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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Diane Debrovner: 'Seeing One Another: Inspiring Curiosity and Empathy Through Children’s Books'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nDiane Debrovner shares the story behind her co-authored middle grade novel\, Roxie In Color\,  about a 12-year-old who wants to be known as more than “the girl with blind parents.” Inspired by an article in Parents Magazine\, the book explores misconceptions about people who are blind\, and the discrimination they still face. Many families live in fear of Child Protective Services because their ability to keep their children safe is questioned. This talk explores hidden biases about disability\, how fiction can provide both windows and mirrors for readers\, and what people of all ages can learn from reading children’s books. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Diane Debrovner\nDiane Debrovner is a middle grade author who writes for anyone who’s ever felt different\, left out\, or unsure where they belong. Before turning to fiction\, she spent many years as Deputy Editor at Parents Magazine\, writing about child development\, health\, education\, and books. Her debut novel\, Roxie in Color\, coauthored with Stacy Cervenka\, was sparked by her article\, “What Blind Parents Want You to See.” She also helps nonprofits share their stories to raise the funding they need. \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-14-6/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T121500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: Ethical Love
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nEthics is a product of the intellect and love emanates from the heart. How shall we navigate the two? As we seek to cultivate ethical relationships\, Ethical Love is our highest goal. \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-ethical-love/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T121500
DTSTAMP:20260710T204106Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Curt Collier and Our Youth Climate Corps: New Directions in Youth Climate Education
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWhat if the world is not something we simply inherit\, but something we help create? Join us for a conversation with four members of our Youth Climate Corps as they reflect on what they have learned through hands-on work in environmental restoration\, civic engagement\, and community leadership. Rather than accepting the world as fixed and determined by others\, these young leaders have discovered that ordinary people can shape their communities and influence the future. Their stories offer a hopeful reminder that democracy\, the environment\, and even our shared future are not finished products—they are living projects that each generation has the power to remake. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP and Join 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-14-4/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T143000
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SUMMARY:AEU Assembly Sunday Platform: Embodied Belonging\, Ethical Becoming
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public in-person and online! \nAn Assembly platform for all-ages in Adler Hall as an imaginative invitation to the Future of the Ethical Culture Movement — embracing the many unique ways in which Ethical Culturists may embody\, engage\, enliven\, and express the Ethical Culture Movement on Earth. \nSpecial music contributions will be offered from NYSEC resident musician John Michael Hersey and The Peace of Heart Choir. \nThis platform is organized by the National Leaders Council as part of the 111th American Ethical Union Assembly.  \nJoin Online\nRSVP and join 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-assembly/
LOCATION:Adler Hall\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T121500
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: Why America's Best Ideas Lead to Our Worst Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Notice: Today’s talk by Leader Curt Collier has been postponed. Instead\, we’ll hold a discussion led by Society Trustee Dr. Carolyn Parker. Due to technical limitations preventing remote participation\, this will be in-person only\, with no Zoom livestream. \nCome early for free bagels and coffee! \n*** \nFew ideas have shaped the American experiment more deeply than individualism\, self-reliance\, and the ideal of freedom from government interference. These values helped expand religious liberty\, free speech\, innovation\, and the protection of individual rights\, creating extraordinary opportunities for human flourishing. Yet the same traditions can also foster isolation\, unchecked inequality\, exploitation\, and even open the door to authoritarian movements that promise order amid social fragmentation. \nThis talk explores the double-edged legacy of American freedom and asks a timely question: How do we preserve the liberties that have strengthened our democracy while cultivating the responsibilities and institutions that allow a free society to endure? \nCommunity lunch returns in September. \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-14-3/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T121500
DTSTAMP:20260709T142808Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: 'America at 250: Who Are We?'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nOn the 250th anniversary of the U.S.\, who are we?  We are a study in contradictions. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Watch 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-14-2/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T121500
DTSTAMP:20260701T184849Z
CREATED:20260629T131658Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Audrey Kindred: 'A Glimpse into the National Ethical Service and Our Ethical Imperative to Stand Up for Children's Rights'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAudrey Kindred introduces us to the work of the National Ethical Service\, the AEU’s mission to the United Nations\, and its work on children’s rights. \nAll ages are invited! There will be an activities table for kids\, and a post-talk arts project for youth and adults. \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-audrey-kindred/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T121500
DTSTAMP:20260529T205311Z
CREATED:20260529T205311Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: How to be Gay (Even if You're Not a Homosexual)
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAt a time when many people still struggle to live openly and authentically\, “How to Be Gay: Even If You Are Not a Homosexual” explores a deeper and more universal question: what can all of us learn from those who have had to fight simply for the right to exist as themselves? \nDrawing from the writings\, reflections\, and lived experiences of gay thinkers\, activists\, and ordinary people\, this talk examines how the struggle for self-acceptance often produces profound insights into courage\, identity\, dignity\, community\, and freedom. More than a talk about sexuality\, this is a conversation about becoming fully human — about resisting shame\, rejecting conformity\, standing up for the humanity of others\, and discovering what becomes possible when people refuse to hide who they are. \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/curt-collier-how-to-be-gay/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T121500
DTSTAMP:20260616T211211Z
CREATED:20260526T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211211Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Daniel Wortel-London: 'The Beloved Economy: Ethical Economic Thought and the Rebuilding of Community'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWhat is the economy? At its most basic\, it’s how we meet our material needs. But some of these methods have come at a profound cost—fracturing communities\, degrading environments\, and concentrating wealth at the expense of shared flourishing. Drawing on historical and contemporary research\, this talk explores a different tradition: ethical economic thinking that centers community\, care\, and democratic participation. What would it mean to build an economy we actually love—one that serves people and places\, not just growth? \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Daniel Wortel-London\nDaniel Wortel-London\, Ph.D. is a historian\, policy researcher\, and Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Bard College. His book\, The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development\, 1865–1981 (University of Chicago Press\, 2025)\, examines the political economy of urban development. He has worked as a policy specialist with the Center for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy and the Wellbeing Economy Alliance\, and his writing has appeared in The Nation\, Jacobin\, the Washington Post\, and Dissent. \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/daniel-wortel-london-beloved-economy/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T121500
DTSTAMP:20260611T164544Z
CREATED:20260602T190611Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: 'Truth: Is It Just the Facts\, or a Moral Test?'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nLeader Dr. Richard Koral explores the nature of truth. \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-12-16/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T121500
DTSTAMP:20260605T213313Z
CREATED:20260527T144818Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform: 'Coming of Age Beyond Belief' Youth-Led Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nOn behalf of the Ethical Coming of Age Cohort of 2025-2026\, we’re proud to invite Members\, family\, friends\, and mentors to gather for a youth-led platform in honor and celebration of their deep values-rich ethical exploration. Led by Leader Christian Hayden. \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/coming-of-age-2026/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T191353Z
CREATED:20260427T211152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T191353Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T121500
DTSTAMP:20260521T173137Z
CREATED:20260427T211527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T173137Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T124440Z
CREATED:20260427T211312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T124440Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T121500
DTSTAMP:20260508T140623Z
CREATED:20260427T211426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T140623Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T121500
DTSTAMP:20260430T201629Z
CREATED:20260417T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201629Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T121500
DTSTAMP:20260414T203827Z
CREATED:20260330T202535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203827Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Members only.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-12-18/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T121500
DTSTAMP:20260417T180958Z
CREATED:20260330T202112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T180958Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Andrea Reyes and Deinya Phenix: 'Guided by Community: A Conversation'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nGuided By Community: A Conversation is an intimate and reflective dialogue between Andrea Reyes and scholar Deinya Phenix\, exploring the complexities of community as both a lived experience and a systemic practice. \nDrawing from Reyes’ latest book\, Guided by Community\, the conversation moves beyond idealized notions of belonging to examine the realities of participation\, power\, care\, and transition. Together\, they explore what it means to build\, sustain\, and step away from community—and why\, even in moments of tension or change\, community remains a critical site for learning\, connection\, and transformation. \nBlending personal narrative with conceptual insight\, this conversation invites audiences to consider their own relationship to community—not as a fixed identity\, but as an evolving practice shaped through reflection\, dialogue\, and shared experience. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nAbout Andrea Reyes\nAndrea Reyes is a community organizer\, educator\, writer\, and doctoral candidate at the Lubin School of Business\, where her research focuses on leadership\, sustainability\, and systems change. She has spent over a decade working across the nonprofit\, fashion\, and education sectors\, including serving as Executive Director of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition. \nHer work explores how personal experience\, cultural systems\, and organizational structures intersect to shape more sustainable futures. Through her Guided By book series\, Andrea brings together theory\, reflection\, and lived experience to invite readers into deeper\, more intentional ways of engaging with power\, materiality\, community\, and future thinking. ​ \nAbout Deinya Phenix\nDeinya Phenix is a multidisciplinary performing artist\, educator\, social science researcher\, and leader who creates spaces for creative expression rooted in ancestral wisdom. Performing since age five\, she has appeared in 900+ events worldwide. She directed Batalá New York from 2016 to 2025\, training over 400 people in Afro‑diasporic percussion and dance. Currently\, she performs with Legacy Women\, Healing Drum Collective\, Manhattan Samba\, and other ensembles. She founded Sister Drumsong\, co‑founded Afoxé Alkebulan Aca Black Family Reunion\, teaches at Cumbe\, and serves on Duye Moves’ board. Her career reflects a commitment to accessible\, intergenerational arts that unite and empower communities. \nJoin Online\nRSVP Here 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-reyes-phenix/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T121500
DTSTAMP:20260407T214220Z
CREATED:20260330T202309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T214220Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: Easter and the Myth of Rebirth
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \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-12-17/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T121500
DTSTAMP:20260402T183602Z
CREATED:20260330T201940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183602Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Andrew Cote: 'Urban Beekeeping with Andrew’s Honey'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAndrew Cote presents an engaging introduction to the world of honey bees\, blending natural history with cultural insight. The talk explores the different types of honey bees and their roles within the hive\, traces the symbolic use of bees in advertising and religious traditions\, and offers a window into the practice of urban beekeeping. Cote also demystifies swarms\, explaining their behavior and ecological importance with clarity\, humor\, and the perspective of a lifelong beekeeper. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Andrew Cote\nAndrew Cote is a New York City–based beekeeper and founder of Andrew’s Honey\, widely recognized for advancing urban apiculture in the United States. A fourth-generation beekeeper\, he manages hives across rooftops and green spaces throughout the city. He is a former president of the New York City Beekeepers Association and played a key role in legalizing beekeeping in NYC. A Fulbright Program scholar and polyglot\, he is also the author of Honey and Venom and a frequent lecturer on sustainable beekeeping. Visit him online at AndrewsHoney.com and @AndrewsHoney on 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-andrew-cote-urban-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T121500
DTSTAMP:20260327T184718Z
CREATED:20260227T050823Z
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SUMMARY:AEU All-Societies Sunday Platform – Eric Schurenberg: ‘How to Be Foolproof in Today’s News Environment’ (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This Platform will be online only\, with no in-person watch party at the Society. \nThe founder of The Alliance For Trust in Media\, veteran journalist and media executive Eric Schurenberg will take you through a crash course in navigating today’s chaotic news environment to uncover information you can trust. He’ll explain the economic reasons that news gets delivered the way it does\, the effects of the growing seepage of AI into the information ecosystem\, and some quick\, non-partisan rules that you can deploy to avoid being misled online. \nEric is the former editor in chief of the publications Inc.\, Money\, CBS MoneyWatch and BNET and the former CEO of Inc. and Fast Company. He’s now a distinguished instructor of journalism at University of Chicago and the host of the podcast In Reality. \n\nRSVP to Watch Online\nFree and open to the public!\n>>>RSVP to join Online \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-12-15/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T121500
DTSTAMP:20260320T214459Z
CREATED:20260227T050656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T214459Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: Who Owns the Moral Life in a Democracy?
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWe are often blindsided when our government acts unethically\, yet we continue to expect it to serve as our moral compass. While influential think tanks like the Heritage Foundation argue that the state must reclaim the “moral center\,” Jean-Jacques Rousseau proposed the exact opposite: true moral authority resides solely with the people. If Rousseau is right\, have average Americans lost their grip on the nation’s conscience? Join us as we explore whether we still hold the levers of morality—and how we might take them back. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nRSVP\n>>>RSVP to join Online \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-12-14/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T121500
DTSTAMP:20260313T213212Z
CREATED:20260227T050353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213212Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with J. Machelle Sweeting: Women\, Ethical Culture\, and the Ongoing Work of Justice
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nFramed through history and lived experience\, J. Machelle Sweeting will explore the historic and continuing role of women in advancing equality\, education\, and social reform. From San Juan Hill to Harlem and to the sunny shores of the Bahamas her remarks will reflect on how women’s leadership in the New York Society for Ethical Culture and their enduring partnership with movements for civil rights\, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)\, transformed moral philosophy into public action and how they continue to shape the ongoing pursuit of justice in our communities and institutions today. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \n>>>RSVP to Join In-Person\n>>>RSVP to Join Online\nAbout Hon. J. Machelle Sweeting\nJudge J. Machelle Sweeting is a trailblazing woman with an accomplished record of many historic firsts. Licensed to practice in multiple U.S. Courts and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas\, she is the first African American woman Jurist to preside in New York County Family Court since 1939\, where she pioneered New York’s first statewide remote-access court. A graduate of Rutgers Law School and Davidson College\, she is the first and only woman Judge in Davidson’s 189-year history. A lifetime member of the NAACP and several national organizations\, she is an avid reader\, student of history\, and dedicated mentor committed to expanding access to justice. \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-12-13/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T121500
DTSTAMP:20260306T153555Z
CREATED:20260227T050233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T153555Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: The War on Iran
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nLeader Dr. Richard Koral will explore the US-Israel war on Iran. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests! \nRSVP to Join Online\n>>>RSVP to join Online \nMusical Guest: Natalia ‘Saw Lady’ Paruz\nNatalia can be heard playing the musical saw on movie soundtracks such as Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’\, ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ with Lady Gaga\, HBO’s ‘The Jinx’ (winner of 2 Emmy awards)\, ‘Time Out of Mind’ with Richard Gere\, Fox Searchlight’s ‘Another Earth’\, ‘Dummy’ with Adrien Brody\, etc. She performed with the Israel Philharmonic conducted by Zubin Mehta\, with the Westchester Philharmonic\, Royal Air Moroccan Symphony\, Manhattan Chamber Orchestra and at Lincoln Center with PDQ Bach composer Peter Schickele and with the Little Orchestra Society. She was chosen by Time Out New York and the Village Voice for their ‘Best of New York’ lists\, and the ‘Washington Post’ crossword puzzle had Paruz as a question: “Down 5 – Instrument played by Natalia Paruz”. Find her on social media/youtube and all streaming platforms as ‘Saw Lady’ and on her website SawLady.com \nLearn more about her: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSawLady.com\nTwitter | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube\nSpotify |  Apple Music |  Amazon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-12-12/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T121500
DTSTAMP:20260228T155320Z
CREATED:20260227T045536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T155320Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Alexander Schieffer and Rama Mani: Humanity’s Planetary Journey HOME
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nProfessor Alexander Schieffer and Dr. Rama Mani\, as co-founders of HOME for Humanity\, are co-leading the ‘ONE HOME journey 2024-2030’\, to all countries. They travel simply\, home to home\, supporting and connecting inspiring and aspiring local changemakers\, honouring the Indigenous and local wisdom of diverse cultures\, and of the Earth herself. In each country they also spotlight\, as ‘Homes for Humanity’\, inspiring local initiatives and communities that create spaces of ‘homecoming’\, belonging\, renewal and mutual care – for Self\, for community and for the Earth\, Our One Home. \nUNToday described the One Home Journey as ‘a planetary journey to the rescue of the 2030 Agenda’ in Jan 2024\, and in Jan 2026\, lauded it as “a journey of consciousness and a living showcase of transformative practices.” The couple received the Gusi International Peace Prize (considered as Asia’s Nobel Prize) for their ‘groundbreaking contribution to intercultural and planetary peace’\, in November 2025\, in Manila. \nOn March 1st\, as transformative educators-artists\, storytellers-bridgebuilders and social innovators-peacebuilders\, they will bring to life vividly their experiences across 22 countries in all world regions of this unfolding co-authored story of humanity’s journey of homecoming\, through a multi-cultural\, multi-media performative presentation combining poetry\, theatre-testimony\, film and music. Their presentation will address issues of direct interest and pressing concern to the Ethical Culture community and to all New Yorkers today\, as they engage us in the diverse ways in which we as humanity are undertaking the journey from division\, destruction and despair to belonging\, co-creation and mutual care. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests! \nRSVP\n>>>RSVP and join In-Person\n>>>RSVP to join Online \n1pm Workshop: Finding Home\nLed by our Sunday Platform guests Alexander Schieffer and Rama Mani\, this special afternoon workshop will be a community exploration integrating the values of ethical culture through three stages of home-visioning:  from “inner home” to “local home” to “earth home.” Youth and adults are all encouraged to participate! \nLearn more and RSVP here. \nAbout Alexander Schieffer and Dr. Rama Mani\nAlexander Schieffer (Germany) and Rama Mani (India) are co-founders of the Home for Humanity movement\, and co-initiators of the One Home Journey. \nDr. Rama Mani is an engaged performance artist who brought her 30+ years of experience in transformative justice and peacebuilding into an embodied art form and teaching methodology\, through the Theatre of Transformation Academy and Enacting Global Transformation at the University of Oxford. She was formerly Director of the Global Peace and Security course at Geneva Centre for Security Policy\, Executive Director of International Centre for Ethnic Studies in Sri Lanka and served the Commission on Global Governance. She is a World Future Councilor. \nProf. Alexander Schieffer was formerly Co-Founder of Trans4m Centre for Integral Development. As a Professor at Da Vinci Institute\, South Africa\, he co-directed a unique Ph.D. programme for transforming individuals\, communities/organisations and societies. He is a social entrepreneur\, engaged activist\, integral philosopher\, and poet-performer\, and author and editor of innumerable scholarly on integral innovation and transformation. \nWEBSITE: https://www.HomeforHumanity.Earth\nINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeforhumanity.earth/\nFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/homeforhumanity.earth\nLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/home-for-humanity/\nYOUTUBE: @homeforhumanity-onehomejourney \nMusical Guest: Tiffany Gridiron\nVocalist Tiffany Gridiron learned to sing in the black gospel traditions of her family church. Since that time\, her sultry vocals and playful approach have excited audiences in the United States\, Japan\, Finland and South Korea. Her foundational jazz influences are three of the greatest jazz singers of all time: Billie Holiday\, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan\, and her contemporary influences are Diane Reeves and Jill Scott. \nShe has recorded 5 CDs released by SONY RECORDS in Japan that have featured such greats as pianist Hank Jones\, drummer Omar Hakim\, and many others. Her abilities as a jazz singer were developed under the tutelage of famed jazz vocal performer and educator Sunny Wilkinson and she has performed with artists such as Rodney Whitaker\, Lawrence Leathers\, Tadataka Unno\, Terumasa Hino and others. \n\n\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/platform-home-for-humanity/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T121500
DTSTAMP:20260313T213304Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nGuest and details TBA. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nZoom RSVP Link TBA \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-12/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T121500
DTSTAMP:20260313T213304Z
CREATED:20250311T005551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213304Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nGuest and details TBA. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nZoom RSVP Link TBA \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-12/2026-02-15/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T121500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nGuest and details TBA. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nZoom RSVP Link TBA \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-12/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T121500
DTSTAMP:20260313T213304Z
CREATED:20250311T005551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213304Z
UID:10007340-1769943600-1769948100@ethical.nyc
SUMMARY:Sunday Platform
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nGuest and details TBA. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nZoom RSVP Link TBA \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-12/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T121500
DTSTAMP:20260313T213304Z
CREATED:20250311T005551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T213304Z
UID:10007339-1769338800-1769343300@ethical.nyc
SUMMARY:Sunday Platform
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nGuest and details TBA. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nZoom RSVP Link TBA \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-12/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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