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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform - Nori Rost: Second Verse\, Same as First (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:In-person and online! \nAs we enter year 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic\, it can seem as if we have gotten caught in a loop\, drearily repeating the same story over and over. On February 2\, Punxsutawney Phil\, the celebrity groundhog from the Pennsylvania town of the same name\, will have been enticed out of his den to read the future for 2022. Whether or not the groundhog sees his shadow\, Dr. Rost will reflect on what to do when the pandemic seems unending\, when each day looks like the one before and you’re stuck in a rut. The 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” will be liberally referenced. \nAbout Leader Dr. Nori Rost \nUntil coming to join us as Leader at NYSEC\, Dr. Nori Rost served the All-Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in Colorado Springs\, CO as their settled minister for 13 years. Prior to that she was a minister with Metropolitan Community Church (a queer Christian denomination) for almost 20 years. \nShe is passionate about social justice and has been involved in social rights activism since she was 17. She is an outspoken advocate for justice and equity and has received many awards and recognition for her work. \nNori holds a Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver\, Colorado\, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. In addition\, she holds a Certificate for Spiritual Direction from the Benet Hill Center in Colorado Springs\, Colorado. \nNotice: Only fully-vaccinated individuals are invited to attend in-person at this time. \nWatch Online! – Click to join at start | ID 863 0430 0961 | Passcode 609424 \nPresider: Steve Serling \nPartner Organization of the Month Collection: The Innocence Project \n\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 usually 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 Ethical Culture philosophy. A collection basket is passed and money is shared between the Society and a charity selected for that day.  While contributions are always appreciated\, Sunday meetings are free and open to the public.  Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour. \nTo view previous Sunday Platform addresses and interviews\, visit our Videos page and YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-7-2022-01-09-2022-02-06/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Young Ethical Explorers - The Love Ethic Special Project
DESCRIPTION:Invite a friend to Ethical — today and every Sunday this month\, invite friends of all ages to come and then join us for lunch! \nNewcomers are always welcome! To join\, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at youngethicalexplorers@gmail.com. For more information about our youth and family programming\, please visit www.ethical.nyc/youth. \n\nYoung Ethical Explorers is our Humanist Sunday school\, designed for youngsters from ages 4 to 13\, and takes place concurrent with our Sunday Platform meetings. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity\, appreciation and respect for others\, and knowledge of religions\, philosophies\, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion\, storytelling\, dramatization\, music\, art\, games\, and field trips. \nRSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest\, become a member\, or enroll in season\, please contact Audrey at YoungEthicalExplorers@gmail.com. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-5-2022-02-06/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Youth and Families
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SUMMARY:Young Ethical Explorers Intergenerational Gathering w/ Faatiha Aayat: "Youth Visions for an Ethical Future"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for presentations about climate justice from our Young Ethical Explorers along with our very special guest Faatiha Aayat\, Child Rights Activist\, Climate Campaigner\, and Founder of CHIL&D. \nTo join\, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at youngethicalexplorers@gmail.com. For more information about our youth and family programming please visit www.ethical.nyc/youth. \n\nEthics for Children is our Humanist Sunday school\, designed for youngsters from ages 4 to 13\, and takes place concurrent with our Sunday Platform meetings. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity\, appreciation and respect for others\, and knowledge of religions\, philosophies\, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion\, storytelling\, dramatization\, music\, art\, games\, and field trips. \nRSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest\, become a member\, or enroll in season\, please contact Audrey at YoungEthicalExplorers@gmail.com. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-w-faatiha-aayat/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Youth and Families
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SUMMARY:Share and Learn: Topics in Medicine\, Mental Health\, Science\, and Ethics w/ Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to vaccines and medical innovation\, we are gradually moving away from the Covid pandemic. Retired oncologist Carol Portlock will discuss the new and intriguing science that lies ahead\, including Covid. Clinical psychologist Frank Corigliano will continue to address your concerns about managing day-to-day during this trying time. \nSuggested readings: \nAnalysis of the US Covid death rates vs other countries\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/02/01/science/covid-deaths-united-states.html \nDeclaring Covid endemic\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/02/world/covid-test-vaccine-cases/global-virus-restrictions-us-states \nModerna HIV vaccine in Phase I study\nhttps://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-695008 \nUnderstanding the flow of scientific publishing\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/opinion/peer-review-research-studies.html \nClick here to join at start time | ID 814 7073 5630 | Passcode 158119\n \n\nYou can download Zoom at https://zoom.us/download\, although it’s not necessary to do ahead of time. Zoom is available for tablets and smartphones in both main app stores\, Apple and Google Android. Attendees don’t need to register for a Zoom account although it’s free and helpful. To join a meeting\, simply click the event’s invitation link above.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/share-and-learn-2022-02-07/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Share and Learn
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. \nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 838 1778 1084 | Passcode 675527 \n\nYou can download Zoom at https://zoom.us/download\, although it’s not necessary to do ahead of time. Zoom is available for tablets and smartphones in both main app stores\, Apple and Google Android. Attendees don’t need to register for a Zoom account although it’s free and helpful. To join a meeting\, simply click the event’s invitation link above. \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation-online/2022-02-08/
LOCATION:2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays with Nori (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Notice: Today’s session has been rescheduled for 7:00pm. \nWe have successfully launched 2022 but at a cost. Delta\, Omicron\, uncertainty\, isolation have all taken their toll on us. Sometimes we just need a soft place to land. These will be informal gatherings with no agenda or set topic but rather a time to check in with one another and share any concerns or joys we might have. The only constant will be me! I’m looking forward to hanging out with all of you. \n2nd Tuesdays @ 1-2pm (Hybrid)\n4th Tuesdays @ 7-8pm (Online) \nTo join tonight’s rescheduled session\, please email ebeck@nysec.org \nAbout Leader Dr. Nori Rost \nUntil coming to join us as Leader at NYSEC\, Dr. Nori Rost served the All-Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in Colorado Springs\, CO as their settled minister for 13 years. Prior to that she was a minister with Metropolitan Community Church (a queer Christian denomination) for almost 20 years. \nShe is passionate about social justice and has been involved in social rights activism since she was 17. She is an outspoken advocate for justice and equity and has received many awards and recognition for her work. \nNori holds a Master of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver\, Colorado\, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. In addition\, she holds a Certificate for Spiritual Direction from the Benet Hill Center in Colorado Springs\, Colorado. \n\nYou can download Zoom at https://zoom.us/download\, although it’s not necessary to do ahead of time. Zoom is available for tablets and smartphones in both main app stores\, Apple and Google Android. Attendees don’t need to register for a Zoom account although it’s free and helpful. To join a meeting\, simply click the event’s invitation link above.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/tuesdays-with-nori-hybrid-2022-02-08/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leader’s Roundtable: My Funny Valentine\, Part 1 (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Nori Rost and members for an engaging round-table discussion on the issues of the day and recommended readings. \nOn these two Thursdays bookending Valentine’s Day\, we’ll explore articles on a variety of relationship styles and issues. This is part one. \nThis week’s readings: \nWoman sparks debate after claiming marriage ‘requires amnesia’: ‘Or you could just marry someone you like’ (yahoo.com) \nOpinion | What Does Marriage Ask Us to Give Up? – The New York Times (nytimes.com) \nGrief\, Loneliness\, and Losing a Spouse | Psychology Today \nClick to join at start time | Zoom ID 861 1417 5760 | Passcode 347145 \nCOVID-19 NOTICE: Only fully-vaccinated Society members are invited to attend in-person. All others are invited to join us via Zoom. We hope to open up to the public again as soon as possible. \n\nYou can download Zoom at https://zoom.us/download\, although it’s not necessary to do ahead of time. Zoom is available for tablets and smartphones in both main app stores\, Apple and Google Android. Attendees don’t need to register for a Zoom account although it’s free and helpful. To join a meeting\, simply click the event’s invitation link above.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/leaders-roundtable-3-2022-02-10/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Colloquy: "Freedom of Speech in the Era of Cancel Culture" (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 contemplative atmosphere. Matthew Benson hosts. \n***** \nToday’s subject is “Freedom of Speech in the Era of Cancel Culture”. The United States has always prided itself on freedom of speech. In other countries citizens can be arrested and incarcerated for speaking their minds about their country\, religion\, history\, events of the day and defying power structures just to list a few examples. \nWith the advent of the internet and all of its instantaneous\, forever recorded and documented capabilities\, everything that someone types in an email or says near a recording phone or videocamera can be captured\, stored and reposted for the purposes of condemning or out-and-out obliterating the reputation of an individual and “canceling” them. We see this with artists\, academics\, journalists\, organizational leaders and politicians constantly today. One tweet\, one post of outrage\, one biased article in a newspaper\, magazine or social media platform can instantly and virally pass judgment on an individual without any context or— outside of platforms with journalistic ethics that source and verify veracity—judgement can be passed dishonestly. \nIn high minded circles\, pre-internet\, “gossip” was considered to be tawdry\, dubious hearsay and not to be readily trusted. All of us have at some point experienced being on the wrong side of “gossip” that has resulted from misunderstandings or ill intentions of the gossip spreader. Our standing in a group would be shaken\, but people at least we had the opportunity to refute and quash inaccurate gossip before it spread too far. \nThe question we have before us today in our colloquy is is the current practice of cancelling individuals ethical? To what degree should it be tolerated in our media and our communities? We have all said foolish things in the past. All of us continue to evolve and change our views and would not wish to be judged today by something we said many months or years ago. Should individuals be suspended\, fired or otherwise ousted from a community because of something they mused aloud about in a country that protects freedom of speech? As Americans\, we have the freedom to speak our minds and offer our opinions about absolutely anything and it is good to bring crimes and dishonesty to light\, but at what point does cancel culture overreach? Are we in danger now of living in a society where no one freely speaks their mind\,and no one has the courage to stand up to unfair cancellations out of fear that they too may be canceled? \nThis is the subject of our colloquy today. \nI will play a brief interlude of music and allow us to contemplate how we feel about cancel culture. We will ruminate on when it goes too far and also reflect on any positive aspects to this new reality of cancel culture and what we hope the future of this social phenomenon to be. \nClick here to join at start time | ID 814 7073 5630 | Passcode 158119\n \n\nYou can download Zoom at https://zoom.us/download\, although it’s not necessary to do ahead of time. Zoom is available for tablets and smartphones in both main app stores\, Apple and Google Android. Attendees don’t need to register for a Zoom account although it’s free and helpful. To join a meeting\, simply click the event’s invitation link above.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/colloquy-4-2022-02-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Colloquy
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater: The Exonerated (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Our long-running staged reading and discussion series continues with The Exonerated by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen: \nTelling their real-life stories in their own words\, the play’s protagonists\, all wrongfully convicted survivors of death row\, paint a picture of a criminal justice system where justice is often sorely lacking\, especially if you’re Black or Brown. \nAfter the play\, member Betsy Ungar will moderate an open discussion about the ethical issues raised and explored in the work. \nProduced by Patricia Bruder Debrovner. \nRSVP Required. Click here to RSVP. \nSuggested Donation: Members $5\, Guests $10 (at door) \nRegistration: $5 — All money raised will be given to The Innocence Project
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-the-exonerated/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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