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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Spring Festival: Ubuntu Circle of Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nThis year’s spring festival\, hosted by Audrey Kindred & Simba Yangala\, with special guest artists\, is called “Ubuntu: circles of humanity on earth” \n\nThe concept of Ubuntu expresses a sense of interrelatedness that uplifts us all. Ubuntu is a deep concept from the cradle of humanity\, expressing a co-creational human dynamic of “creating beloved community” — interconnectedness\, mutuality\, belonging.  This term of African humanism\, expresses a notion that “people are people because of people.”  While this concept is expressed in many cultures\,  the theme of Ubuntu itself has been authentically shared with Young Ethical Explorers through the teachings of YEE teacher\, Simba Yangala.  We’ve been growing this theme since launching the Ethical community’s 2025 season with Dr. King’s emphasis on Beloved Community (with MLK fest\, banner\, special speaker\, colloquies …).\n \nGifts from Young Ethical Explorers will be shared with the community as we create a space for the deep values of ubuntu\, humanist belonging and beloved community  to thrive.\n\n\nAs Ethical NYC prepares to launch the 150th Year of the Ethical movement\, this gathering celebrates Felix Adler’s important notion\, certainly akin to Ubuntu\, that by bringing out the best others is how we can\, indeed\,  bring out the best in ourselves.\n\nOur April 13th spring festival launches Earth Day Awareness\, celebrating through the arts and community collaboration.\n\nCelebration will be followed by community lunch and social time on our peace playground.\n\nSpecial Guest Artist\nIsis Poulose\, dance choreographer and Fordham University graduate.\nJoin Online\nClick Here to RSVP on Zoom \nMonthly Collection\nTime Lapse Dance \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-12-3/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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SUMMARY:Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Gathering: Get Out the Vote for Virginia’s Primaries!
DESCRIPTION:Fighting for democracy is more challenging than ever\, and directly engaging voters is crucial to protecting and expanding it. Bring a friend to our upcoming Reclaim Our Vote postcard writing gatherings\, or write postcards from home\, and do your part! \nIn April\, join us to write postcards to voters of color in Virginia in preparation for state primaries for Governor\, Lieutenant Governor\, Attorney General\, House of Delegates\, and State Senate. \nVirginia’s off-year state elections are often considered a bellwether for federal midterms\, and more than ever voters of color cannot be ignored. Voting is power! \nOrder Postcards and Participate from Home\nAn order can be placed with rov.nysec@gmail.com for postcards in packets of 30\, to be picked up at the Ethical Society\, M-F\, 9:30 – 5 pm. (2 W 64th St. at Central Park West.) \nThe cost is $3 per pack of 30. No stamps will be offered this year. \nRSVP for an Upcoming Gathering In-Person\nSunday April 6 • 12:00pm\n4th Universalist Society • 160 Central Park West \nSunday April 13 • 1:00pm-3:30pm\nNew York Society for Ethical Culture • 2 W 64th St. \nDrinks and Snacks Provided! \nTo RSVP for either or both events please contact rov.nysec@gmail.com.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/reclaim-our-vote-april-13-2025/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethics in Action
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SUMMARY:Practical Ethics: To Whom The Greater Loyalty?
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWhat 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 dilemmas and murky choices. So\, what do you do? \nAt Practical Ethics we explore the ethics of living by diving into these questions together and examining short stories that highlight a related ethical dilemma. Read this month’s story below and join us in-person and online for an engaging conversation! \nThe story we’ll be discussing this month is: \n\n“The Enemy” by Pearl S. Buck\n\nFacilitated by Leader Richard Koral. 2nd Mondays at 2:00pm. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 838 1778 1084 | Passcode 675527
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/practical-ethics-to-whom-the-greater-loyalty/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practical Ethics
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SUMMARY:Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 open to the public! \nNEW: These sessions are recorded\, with the video available for 30 days following each session. For access\, please contact Communications Manager Ed Beck at ebeck@nysec.org. \nSuggested readings\nModified prostate cancer surgery preserves Nerve function\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/24/prostate-cancer-surgery-erectile-function-neurosafe \nA practical discussion of neurostimulants for ADHD\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/well/mind/adhd-adderall-ritalin-stimulant-facts.html \nExplained: The physics and practical methods by which birds migrate\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/23/they-have-no-one-to-follow-how-migrating-birds-use-quantum-mechanics-to-navigate \nLoss of ice in a Japanese lake with centuries of ice documentation as well as in the globe’s oceans\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/world/asia/japan-climate-lake.html\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/climate/global-sea-ice-record-low.html \nGeothermal hot water use in Boise Idaho\nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/climate/boise-idaho-geothermal.html \nThe incredible foundation under Venice Italy\nhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250324-the-ancient-forest-that-supports-venice \nMars discovery suggests potential for prior life on the red planet\nhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/24/nasa-curiosity-rover-mars-long-chain-alkanes-rock-sample-discovery \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 840 9262 7426 | Passcode 745338
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/say-yes-to-science-with-dr-carol-portlock-online-11-5/
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SUMMARY:Midweek Meditation (Online)
DESCRIPTION:A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind led by Society member Larry Hurst. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. \nNew Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself\, otherwise you will not be allowed to enter. The meeting waiting room will close 5 minutes after the session begins\, with exceptions made only for regular attendees. \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start \n(Photo by Nicollazzi Xiong)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/midweek-meditation-4/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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SUMMARY:Cancelled - Great Literature Discussions: The Volcano Lover by Susan Sontag (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Notice: Tonight’s GLD session has been cancelled. We’ll see you on May 7! \n*** \nJoin 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 of upcoming books here. \nNotice: This month only has one session\, to give everyone time to work through War and Peace. \nModerated by Ethical NYC member Gunther Tielemans. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. \nTo join the discussion\, please email Gunther.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/great-literature-discussions-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Literature Discussions
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Storytelling Circle (Online)
DESCRIPTION:No Storytelling Circle in April. We’ll see you in May! \n***** \nFree and open to the public online! \nOne of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk tales\, fairy tales\, historic tales\, family tales. Bring whatever story you choose. Every first and third Thursday of the month we gather ’round the virtual campfire and listen. Our talented storytelling expert Doris Hart moderates. \nRead about Storytelling Circle in Time Magazine! \nJoin Online\nSee you in May!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/storytelling-circle-online-7-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Circle
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