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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Youth & Family

“Youth Visions for The Ethical Future”

What is YOUR vision of an Ethical Future? Your ethical future? The world's? Ethical philosophers…

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Audrey KindredFebruary 2, 2022

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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas In: Public Art with Rose DeSiano

Artist, sculptor, and photographer Rose DeSiano joined us to explore the ethical dilemmas raised by…

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Ethical NYCJanuary 31, 2022

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Film Focus: Parasite

Don’t miss Film Focus at Ethical, a new monthly series exploring ethical themes in classic…

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Ethical NYCJanuary 30, 2022

Youth & Family

Re-invigorating Peace with The Gandhi-King Season for Non-Violence

Ethical Friends, near & far...young & old... of all beliefs and approaches to peace-making on…

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Audrey KindredJanuary 30, 2022

Leaders' Blog

This Is For All the Lonely People

I was speaking with someone recently and she confessed that she was dealing with acute…

Nori RostJanuary 29, 2022

Upcoming Programs & Events

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

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29 November 2024 All day

Young Ethical Explorers: Gratitude, Expression, and Deed

Newcomers are always welcome! Join us for a day to activate gratitude toward expression and deed. 10:30am: Peace-play on the rooftop playground 12:30pm: Community Lunch 1:30-2:30pm: Peace-play on the rooftop...

01 December 2024 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday Platform with Brendan Fay: ‘AIDS in 2024: Raising Awareness, Rising in Action’

Free and open to the public, in-person and online! Many speak about the “AIDS crisis” like its over - something from the past. Yet, as a human family we continue...

01 December 2024 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Film Screening: ‘Our Son Robert’ with Filmmaker Brendan Fay

FREE and Open to the Public After Sunday Platform and lunch, join us for a screening of Brendan Fay's new film Our Son Robert, which tells the story of Robert...

01 December 2024 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Music at Noon Free Holiday Concert Series: Indian Classical with Ravi Rao and Maitreya Padukone

Our annual free holiday noon concert series returns to historic Adler Hall! Stop by for beautiful music in December. This week features Indian Classical music performed by Ravi Rao on...

02 December 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Artist in Residence Jody Sperling

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

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