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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Jean Rohe: Singing Together Toward a More Perfect Union
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAward-winning songwriter and performer Jean Rohe tells the story of her song “National Anthem: Arise! Arise!” —its origins and the journeys it has taken since she penned it in 2010. Performed many hundreds of times by fellow artists\, choirs\, and music-makers around the campfire\, the song’s roots reach deep into the fertile soil of movement music that came before her\, and the tradition of group singing that has fortified so many who have struggled for justice in dark times.  \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\n>>> RSVP on Zoom\nAbout Jean Rohe\nJean Rohe writes one-of-a-kind narrative songs\, concerned as much with the interior lives of her narrators as with the wider world around them. Her incisive\, literary style is the product of years of experimentation and practice\, learning on her feet as a side-person and bandleader in New York’s wide-ranging music communities. Born into a family of living room music-makers\, storytellers\, and raconteurs\, Jean’s approach to her craft assumes that music is a community act\, woven into the social life of family and friends. She has won over folkies\, jazz heads\, theater geeks\, bookworms\, and would-be noise complainants to her singular take on the human condition. No Depression says\, “Not only does she make astoundingly beautiful music but she is thoughtful\, reflective\, and courageous.” Visit her website\, jeanrohe.com\, and follow her on Instagram @jeanrohe \nMonthly Collection\nThe New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway \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-jean-rohe/
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 Lily Joy Winder: Restoration for Land and People
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nLily Joy will share how she is perceiving this heavy moment through the lens of indigeneity\, and how that informs her political and digital strategy. \nShe will also share how she found herself pursuing Indigenous and environmental advocacy across the country\, as a young woman from Albuquerque\, New Mexico. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\n>>> RSVP to Join on Zoom Here \nAbout Lily Joy Winder\nLily Joy Winder is Diné and Southern Ute professional working to put Indigenous expertise at the center of climate policy and public life. \nShe is an experienced digital strategist\, with over 6 years of experience\, working with some of the most innovative and fastest growing non-profits in the country. Winder reaches over 300K+ people across social platforms\, film\, and public speaking. Currently\, she is working on a food systems\ndocu-series. \nAdditionally\, Lily Joy is an Environmental Health Fellow at the Natural Resources Defense Council through Stanford’s Haas Center as a Schneider Fellow. She graduated from Stanford in 2026 with a Master’s degree in Earth Systems and Undergraduate in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity\n(honors\, Phi Beta Kappa). \nWinder’s fervent optimism is grounded in the brilliance of her communities. \nFollow her on Instagram at @lilyjoywinder \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-lily-joy-winder/
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 The League of Women Voters NYC: Constitutional Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nJoin a conversation about what the U.S. Constitution means today. As we celebrate the nation’s 250th Anniversary\, let’s take a look at the document that formed this new government. \nOur conversation is guided thanks to a video the League of Women Voters produced featuring Heidi Schreck\, award winning playwright of “What the Constitution Means to Me” and law professor Ally Coll\, CUNY Law School. Heidi and Ally ask students about what the Constitution means to them\, and our group will pick up on that conversation. No prep required. Through dialogue and action\, we defend democracy together. Total time: 60 minutes. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\n>>> RSVP to Join on Zoom Here \nAbout Barbara Ettington\, Board Director\nBarbara is proud of the League’s non-partisan history and enjoys working to ensure today’s League remains relevant. Barb began volunteering for the League in 2014\, joined in 2015\, and served as Chair of Voter Services from 2016-2019. In addition to serving as a Board Director since July 2020\, she sits on the Board’s Budget & Finance Committee. Barb also produced several fundraising events for the League while serving on the Development Committee\, and has helped on various projects such as updating “What Makes NYC Run?” Barb enjoys serving where needed. \nAbout Stacey Lesser\, Vice President of Communications\nStacey joined the LWVNYC in 2022\, and initially became an active member of the Development Committee. She was asked to take on responsibility for the League newsletter the following year – a natural fit given that her engagement with the League followed her retirement from a career in Advertising where she served as Chief Strategic Officer at a number of large NYC agencies. As VP Communications she seeks to ensure the activities of the Chapter receive as wide an audience as possible\, and is working to create the balance between maintaining the appreciation for the long-standing values and tenets of the LWV and the evolving voice of the organization. She is a native New Yorker and a long time resident of Tribeca. She has a long history of involvement in political issues and is bringing that experience and passion to bear in her new role. \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-lwvnyc/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:International Day of Peace Sunday Platform and NYSEC Community Day with Richard Koral (Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Community Day is about Society governance. Members of the Board will bring the community up-to-date on the running of the Society and will be available to answer questions from the membership.  There will be a presentation of the FY 2026 annual financial statement and an explanation of current financial trends. \nPrior to our meeting\, Leader Dr. Richard Koral will give a Platform address on the International Day of Peace: \nEven in times of interminable war\, logic tells us there is no reason not to have peace. How can peace become the passion of everyone? \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nThe Zoom link will be shared with Society Members. Keep an eye on your email! \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/community-day-2026/
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 Michael H. Posner: 'Election 2026: The Role of Business Leaders in Protecting Our Democracy'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nNOTICE: This program will be held in the ECFS gymnasium. Please enter the Society’s western/ramp entrance on West 64th Street and follow our ushers and signs to find the room. \nUS-based businesses have been the greatest beneficiaries of the post-World War II international order\, rooted in human rights and the rule of law. Businesses thrive in stable\, democratic societies\, with strong institutions – independent courts\, a free press\, and a vibrant civil society. While many of these core democratic safeguards are being challenged\, business leaders have been reluctant to stand up. As the November mid-term elections loom on the horizon\, Professor Posner will discuss the risks to fair elections and what business leaders can and should be doing to support our democracy. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nCan’t join us in-person? RSVP to watch on Zoom here. \nAbout Michael H. Posner\nMichael Posner is the Director of the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights\, the first human rights center at a business school. He also is the Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance. From September 2009 until March 2013\, he served in the Obama Administration as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy\, Human Rights and Labor at the U.S. State Department. Before going into government\, he was the Executive Director and then President of Human Rights First\, a U.S.-based human rights advocacy organization. He is the author of Conscience Incorporated: Pursue Profits While Protecting Human Rights. \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-michael-posner/
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 Marc Kagan: A Journey Through the Labor Movement in Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nThe talk will be partially an autobiography\, or memoir\, of Marc Kagan’s almost fifty years in the labor movement\, his entry coming just a few years after the NYC fiscal crisis\, which marked the advent of the (still-ongoing) Neoliberal era. Kagan will also provide a critique and assessment of the labor movement today\, and its responses to this moment of crisis\, as we struggle both to preserve and reinvigorate democracy and address massive inequality. Under what circumstances might labor be in the forefront of this struggle\, as it was in Minneapolis this winter? \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nCan’t join us in person? RSVP to watch on Zoom. \nAbout Marc Kagan\nRadicalized by his experiences as a tenant organizer when “the Bronx was burning\,” Kagan “joined the working class.” He was a transit worker for almost twenty years\, and was briefly a top officer of TWU Local 100. He taught high school Social Studies for ten years; Zohran Mamdani later pronounced him his favorite high school teacher. He got his Ph.D. in History from the CUNY Graduate Center in 2023\, teaches Labor Politics at Brooklyn College\, and is the author of Take Back the Power: The Fall and Rise and Fall of NYC’s Transport Workers Union Local 100. Visit his Substack 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-marc-kagan/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:AEU All-Societies Platform with Kai Bird: 'American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! The American Ethical Union All-Societies Platform returns to Ethical NYC with special guest Kai Bird. \nKai Bird\, the Pulitzer Prize–winning coauthor of American Prometheus\, inspiration for the Oscar-winning sensation Oppenheimer\, will sit down with NYSEC Leader Dr. Richard Koral to talk about his new book\, American Scoundrel\, a biography of Roy Cohn — one of the masterminds behind the current arc of American political life\, including the ascent of Donald Trump. \n>>>RSVP to Join In-Person\n>>>RSVP to Join on Zoom\nAbout Kai Bird\nKai Bird is an acclaimed biographer and journalist. With Martin J. Sherwin\, he won the Pulitzer Prize for biography for American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer\, which was the inspiration for Christopher Nolan’s Academy Award–winning Best Picture\, Oppenheimer. Bird is the executive director at the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. He has won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Duff Cooper Prize for History and is the recipient of numerous fellowships. His work includes critical writings on the Vietnam War\, Hiroshima\, nuclear weapons\, the Cold War\, the Arab-Israeli conflict\, and the CIA. He is an elected member of the prestigious Society of American Historians. \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 YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/platform-kai-bird-roy-cohn/
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 Tinia R. Merriweather: Why Teaching Ethics Matters Now More Than Ever
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nIn times like these\, we need Ethics. With traumatic headlines filling our social media newsfeeds\, scrolling the bottom of our tv screens\, buzzing our phones\, and crowding our already overwhelmed minds\, it can be challenging to remain hopeful about the future. Yet\, the study and practice of Ethics can ground us in principles that we can apply to imagine and build the world where everyone’s humanity is respected and protected. In the Ethics classroom\, we can lean into respectful discourse and multiple perspectives\, which will help us to co-create a better\, safer\, more equitable\, and more just world for all. \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 Tinia R. Merriweather\, PhD.\nTinia is a social justice educator and applied developmental psychologist. Her focus is at the nexus of psychology and education – connected to the intersection of race\, gender\, and other identities and their interplay in the classroom and other contexts. Tinia teaches in the Ethics Department at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School and at NYU Steinhardt. With 30 years of experience\, she has taught at all levels from elementary through graduate school. Tinia aims for scholar-activism in achieving equity and justice in institutions and society. Her goal is to lead with love and toward liberation\, with a focus on Black joy. \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-merriweather-ethics/
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 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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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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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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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
DTSTAMP:20260719T135143Z
CREATED:20260709T195116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T135143Z
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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
CREATED:20260709T142808Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T121500
DTSTAMP:20260701T184849Z
CREATED:20260629T131658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184849Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T121500
DTSTAMP:20260529T205311Z
CREATED:20260529T205311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T205311Z
UID:10007361-1782644400-1782648900@ethical.nyc
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T121500
DTSTAMP:20260616T211211Z
CREATED:20260526T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211211Z
UID:10007360-1782039600-1782044100@ethical.nyc
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T164544Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T213313Z
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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
UID:10007357-1780225200-1780232400@ethical.nyc
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
UID:10007356-1779620400-1779624900@ethical.nyc
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
UID:10007355-1779015600-1779020100@ethical.nyc
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T121500
DTSTAMP:20260508T140623Z
CREATED:20260427T211426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T140623Z
UID:10007354-1778410800-1778415300@ethical.nyc
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
UID:10007353-1777806000-1777810500@ethical.nyc
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
UID:10007352-1777201200-1777205700@ethical.nyc
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
UID:10007350-1776596400-1776600900@ethical.nyc
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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20260227T050656Z
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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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