Great Literature Discussion: Maud Martha by Gwendolyn Brooks (Online)
Elliott Library (507) 2 W 64th St, New YorkWeek of Events
Sunday Platform w/ Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture – Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson: “Celebrating Juneteenth: Where is the Joy in Freedom?”
Sunday Platform w/ Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture – Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson: “Celebrating Juneteenth: Where is the Joy in Freedom?”
Honoring the history of Black Liberation struggles and the particular uprisings of 2020 and 2021, the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture is proud to host, along with other ethical and...
Young Ethical Explorers: Imagine! Field Trip to Central Park’s Imagine Circle and Strawberry Fields
Young Ethical Explorers: Imagine! Field Trip to Central Park’s Imagine Circle and Strawberry Fields
We’ll sing “Imagine,” a humanist anthem, and illustrate it together—we’ll imagine and discuss peace in our own visions. Bring a picnic lunch! As always, newcomers and visitors are welcome! To join,...
Managing in the Time of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Carol Portlock
Managing in the Time of COVID-19 w/ Dr. Carol Portlock
COVID-19 has created challenges for all of us. Retired oncologist Carol Portlock will review recent articles including new science of interest. Clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will address your concerns about...
Ethics in the News: “The Downside of Grade Obsession” (Online)
Ethics in the News: “The Downside of Grade Obsession” (Online)
Join in the lively give-and-take on compelling issues and current events and bring your own ideas. Member Joe Fashing moderates. Suggested readings: Two Black Students Won School Honors. Then Came...
Camaraderie and Good Conversation with Leader Joe Chuman: “How America Fractured Into Four Parts” (Online)
Camaraderie and Good Conversation with Leader Joe Chuman: “How America Fractured Into Four Parts” (Online)
Leader Dr. Joe Chuman leads this monthly discussion group focusing on contemporary issues and occasionally classical writings relating to Ethical Culture and Humanism. We will primarily make use of articles...
Pathways to Ethical Culture: “Our Place in Modern Humanism” (Online)
Pathways to Ethical Culture: “Our Place in Modern Humanism” (Online)
Ethical Culture is a humanist community that esteems ethics as its core precept, human worth and dignity as its central value, and community, sustainability and freedom as its principal goals. Where did Ethical Culture come from? What does...
Great Literature Discussion: Maud Martha by Gwendolyn Brooks (Online)
Great Literature Discussion: Maud Martha by Gwendolyn Brooks (Online)
Literary works will be discussed based on what can be found in the text in order to enrich each other’s interpretation of the novel/novella. All are welcome to join and...
Colloquy: Silence (Online)
Colloquy: Silence (Online)
Share your reflections on the topic based on quotes, parables, poems, etc. presented by the moderator. There are no right or wrong answers, just your individual response shared in a...
The American Slavery Project’s Reverberation Plays: “Second Sight” Premiere & Talkback
The American Slavery Project’s Reverberation Plays: “Second Sight” Premiere & Talkback
Join The American Slavery Project for the finale of The Reverberation Plays, a five-part audio drama series with soundscapes and minimal visuals that dramatize how Black History isn’t an event, it’s...
Young Ethical Explorers’ Social and Racial Justice Scholars Finale: “Honoring Juneteenth” (Online)
Young Ethical Explorers’ Social and Racial Justice Scholars Finale: “Honoring Juneteenth” (Online)
This is the last of our 4-month series developed in collaboration with the American Slavery Project to grow racial justice through responsive youth dialogue. Participants will receive certificates of completion....