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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Alexander Schieffer and Rama Mani: Humanity’s Planetary Journey HOME
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nProfessor Alexander Schieffer and Dr. Rama Mani\, as co-founders of HOME for Humanity\, are co-leading the ‘ONE HOME journey 2024-2030’\, to all countries. They travel simply\, home to home\, supporting and connecting inspiring and aspiring local changemakers\, honouring the Indigenous and local wisdom of diverse cultures\, and of the Earth herself. In each country they also spotlight\, as ‘Homes for Humanity’\, inspiring local initiatives and communities that create spaces of ‘homecoming’\, belonging\, renewal and mutual care – for Self\, for community and for the Earth\, Our One Home. \nUNToday described the One Home Journey as ‘a planetary journey to the rescue of the 2030 Agenda’ in Jan 2024\, and in Jan 2026\, lauded it as “a journey of consciousness and a living showcase of transformative practices.” The couple received the Gusi International Peace Prize (considered as Asia’s Nobel Prize) for their ‘groundbreaking contribution to intercultural and planetary peace’\, in November 2025\, in Manila. \nOn March 1st\, as transformative educators-artists\, storytellers-bridgebuilders and social innovators-peacebuilders\, they will bring to life vividly their experiences across 22 countries in all world regions of this unfolding co-authored story of humanity’s journey of homecoming\, through a multi-cultural\, multi-media performative presentation combining poetry\, theatre-testimony\, film and music. Their presentation will address issues of direct interest and pressing concern to the Ethical Culture community and to all New Yorkers today\, as they engage us in the diverse ways in which we as humanity are undertaking the journey from division\, destruction and despair to belonging\, co-creation and mutual care. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests! \nRSVP\n>>>RSVP and join In-Person\n>>>RSVP to join Online \n1pm Workshop: Finding Home\nLed by our Sunday Platform guests Alexander Schieffer and Rama Mani\, this special afternoon workshop will be a community exploration integrating the values of ethical culture through three stages of home-visioning:  from “inner home” to “local home” to “earth home.” Youth and adults are all encouraged to participate! \nLearn more and RSVP here. \nAbout Alexander Schieffer and Dr. Rama Mani\nAlexander Schieffer (Germany) and Rama Mani (India) are co-founders of the Home for Humanity movement\, and co-initiators of the One Home Journey. \nDr. Rama Mani is an engaged performance artist who brought her 30+ years of experience in transformative justice and peacebuilding into an embodied art form and teaching methodology\, through the Theatre of Transformation Academy and Enacting Global Transformation at the University of Oxford. She was formerly Director of the Global Peace and Security course at Geneva Centre for Security Policy\, Executive Director of International Centre for Ethnic Studies in Sri Lanka and served the Commission on Global Governance. She is a World Future Councilor. \nProf. Alexander Schieffer was formerly Co-Founder of Trans4m Centre for Integral Development. As a Professor at Da Vinci Institute\, South Africa\, he co-directed a unique Ph.D. programme for transforming individuals\, communities/organisations and societies. He is a social entrepreneur\, engaged activist\, integral philosopher\, and poet-performer\, and author and editor of innumerable scholarly on integral innovation and transformation. \nWEBSITE: https://www.HomeforHumanity.Earth\nINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeforhumanity.earth/\nFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/homeforhumanity.earth\nLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/home-for-humanity/\nYOUTUBE: @homeforhumanity-onehomejourney \nMusical Guest: Tiffany Gridiron\nVocalist Tiffany Gridiron learned to sing in the black gospel traditions of her family church. Since that time\, her sultry vocals and playful approach have excited audiences in the United States\, Japan\, Finland and South Korea. Her foundational jazz influences are three of the greatest jazz singers of all time: Billie Holiday\, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan\, and her contemporary influences are Diane Reeves and Jill Scott. \nShe has recorded 5 CDs released by SONY RECORDS in Japan that have featured such greats as pianist Hank Jones\, drummer Omar Hakim\, and many others. Her abilities as a jazz singer were developed under the tutelage of famed jazz vocal performer and educator Sunny Wilkinson and she has performed with artists such as Rodney Whitaker\, Lawrence Leathers\, Tadataka Unno\, Terumasa Hino and others. \n\n\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-home-for-humanity/
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
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are always welcome! \n10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting)\n11:00am: This week’s activity\n12:30pm: Community Lunch\n1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop playground (weather permitting) \nHow to Join\nTo join\, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. \nAbout Young Ethical Explorers\nYoung Ethical Explorers is the New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Humanist Sunday school for ages 3-11. 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 ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/young-ethical-explorers-13/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Ethical Explorers,Youth and Families
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SUMMARY:Workshop with Alexander Schieffer and Rama Mani: Finding Home
DESCRIPTION:Finding Home: Inner Home\, Local Home\, and Earth Home \nLed by our Sunday Platform guests Alexander Schieffer and Rama Mani\, this special afternoon workshop will be a community exploration integrating the values of ethical culture through three stages of home-visioning:  from “inner home” to “local home” to “earth home.” \nYouth and adults are all encouraged to participate! \nRSVP\nClick here to RSVP on Eventbrite \nAbout Alexander Schieffer and Dr. Rama Mani\nAlexander Schieffer (Germany) and Rama Mani (India) are co-founders of the Home for Humanity movement\, and co-initiators of the One Home Journey. \nDr. Rama Mani is an engaged performance artist who brought her 30+ years of experience in transformative justice and peacebuilding into an embodied art form and teaching methodology\, through the Theatre of Transformation Academy and Enacting Global Transformation at the University of Oxford. She was formerly Director of the Global Peace and Security course at Geneva Centre for Security Policy\, Executive Director of International Centre for Ethnic Studies in Sri Lanka and served the Commission on Global Governance. She is a World Future Councilor. \nProf. Alexander Schieffer was formerly Co-Founder of Trans4m Centre for Integral Development. As a Professor at Da Vinci Institute\, South Africa\, he co-directed a unique Ph.D. programme for transforming individuals\, communities/organisations and societies. He is a social entrepreneur\, engaged activist\, integral philosopher\, and poet-performer\, and author and editor of innumerable scholarly on integral innovation and transformation. \nWEBSITE: https://www.HomeforHumanity.Earth\nINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeforhumanity.earth/\nFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/homeforhumanity.earth\nLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/home-for-humanity/\nYOUTUBE: @homeforhumanity-onehomejourney
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/workshop-finding-home/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology\, Science\, and Ethics (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 science from an ethical perspective. This program is open to everyone\, and we welcome you to join us for a thought-provoking discussion! \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start | Zoom ID 838 1778 1084 | Passcode 675527 \n(Photo by Edward Jenner)
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/mindful-mondays-with-dr-frank-corigliano-exploring-psychology-science-and-ethics-4/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Mindful Mondays
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SUMMARY:Ethical Culture 101
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWhat is Ethical Culture?\nWho started it?\nWhat are its principles?\nWhat does it say to us today? \nFor those new to it\, and for those who have known about it for years\, this monthly seminar is a conversational introduction to the history & philosophy of Ethical Culture. \n1st Mondays\, led by Ethical Culture Leader Dr. Richard Koral. \nJoin on Zoom\nJoin on Zoom Here
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethical-culture-101/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Adler Study (514)\, 2 W 64th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ethical Culture 101
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SUMMARY:Poetry Circle (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join Our Monthly Online Poetry Circle \nLove poetry? Bring a favorite poem (or two) to share with fellow poetry lovers—no expertise required! \nEach month\, we gather online to read poems aloud\, listen attentively\, and explore what moves us—a single word\, a striking image\, or the overall feeling of the piece. You’re welcome to share a few sentences about the poet\, too. \nWant to share a poem?\nPlease send it to Elinore at ethicaloutlook@gmail.com by the evening of the previous Sunday. She’ll share it on-screen so we can read it together during the session. \nNot sure if it’s for you? You’re welcome to join as an observer to see what it’s like. \n“Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder\, \nwith a dash of the dictionary.”\n–Khalil Gibran \nJoin Online\nClick to join at start time
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/poetry-circle/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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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. \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-4/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Midweek Meditation
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SUMMARY:Great Literature Discussions: New and Selected Stories by Cristina Rivera-Garza Pt. I (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 of upcoming books here. \nModerated by Ethical NYC member Gunther Tielemans. 1st Wednesdays. \nTo join the discussion\, please email Gunther.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/great-literature-discussions-new-and-selected-stories-by-cristina-rivera-garza-pt-i-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Great Literature Discussions
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Circle (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Free 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\nClick to join at start time | Zoom ID 827 6339 5135 | Passcode 373623
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/storytelling-circle-3/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Storytelling Circle
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to introduce a new weekly wellness program at the Society: Chair Yoga led by experienced instructor Sara Jane. \nTrained in India in 2009\, Sara brings a deep\, compassionate approach to teaching and a gift for meeting students exactly where they are. Her classes are gentle\, accessible\, and tailored to the needs and requests of participants. \nSessions may include: \n\nBalance and stability work\nStress-reduction techniques\nGentle movement to ease physical or emotional discomfort\nPractices that support healthy aging\nDeep relaxation\n\nWhether you’re new to yoga or returning to your practice\, you are welcome! These sessions offer a calm\, welcoming space to reconnect with your body and breath. \nNo equipment is needed—just come as you are\, and feel free to bring a friend! \nPRICING\nMembers: $10/class\nNon-members: $15/class \n>>RSVP on Eventbrite \nYour Instructor\nSara Jane has been practicing yoga and meditation for more than two decades. Trained in India in 2009\, she brings a deep\, compassionate approach to teaching and a gift for meeting students exactly where they are.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/chair-yoga-for-everyone/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Elliott Library (507)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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SUMMARY:Humanist Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBYOB (no liquor). Snack potluck. Donations warmly encouraged to support this program: Give online here. \n \nGetting Here\n1: 66 St-Lincoln CenterA\, B\, C\, D\, 1: 59 St-Columbus CircleM10: Central Park W/W 64 StM10\, M20: Central Park W/W 63 StM66: W 65 St/Central Park WM5\, M7\, M104: Broadway/W 63 St \nLocation is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes. \nThe default room is Ceremonial Hall on the 4th Floor\, subject to change depending on capacity or conflict with rentals. Check for any posted signs. \nWheelchair access: Use the ramp entrance for the Meeting House on West 64th St.\, not the Fieldston School. Press both doorbells if the door is locked. Elevator is directly inside. \nHumanist Happy Hour Partners\nOur friends at various Humanist groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties. \nCenter for Inquiry – NYChttps://cfi-nyc.org/https://www.meetup.com/cfinyc/ \nThe City Congregation for Humanistic Judaismhttps://citycongregation.org/events-calendar/ \nGotham Atheistshttps://gothamatheists.org/https://www.meetup.com/GothamAtheists/\nNYC Atheistshttps://nycatheists.org/calendar/https://www.meetup.com/nycatheists/ \nSecular Humanist Society of New Yorkhttps://www.shsny.org/events-calendarhttps://www.meetup.com/shsny-org/
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/humanist-happy-hour-11/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Elliott Library (507)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanist Happy Hour
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