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THE NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTURE is a Humanist community dedicated to ethical relationships, social justice, and democracy since 1876. We celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s challenges, and work together to build a more just world.

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Putting ethics into action to build a more just world.

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Fostering curiosity and personal development to bring out the best in one another.

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Humanist programs for children, teens, and parents.

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The Social Service Board at Ethical Culture.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Visit our landmark meeting house for inspiring gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, community service projects, and world-class entertainment.

Mindful Mondays with Dr. Frank Corigliano: Exploring Psychology, Science, and Ethics

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...

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06 January 2025 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Getting to Know You (Members Only)

Get to know our Ethical Culture family in a comfortable, casual way. Each online session features a pair of members in a dialogue with one another, each responding to a...

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06 January 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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 will...

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07 January 2025 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Ethics and the Theater: The Sound Inside

Our long-running staged reading and talkback series continues with Adam Rapp's The Sound Inside: Join us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime, and for a post-reading talkback with the...

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11 January 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday Platform with Robert Taylor Jr.: Creating Beloved Community

Details TBA About Robert Taylor Jr. Robert Taylor Jr. is the Program Administrator for MindfulNYU & Global Spiritual Life at New York University. He is grounded in the Caribbean diasporic...

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12 January 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Artist in Residence Jody Sperling

Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.

Rent Our Spaces

Our meeting house holds a distinct place in New York City’s architectural history. Offering breathtaking views of Central Park and elegant, well-appointed spaces, we’re the perfect venue for your next special event.

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