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Colloquy: Beloved Community
Colloquy: Beloved Community
Our Colloquy reflection circles return, led by Leader Christian Hayden. This session will focus on what beloved community means to us. In-Person Only
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Young Ethical Explorers
Young Ethical Explorers
Newcomers are always welcome! 10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) 11:00am: This week’s activity 12:30pm: Community Lunch 1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) How to Join To join, please RSVP...
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Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: Why Ethical Culture’s Experiment with Humanism Needs to End
Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: Why Ethical Culture’s Experiment with Humanism Needs to End
Twenty years after Felix Adler’s death, the Ethical Culture movement began to shift away from its founder’s philosophical focus. Dr. Howard Radest, a leading advocate for this change, documented the...
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Coming of Age
Coming of Age
“Coming-of-age” marks a young person’s transition from childhood to adulthood. Families are invited to enroll their tweens and early teens in our coming-of-age program, whose guiding principle is to provide...
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Linger with the Leader: What’s Your Ethical Action Style? Pt. I
Linger with the Leader: What’s Your Ethical Action Style? Pt. I
There are many ways to make a difference in the world, and this workshop explores the different paths people take to make the world a better place. Which one is...
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Theater – Cause Celebre Productions and Ethical Culture Present: ‘Here We Are’ and ‘For Your Pleasure Madame’
Theater – Cause Celebre Productions and Ethical Culture Present: ‘Here We Are’ and ‘For Your Pleasure Madame’
Stop by Ethical Culture on Monday, February 24 as our partners at Cause Celebre Productions open their season on a romantic note--well, sort of! Don't miss these two short plays...
Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
Every 2nd and 4th Monday retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Free and...
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Lunch with the League of Women Voters Celebrates Black History Month: ‘The Power of The Vote’ with Arva R. Rice
Lunch with the League of Women Voters Celebrates Black History Month: ‘The Power of The Vote’ with Arva R. Rice
Lunch with the League: The Power of The Vote Arva Rice, President & CEO of the New York Urban League, will join us to celebrate Black History Month and discuss...
Midweek Meditation (Online)
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you will...
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Cancelled – Ethics at Ethical: ‘Non-Western Ethics, Pt. III: Chinese’ with Joe Palau
Cancelled – Ethics at Ethical: ‘Non-Western Ethics, Pt. III: Chinese’ with Joe Palau
Notice: Due to unforeseen circumstances this final series of Ethics at Ethical, 'Non-Western Ethics', has been cancelled. In this session, we'll explore ethical philosophy from Africa. About Joe Palau Joe...
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Humanist Happy Hour
Humanist Happy Hour
Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC's Humanist, atheist, agnostic, and secularist groups for drinks, snacks, and great conversation. We hope to see you there! BYOB (no...
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NYC Youth Climate Justice Convergence
NYC Youth Climate Justice Convergence
The climate crisis is worsening, fossil fuels are continuing to expand, New York City has literally been on fire, and we have an incoming xenophobic presidency that pledges “drill, baby,...
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Young Ethical Explorers
Young Ethical Explorers
Newcomers are always welcome! 10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) 11:00am: This week’s activity 12:30pm: Community Lunch 1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) How to Join To join, please RSVP...
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Sunday Platform with Gabriella Timmis: ‘Beyond Red and Blue: The Art of Civil Discourse’
Sunday Platform with Gabriella Timmis: ‘Beyond Red and Blue: The Art of Civil Discourse’
Free in-person and online! We hear it all the time: our country is divided. Toxic polarization can feel inescapable, with no solution in sight. But what if there’s something each...
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Braver Angels Workshop with Gabriella Timmis: Depolarizing Ourselves
Braver Angels Workshop with Gabriella Timmis: Depolarizing Ourselves
Join us for a special "Depolarizing Ourselves" afternoon workshop with our Platform guest Gabriella Timmis, Director of Communications and Marketing for Braver Angels. Respect—not agreement—is the key to a healthy...
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Claudette Colvin Day Intergenerational Celebration
Claudette Colvin Day Intergenerational Celebration
March 2 is Claudette Colvin DAY! We will honor the 70th Anniversary of Claudette Colvin's brave act in the Civil Rights Movement. All ages are welcome to learn her hidden...
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New Time! – Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology, Science, and Ethics (Online)
New Time! – Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology, Science, and Ethics (Online)
NEW TIME! Now at 2:30pm. Join Society Member and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Frank J. Corigliano on the first and third Monday of every month for a 45-minute online session exploring...
Getting to Know You (Members Only)
Getting to Know You (Members Only)
Get to know our Ethical Culture family in a comfortable, casual way. Each online session features a pair of members in a dialogue with one another, each responding to a...
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Poetry Circle (Online)
Poetry Circle (Online)
Bring a favorite poem (or poems) to our monthly online poetry circle! Read it aloud, and we’ll listen attentively together and discuss—a line, a word, an image, or an overall...
Midweek Meditation (Online)
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you will...
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Great Literature Discussions: Niels Lyhne by Jens Peter Jacobsen (Online)
Great Literature Discussions: Niels Lyhne by Jens Peter Jacobsen (Online)
Join our twice-monthly online discussions exploring great works together. All are welcome to join and any edition or translation of the book under discussion can be used. See the full list...
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Storytelling Circle (Online)
Storytelling Circle (Online)
Free and open to the public online! One of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk tales, fairy tales, historic tales, family tales. Bring whatever story you...
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Cancelled – Ethics at Ethical: ‘Non-Western Ethics, Pt. III: Japanese’ with Joe Palau
Cancelled – Ethics at Ethical: ‘Non-Western Ethics, Pt. III: Japanese’ with Joe Palau
Notice: Due to unforeseen circumstances this final series of Ethics at Ethical, 'Non-Western Ethics', has been cancelled. In this session, we'll explore ethical philosophy from Africa. About Joe Palau Joe...
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Rally: Stand Up for Science 2025 @ Washington Square Park
Rally: Stand Up for Science 2025 @ Washington Square Park
Join fellow Members and friends at Washington Square Park to stand up against the administration's drastic cuts to science! Learn more at https://standupforscience2025.org/
Humanist Happy Hour
Humanist Happy Hour
Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC's Humanist, atheist, agnostic, and secularist groups for drinks, snacks, and great conversation. We hope to see you there! BYOB (no...
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Big Apple Knitters Guild
Big Apple Knitters Guild
The Big Apple Knitters Guild meets on the second Saturday of every month, from 1 to 4 PM (unless otherwise specified) from September through June. Our general meetings include: Featured Guest...
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Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: Do You Feel Me?
Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: Do You Feel Me?
Research suggests that our ability to experience empathy is on the decline, affecting both children and adults. Could the increasing political divide in the U.S. be linked to this decline...
Young Ethical Explorers
Young Ethical Explorers
Newcomers are always welcome! 10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) 11:00am: This week’s activity 12:30pm: Community Lunch 1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) How to Join To join, please RSVP...
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Leader Workshop with Curt Collier: What’s Your Ethical Action Style? Pt. II
Leader Workshop with Curt Collier: What’s Your Ethical Action Style? Pt. II
There are many ways to make a difference in the world, and this workshop explores the different paths people take to make the world a better place. Which one is...
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Practical Ethics: ‘Is It Action or Reaction? Who Is At Greater Fault?’
Practical Ethics: ‘Is It Action or Reaction? Who Is At Greater Fault?’
Free in-person and online! What is an ethical approach to life and living? We all want to be ethical in our relationships and to do what’s right, but life offers...
Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
Every 2nd and 4th Monday retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Free and...
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Midweek Meditation (Online)
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you will...
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Speaking of Science with Sue Inches: ‘Cancer Alley: The Path to Environmental Justice’
Speaking of Science with Sue Inches: ‘Cancer Alley: The Path to Environmental Justice’
Free and open to the public online. Q&A follows! Cancer Alley is one of the most polluted places in the country. Sue visited there recently and found that the organizers...
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Ethics and the Theater: Good People
Ethics and the Theater: Good People
Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People. Join us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime, and for a post-reading talkback with the cast...
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John McDonagh Presents: ‘Off The Meter’
John McDonagh Presents: ‘Off The Meter’
"He’s an unfailingly affable raconteur… It’s all fascinating stuff." -The New Yorker "An absorbing portrait of a city and society in continual flux, as told by someone who has lived...
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Young Ethical Explorers: Self-Empowerment, Self-Advocacy, and Conflict Resolution with Gabriella Belfiglio: ‘Standing Up For Our Values’
Young Ethical Explorers: Self-Empowerment, Self-Advocacy, and Conflict Resolution with Gabriella Belfiglio: ‘Standing Up For Our Values’
Newcomers are always welcome! Every other week we're joined by Gabriella Belfiglio, a long-time anti-bullying and self-defense teacher (and award-winning poet!) who will lead children in becoming empowered to express...
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Sunday Platform with Lindsey Price Jackson: ‘Community Justice: Asking, Belonging’
Sunday Platform with Lindsey Price Jackson: ‘Community Justice: Asking, Belonging’
Community Justice is a growing framework within criminal justice reform that aims to improve the quality of life for community members both by reducing crime and by reducing the use...
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Ethics and the Theater Encore: Good People
Ethics and the Theater Encore: Good People
Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People. Join us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime, and for a post-reading talkback with the cast...
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Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology, Science, and Ethics
Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology, Science, and Ethics
Join Society Member and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Frank J. Corigliano on the first and third Monday of every month for a 45-minute online session exploring participant-driven topics in psychology and...
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Midweek Meditation (Online)
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you will...
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Great Literature Discussions: Please Look After Mom by Shin Kyung-Sook (Online)
Great Literature Discussions: Please Look After Mom by Shin Kyung-Sook (Online)
Join our twice-monthly online discussions exploring great works together. All are welcome to join and any edition or translation of the book under discussion can be used. See the full list...
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Storytelling Circle (Online)
Storytelling Circle (Online)
Free and open to the public online! One of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk tales, fairy tales, historic tales, family tales. Bring whatever story you...
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Concert – Jody Sperling, Time Lapse Dance and Matthew Burtner: Memories of Egypt
Concert – Jody Sperling, Time Lapse Dance and Matthew Burtner: Memories of Egypt
Recently returned from a two-week, three-city tour of Egypt, Jody Sperling and her Time Lapse Dance (TLD) ensemble are offering a FREE concert in partnership with The New York Society...
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Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Gathering: Get Out the Vote for Virginia’s Primaries!
Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Gathering: Get Out the Vote for Virginia’s Primaries!
Drinks and Snacks Provided! Fighting for democracy is more challenging than ever, and directly engaging voters is crucial to protecting and expanding it. Bring a friend to our next Reclaim...
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Fight for Our Rights: Free Mahmoud! w/ People’s Forum
Fight for Our Rights: Free Mahmoud! w/ People’s Forum
Join us on Saturday, March 22nd, for a powerful event in support of Mahmoud Khalil, Palestine, and civil liberties. Together we will defend free speech and reaffirm our collective commitment...
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Young Ethical Explorers
Young Ethical Explorers
Newcomers are always welcome! 10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) 11:00am: This week’s activity 12:30pm: Community Lunch 1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) How to Join To join, please RSVP...
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Sunday Platform: A Conversation with Alvin Bragg
Sunday Platform: A Conversation with Alvin Bragg
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sits down with Society Leader Dr. Richard Koral to discuss his experiences serving as DA and the ethical considerations and complexities of the role. Ticketed...
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Fortune Society Fundraiser – Theater: David Rothenberg’s THE CASTLE
Fortune Society Fundraiser – Theater: David Rothenberg’s THE CASTLE
All ticket sales benefit The Fortune Society! Join us for a special performance of David Rothenberg’s play The Castle featuring a cast of four formerly incarcerated New Yorkers–with 70 years...
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Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
Every 2nd and 4th Monday retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Free and...
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Midweek Meditation (Online)
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you will...
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1 event,
Humanist Happy Hour
Humanist Happy Hour
Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC's Humanist, atheist, agnostic, and secularist groups for drinks, snacks, and great conversation. We hope to see you there! BYOB (no...
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NYC Student Mayoral Town Hall with TREEage
NYC Student Mayoral Town Hall with TREEage
New York City is at a turning point. The next mayor will decide the future of our transit system, schools, housing, and how we respond to the climate crisis. Before...
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AEU All-Societies Sunday Platform with Seth Andrews: ‘The Brick Wall Brain: Why Facts (Usually) Don’t Change Minds’
AEU All-Societies Sunday Platform with Seth Andrews: ‘The Brick Wall Brain: Why Facts (Usually) Don’t Change Minds’
Stop by Ceremonial Hall for our in-person watch party! Bagels and coffee available, no lunch today. We present solid data. They go blank, get angry, or walk out. Why isn’t...
Young Ethical Explorers: Self-Empowerment, Self-Advocacy, and Conflict Resolution with Gabriella Belfiglio: ‘Standing Up For Our Values’
Young Ethical Explorers: Self-Empowerment, Self-Advocacy, and Conflict Resolution with Gabriella Belfiglio: ‘Standing Up For Our Values’
Newcomers are always welcome! Every other week we’re joined by Gabriella Belfiglio, a long-time anti-bullying and self-defense teacher (and award-winning poet!) who will lead children in becoming empowered to express...
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POSTPONED – OnPoint NYC Benefit Concert – David Coleman Presents: ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’
POSTPONED – OnPoint NYC Benefit Concert – David Coleman Presents: ‘In Case You Didn’t Know’
NOTICE: This concert has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 27 at 2:00pm. ********** Join singer-songwriter David Coleman for an afternoon of soulful live music in support of local nonprofit OnPoint NYC,...
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Cause Celebre Productions Presents: Last Chance Café
Cause Celebre Productions Presents: Last Chance Café
Join Cause Celebre Productions and Ethical Culture for a performance of Last Chance Café, part of Cause Celebre’s series exploring seven controversial cases of legendary attorney Marty Garbus, described by The Guardian as...
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Poetry Circle (Online)
Poetry Circle (Online)
Bring a favorite poem (or poems) to our monthly online poetry circle! Read it aloud, and we’ll listen attentively together and discuss—a line, a word, an image, or an overall...
Midweek Meditation (Online)
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you will...
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Great Literature Discussions: On the Edge of Reason by Miroslav Krleza (Online)
Great Literature Discussions: On the Edge of Reason by Miroslav Krleza (Online)
Join our twice-monthly online discussions exploring great works together. All are welcome to join and any edition or translation of the book under discussion can be used. See the full list...
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Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence Culmination Intergenerational Event w/ Lynda Blackmon Lowery
Gandhi-King Season for Nonviolence Culmination Intergenerational Event w/ Lynda Blackmon Lowery
FREE and Open to the Public! Join us for the 28th Annual Gandhi-King Season For Nonviolence Big Culminating Seasonal Intergenerational Educational Event! This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of the...
POSTPONED – Storytelling Circle (Online)
POSTPONED – Storytelling Circle (Online)
No Storytelling Circle in April. We'll see you in May! ***** Free and open to the public online! One of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk...
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Humanist Happy Hour
Humanist Happy Hour
Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC's Humanist, atheist, agnostic, and secularist groups for drinks, snacks, and great conversation. We hope to see you there! BYOB (no...
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Ethics and the Theater Presents: The Gin Game
Ethics and the Theater Presents: The Gin Game
Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Donald L. Coburn's The Gin Game: Join us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime, and for a post-reading talkback with...
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Annual Spring Member Party
Annual Spring Member Party
Spring has arrived, and so has our annual Member celebration! Join us for an evening filled with great food, music, wine, signature cocktails, engaging games, and more. As this is...
