program for this Sunday Platform. \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP on Zoom Here \nMonthly Collection\nThe New York Society for Ethical Culture \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-150/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: How To Love a Country That Disappoints Us
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAt a moment when many Americans feel exhausted by politics\, disillusioned by the failures of our institutions\, and alarmed by President Trump’s ongoing attacks on democratic norms and civic unity\, this Memorial Day reflection asks a deeper question: what does patriotism mean when democracy itself feels wounded? As the Supreme Court retreats from long-standing democratic safeguards and public life grows increasingly cynical and divided\, many citizens struggle not simply with politics\, but with grief for the country itself. \nThis talk explores how we can remain faithful to the unfinished democratic experiment — not through blind nationalism or partisan outrage\, but through the difficult ethical work of citizenship\, civic courage\, and repairing what is broken rather than surrendering it to fear\, apathy\, or authoritarianism. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nMonthly Collection\nThe New York Society for Ethical Culture \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-love-country-collier/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:American Ethical Union All-Societies Sunday Platform (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:This All-Societies Platform explores how Ethical Humanism continues to evolve through community\, justice\, and shared responsibility. During this gathering we will be in conversation with watch parties at Ethical Culture societies around the country. Hundreds of Ethical Culture members and friends nationwide will celebrate the legacy we inherit and the future we’re building together. \nNote: There will be no in-person watch party at NYSEC for this AEU online platform. \nJoin Online\nRSVP on Zoom Here \nMonthly Collection\nThe New York Society for Ethical Culture \nAbout Sunday Platform\nSunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate\, stimulate personal growth\, inspire reflection and action\, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings begin with music\, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader\, member\, or guest.  Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events\, pressing social issues\, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo watch previous Sunday Platforms\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-12-11/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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