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Our landmark meeting house hosts inspiring gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, community service projects, and world-class entertainment.
Ethics and the News: Artificial Intelligence and Its Entry into Politics (Hybrid)
Free and open to the public, in-Person and online! Join in the lively give-and-take on compelling issues and current events and bring your own ideas. Member Joe Fashing moderates. Topic...
Film Screening: N. SCOTT MOMADAY: WORDS FROM A BEAR with Director Jeffrey Palmer
FREE and Open to the Public! N. Scott Momaday: Words from a Bear examines the enigmatic life and mind of National Medal of Arts-winner Navarro Scott Momaday, the Kiowa novelist,...
Practical Ethics: ‘To What Do We Owe Our Prosperity? Should We Feel Grateful or Guilty?’ (Online)
Notice: In honor of Indigenous People's Day, the Society's meeting house is closed. This session will be held online-only. In this program we’ll explore the ethics of living by reading...
Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock (Online)
Free and open to the public! Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 5:00pm retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID...
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...
Great Literature Discussion: Jamila by Chingiz Aitmatov (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...
Artist in Residence Jody Sperling
Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling of Time Lapse Dance is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.
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