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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater Presents: Love Letters
DESCRIPTION:Our staged reading and talkback series continues. \nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-show talkback exploring the ethical issues raised by the play with the cast and director. \n\n\nRSVP link TBA
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-presents-love-letters-2/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:AEU All-Societies Platform with Kai Bird: 'American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! The American Ethical Union All-Societies Platform returns to Ethical NYC with special guest Kai Bird. \nKai Bird\, the Pulitzer Prize–winning coauthor of American Prometheus\, inspiration for the Oscar-winning sensation Oppenheimer\, will sit down with NYSEC Leader Dr. Richard Koral to talk about his new book\, American Scoundrel\, a biography of Roy Cohn — one of the masterminds behind the current arc of American political life\, including the ascent of Donald Trump. \n>>>RSVP to Join In-Person\n>>>RSVP to Join on Zoom\nAbout Kai Bird\nKai Bird is an acclaimed biographer and journalist. With Martin J. Sherwin\, he won the Pulitzer Prize for biography for American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer\, which was the inspiration for Christopher Nolan’s Academy Award–winning Best Picture\, Oppenheimer. Bird is the executive director at the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. He has won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Duff Cooper Prize for History and is the recipient of numerous fellowships. His work includes critical writings on the Vietnam War\, Hiroshima\, nuclear weapons\, the Cold War\, the Arab-Israeli conflict\, and the CIA. He is an elected member of the prestigious Society of American Historians. \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 YouTube channel.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/platform-kai-bird-roy-cohn/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T190000
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater Presents: Love Letters
DESCRIPTION:Our staged reading and talkback series continues with A.R. Gurney’s play. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-show talkback exploring the ethical issues raised by the play with the cast and director. \n\n>>>Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-presents-love-letters/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T121500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Tinia R. Merriweather: Why Teaching Ethics Matters Now More Than Ever
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nIn times like these\, we need Ethics. With traumatic headlines filling our social media newsfeeds\, scrolling the bottom of our tv screens\, buzzing our phones\, and crowding our already overwhelmed minds\, it can be challenging to remain hopeful about the future. Yet\, the study and practice of Ethics can ground us in principles that we can apply to imagine and build the world where everyone’s humanity is respected and protected. In the Ethics classroom\, we can lean into respectful discourse and multiple perspectives\, which will help us to co-create a better\, safer\, more equitable\, and more just world for all. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Tinia R. Merriweather\, PhD.\nTinia is a social justice educator and applied developmental psychologist. Her focus is at the nexus of psychology and education – connected to the intersection of race\, gender\, and other identities and their interplay in the classroom and other contexts. Tinia teaches in the Ethics Department at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School and at NYU Steinhardt. With 30 years of experience\, she has taught at all levels from elementary through graduate school. Tinia aims for scholar-activism in achieving equity and justice in institutions and society. Her goal is to lead with love and toward liberation\, with a focus on Black joy. \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-merriweather-ethics/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T220000
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SUMMARY:The New York Philosophy Club
DESCRIPTION:​We discuss the night’s topic in three half-hour sessions\, speaking with new groups each time. \n​Most guests stay much longer afterwards to continue their most fulfilling conversations. \n​No previous experience required. We aim to bring together the broadest range of people and perspectives. \n>>> RSVP Here\n​nyphilosophy.org | @philosophy.nyc
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/new-york-philosophy-club-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Diane Debrovner: 'Seeing One Another: Inspiring Curiosity and Empathy Through Children’s Books'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nDiane Debrovner shares the story behind her co-authored middle grade novel\, Roxie In Color\,  about a 12-year-old who wants to be known as more than “the girl with blind parents.” Inspired by an article in Parents Magazine\, the book explores misconceptions about people who are blind\, and the discrimination they still face. Many families live in fear of Child Protective Services because their ability to keep their children safe is questioned. This talk explores hidden biases about disability\, how fiction can provide both windows and mirrors for readers\, and what people of all ages can learn from reading children’s books. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Diane Debrovner\nDiane Debrovner is a middle grade author who writes for anyone who’s ever felt different\, left out\, or unsure where they belong. Before turning to fiction\, she spent many years as Deputy Editor at Parents Magazine\, writing about child development\, health\, education\, and books. Her debut novel\, Roxie in Color\, coauthored with Stacy Cervenka\, was sparked by her article\, “What Blind Parents Want You to See.” She also helps nonprofits share their stories to raise the funding they need. \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/sunday-platform-14-6/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T121500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: Ethical Love
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nEthics is a product of the intellect and love emanates from the heart. How shall we navigate the two? As we seek to cultivate ethical relationships\, Ethical Love is our highest goal. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \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/sunday-platform-ethical-love/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T220000
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SUMMARY:The New York Philosophy Club
DESCRIPTION:​We discuss the night’s topic in three half-hour sessions\, speaking with new groups each time. \n​Most guests stay much longer afterwards to continue their most fulfilling conversations. \n​No previous experience required. We aim to bring together the broadest range of people and perspectives. \n>>> RSVP Here\n​nyphilosophy.org | @philosophy.nyc
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/new-york-philosophy-club/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Curt Collier and Our Youth Climate Corps: New Directions in Youth Climate Education
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWhat if the world is not something we simply inherit\, but something we help create? Join us for a conversation with four members of our Youth Climate Corps as they reflect on what they have learned through hands-on work in environmental restoration\, civic engagement\, and community leadership. Rather than accepting the world as fixed and determined by others\, these young leaders have discovered that ordinary people can shape their communities and influence the future. Their stories offer a hopeful reminder that democracy\, the environment\, and even our shared future are not finished products—they are living projects that each generation has the power to remake. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP and Join on Zoom Here \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/sunday-platform-14-4/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T121500
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: Why America's Best Ideas Lead to Our Worst Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Notice: Today’s talk by Leader Curt Collier has been postponed. Instead\, we’ll hold a discussion led by Society Trustee Dr. Carolyn Parker. Due to technical limitations preventing remote participation\, this will be in-person only\, with no Zoom livestream. \nCome early for free bagels and coffee! \n*** \nFew ideas have shaped the American experiment more deeply than individualism\, self-reliance\, and the ideal of freedom from government interference. These values helped expand religious liberty\, free speech\, innovation\, and the protection of individual rights\, creating extraordinary opportunities for human flourishing. Yet the same traditions can also foster isolation\, unchecked inequality\, exploitation\, and even open the door to authoritarian movements that promise order amid social fragmentation. \nThis talk explores the double-edged legacy of American freedom and asks a timely question: How do we preserve the liberties that have strengthened our democracy while cultivating the responsibilities and institutions that allow a free society to endure? \nCommunity lunch returns in September. \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/sunday-platform-14-3/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T220000
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SUMMARY:The New York Philosophy Club
DESCRIPTION:​We discuss the night’s topic in three half-hour sessions\, speaking with new groups each time. \n​Most guests stay much longer afterwards to continue their most fulfilling conversations. \n​No previous experience required. We aim to bring together the broadest range of people and perspectives. \n>>> RSVP Here\n​nyphilosophy.org | @philosophy.nyc
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/new-york-philosophy-club-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T121500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: 'America at 250: Who Are We?'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nOn the 250th anniversary of the U.S.\, who are we?  We are a study in contradictions. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Watch on Zoom \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/sunday-platform-14-2/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T121500
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Audrey Kindred: 'A Glimpse into the National Ethical Service and Our Ethical Imperative to Stand Up for Children's Rights'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAudrey Kindred introduces us to the work of the National Ethical Service\, the AEU’s mission to the United Nations\, and its work on children’s rights. \nAll ages are invited! There will be an activities table for kids\, and a post-talk arts project for youth and adults. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \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/sunday-platform-audrey-kindred/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T190602Z
CREATED:20260630T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T190602Z
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SUMMARY:The New York Philosophy Club
DESCRIPTION:​We discuss the night’s topic in three half-hour sessions\, speaking with new groups each time. \n​Most guests stay much longer afterwards to continue their most fulfilling conversations. \n​No previous experience required. We aim to bring together the broadest range of people and perspectives. \n>>> RSVP Here\n​nyphilosophy.org | @philosophy.nyc
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/new-york-philosophy-club/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T121500
DTSTAMP:20260529T205311Z
CREATED:20260529T205311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T205311Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: How to be Gay (Even if You're Not a Homosexual)
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAt a time when many people still struggle to live openly and authentically\, “How to Be Gay: Even If You Are Not a Homosexual” explores a deeper and more universal question: what can all of us learn from those who have had to fight simply for the right to exist as themselves? \nDrawing from the writings\, reflections\, and lived experiences of gay thinkers\, activists\, and ordinary people\, this talk examines how the struggle for self-acceptance often produces profound insights into courage\, identity\, dignity\, community\, and freedom. More than a talk about sexuality\, this is a conversation about becoming fully human — about resisting shame\, rejecting conformity\, standing up for the humanity of others\, and discovering what becomes possible when people refuse to hide who they are. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \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/curt-collier-how-to-be-gay/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T203000
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SUMMARY:Keanu Arpels-Josiah: Takeaways from the First International Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
DESCRIPTION:Join youth climate justice organizer Keanu Arpels-Josiah as he reflects on his recent return from The First International Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta\, Colombia\, and what it means for how our movements here in New York City move forward. \nThe conference was hosted in late April in Santa Marta\, Colombia\, as a space for committed governments\, civil society\, youth\, and indigenous leaders to come together and chart a future beyond fossil fuels. For civil society\, the clear thread was the implication of the broader systems of imperialism\, patriarchy\, and extractivism\, whose end is necessary for such a transition away from fossil fuels to be possible — and whose biggest enforcer remains to be the United States. \nJoin Keanu Arpels-Josiah\, 350 NYC\, Third Act NYC\, Sane Energy Project\, Sunrise Movement NYC\, Fridays For Future NYC\, and The New York Society for Ethical Culture as he reflects on these very takeaways and the path forward for our movements. \n>>>RSVP Here
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/fossil-fuels-transition-takeaways/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T121500
DTSTAMP:20260616T211211Z
CREATED:20260526T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211211Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Daniel Wortel-London: 'The Beloved Economy: Ethical Economic Thought and the Rebuilding of Community'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWhat is the economy? At its most basic\, it’s how we meet our material needs. But some of these methods have come at a profound cost—fracturing communities\, degrading environments\, and concentrating wealth at the expense of shared flourishing. Drawing on historical and contemporary research\, this talk explores a different tradition: ethical economic thinking that centers community\, care\, and democratic participation. What would it mean to build an economy we actually love—one that serves people and places\, not just growth? \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \nAbout Daniel Wortel-London\nDaniel Wortel-London\, Ph.D. is a historian\, policy researcher\, and Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Bard College. His book\, The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development\, 1865–1981 (University of Chicago Press\, 2025)\, examines the political economy of urban development. He has worked as a policy specialist with the Center for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy and the Wellbeing Economy Alliance\, and his writing has appeared in The Nation\, Jacobin\, the Washington Post\, and Dissent. \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/daniel-wortel-london-beloved-economy/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater Encore: How the World Began
DESCRIPTION:Our staged reading and discussion series continues with Catherine Trieschmann’s play. \n\n\n\nIn a rural community in Kansas that has been devastated by a tornado\, a new science teacher makes a thoughtless remark about the origins of life\, sparking a conflict with teh religious residents that threatens to spiral beyond a simple debate beetween science and faith. \nStarring Craig Braun\, Dylan Martin Frankel\, and Jane Minus\nNarrated by Bonnie Bean\nDirected by Katrin Hilbe \nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-show talkback exploring the ethical issues raised by the play with the cast and director. \n\n>>>Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-encore-how-the-world-began/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T121500
DTSTAMP:20260611T164544Z
CREATED:20260602T190611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T164544Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Richard Koral: 'Truth: Is It Just the Facts\, or a Moral Test?'
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nLeader Dr. Richard Koral explores the nature of truth. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \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/sunday-platform-12-16/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260527T190325Z
CREATED:20260527T190325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T190325Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics and the Theater Presents: How the World Began
DESCRIPTION:Our staged reading and discussion series continues with Catherine Trieschmann’s play. \n\n\n\nIn a rural community in Kansas that has been devastated by a tornado\, a new science teacher makes a thoughtless remark about the origins of life\, sparking a conflict with teh religious residents that threatens to spiral beyond a simple debate beetween science and faith. \nStarring Craig Braun\, Dylan Martin Frankel\, and Jane Minus\nNarrated by Bonnie Bean\nDirected by Katrin Hilbe \nJoin us for a reception 30 minutes before showtime\, and for a post-show talkback exploring the ethical issues raised by the play with the cast and director. \n\n>>>Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/ethics-and-the-theater-how-the-world-began/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T121500
DTSTAMP:20260605T213313Z
CREATED:20260527T144818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T213313Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform: 'Coming of Age Beyond Belief' Youth-Led Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nOn behalf of the Ethical Coming of Age Cohort of 2025-2026\, we’re proud to invite Members\, family\, friends\, and mentors to gather for a youth-led platform in honor and celebration of their deep values-rich ethical exploration. Led by Leader Christian Hayden. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP on Zoom Here \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/coming-of-age-2026/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T191353Z
CREATED:20260427T211152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T191353Z
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SUMMARY:American Ethical Union All-Societies Sunday Platform (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:This All-Societies Platform explores how Ethical Humanism continues to evolve through community\, justice\, and shared responsibility. During this gathering we will be in conversation with watch parties at Ethical Culture societies around the country. Hundreds of Ethical Culture members and friends nationwide will celebrate the legacy we inherit and the future we’re building together. \nNote: There will be no in-person watch party at NYSEC for this AEU online platform. \nJoin Online\nRSVP on Zoom Here \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/sunday-platform-12-11/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T121500
DTSTAMP:20260521T173137Z
CREATED:20260427T211527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T173137Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Curt Collier: How To Love a Country That Disappoints Us
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nAt a moment when many Americans feel exhausted by politics\, disillusioned by the failures of our institutions\, and alarmed by President Trump’s ongoing attacks on democratic norms and civic unity\, this Memorial Day reflection asks a deeper question: what does patriotism mean when democracy itself feels wounded? As the Supreme Court retreats from long-standing democratic safeguards and public life grows increasingly cynical and divided\, many citizens struggle not simply with politics\, but with grief for the country itself. \nThis talk explores how we can remain faithful to the unfinished democratic experiment — not through blind nationalism or partisan outrage\, but through the difficult ethical work of citizenship\, civic courage\, and repairing what is broken rather than surrendering it to fear\, apathy\, or authoritarianism. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP to Join on Zoom \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/sunday-platform-love-country-collier/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T124440Z
CREATED:20260427T211312Z
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SUMMARY:150th Anniversary Sunday Platform
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special Sunday Platform to honor our 150 years\, featuring readings and music by Society Leaders\, Members\, and friends. \nSee our special program for this Sunday Platform. \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nJoin Online\nRSVP on Zoom Here \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/sunday-platform-150/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T121500
DTSTAMP:20260508T140623Z
CREATED:20260427T211426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T140623Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform: Reflections on Motherhood
DESCRIPTION:Meet three of our wonderful YEE moms as they share the struggles\, challenges and joys of raising children in NYC and learn how our Ethical Culture community can be their village\, as they navigate work\, family\, and schools. Monica Weiss in conversation with Lindsey Price Jackson\, Anita Rao\, and Chelsea Kuo.\nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nNotice: This week’s livestream is for Members only\, and the program will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be sent to Members directly. \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/sunday-platform-motherhood-reflections/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T165539Z
CREATED:20260419T164318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T165539Z
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SUMMARY:Screening & Discussion: 'Broadway\, Bars and Fortune: A Story of Incarceration and Redemption'
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free encore screening of the powerful new 40-minute documentary Broadway\, Bars\, and Fortune that highlights the work of our friends at The Fortune Society\, followed by a conversation with director Dr. Shuvendu Sen\, Fortune Society founder David Rothenberg\, and others from the film! \nIn a climate of increasing crime and high recidivism\, an organization chooses a unique path of transformation through arts and theater. \nThis is the story of four formerly incarcerated souls turned actors\, their travails\, their indomitable courage\, and their triumphant return to their lives. \nBroadway\, Bars\, and Fortune is a documentary on courage\, hope\, and arts entwined in an encircling embrace of human bondage. A reminder that formal acceptance and adoption of such measures during the period of incarceration can be life changing and often lifesaving. \nRead more about the film at Theater News and Splashmags. \n>>>RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/screening-discussion-broadway-bars-and-fortune-a-story-of-incarceration-and-redemption/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194947Z
CREATED:20260430T194947Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Climate Awards 2026 Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join The Human Impacts Institute for a special screening of climate-inspired films at the Creative Climate Awards\, followed by an Artist Q&A with our CCA Artists! \n\n\n\nThe Human Impacts Institute’s Creative Climate Awards 2026 Film Screening is a celebration of powerful storytelling and artistic activism\, showcasing films that inspire climate action and center collective power. This screening will feature the finalist films from the 2026 Creative Climate Awards\, followed by an engaging Q&A with participating filmmakers. \n>>> FREE! RSVP Here\n🌍 Event Highlights:\n✅ 2-hour screening of climate-inspired films from global artists\n✅ Live Q&A with selected CCA Artists\n✅ Free Admission\n✅ Seating is first-come\, first-served \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience award-winning climate storytelling and connect with creatives leading the charge for a sustainable future! 🎬✨ \nAbout The Human Impacts Institute \nThe Human Impacts Institute (HII) is a NYC-founded nonprofit that harnesses arts\, culture\, and community engagement to spark bold climate action. For over sixteen years\, HII has connected environmental justice\, creative storytelling\, and collective leadership\, centering the voices of those most impacted by the climate crisis. HII offers a unique approach that blends cultural expression\, coalition-building\, and hands-on strategy to bridge the gap between awareness and sustained action. \n🔗 More About the Creative Climate Awards & the Human Impacts Institute: https://www.humanimpactsinstitute.org/cca2026 \nThis program is made possible\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, along with generous support from TECO\, DUMBO Business Improvement District\, and the NYC DOT Arts Program.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/creative-climate-awards-2026-film-screening/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T155149Z
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SUMMARY:Upper West Side Action Group/SwingLeft: 'Election Protection' of Susan Lerner of Common Cause
DESCRIPTION:Upper West Side Action Group’s May meeting will focus on Election Protection with guest speaker\, Susan Lerner\, NY Director Common Cause. She will talk about the challenges we face in the midterms as well as how we will be meeting these challenges. And\, you will have the opportunity to learn about how you can play a role by volunteering for various roles with Common Cause’s Election Protection project. As always\, there will be time to socialize and snack on light refreshments. There is a $5 donation to cover expenses including room rental. \nJoin me to learn about building grassroots power for all the fights to come. Together\, we can defeat the anti-democratic movement within the Republican party\, dismantle the GOP’s advantage in key swing states\, and maintain and expand Democratic power at the federal level. \nIf you haven’t heard of it\, Swing Left is a national network that helps people find high impact ways to support Democratic candidates. We focus on the most flippable races as an important step towards ensuring the progressive change needed to create a more inclusive and equitable government and society. \n>>> RSVP Here
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/upper-west-side-action-group-swingleft-election-protection-of-susan-lerner-of-common-cause/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T161352Z
CREATED:20260429T161325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T161352Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Land & People: Gender-Based Violence & Protecting Indigenous Women
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Indigenous women-led discussion around protecting land\, preventing MMIP\, and resisting harms from extractive industries. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a powerful discussion led by young Indigenous women from across the Americas—land defenders\, storytellers\, and advocates—who are protecting their territories and resisting harms from extractive industries. \nHosted by the Human Impacts Institute at the New York Society for Ethical Culture\, this gathering brings together Indigenous women leaders\, community advocates\, and allies for an open conversation about healing relationships with land and community safety through Indigenous-led solutions. Together\, we’ll explore how protecting the land is deeply connected to preventing gender-based violence and the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP). \n>>> FREE! RSVP Here\nMore About This Event\nAs the world shifts toward a “green” energy transition dependent on large-scale mineral extraction\, Indigenous women—especially youth—face escalating threats on the frontlines of these conflicts. This Indigenous women-led dialogue highlights the direct connection between land dispossession\, extractive industries\, and violence against Indigenous peoples\, centering voices that are often ignored in global climate solutions. \nTimed with the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) 2026 theme of “Indigenous Health and Conflict\,” this dialogue honors the leadership of young Indigenous women who continue legacies of stewardship and resistance passed down from mothers\, grandmothers\, and matriarchs. Through intergenerational storytelling\, reflection\, and action-oriented dialogue\, participants will explore how restoring balance with the land also means restoring safety\, sovereignty\, and healing for communities. \nKey Focus Areas\n\nLinks between land dispossession\, extractive industries\, and the MMIP crisis\nIndigenous women’s land stewardship as protection and resistance\nHow sovereignty\, cultural continuity\, and intergenerational knowledge strengthen community safety\nUsing UNDRIP and international frameworks to demand accountability\nBuilding cross-community solidarity for Indigenous women land defenders\n\nExpected Outcomes\n\nCollaborative policy and community action recommendations\nGreater awareness of how climate and extraction impact MMIWG2S+\nShared strategies to protect Indigenous women\, girls\, and 2-spirit people as part of climate justice\n\nSpeakers: \nAdina Farinango (Kichwa-Otavalo) Artist who uses art as an act of resistance\, healing\, and self-expression. \nLily Joy Winder (Diné\, Southern Ute\, African American) Stanford Master’s in Earth Systems | Digital Strategist with 300k+ Followers \nYanenowi Logan (Seneca Nation) Columbia M.S. in Climate | UN Food and Agriculture Organization Indigenous Knowledge Intern \nKianna Pete (Diné )Environmental advocate\, researcher\, and collaborator. | Tribal Conservation Program Fellow | Board Member at American Indian Community House \nCharitie Ropati (Yup’ik & Samoan) Engineer | Climate Advisor to UN Secretary-General | Regional Facilitator @ Youth Climate Justice Fund | UN Women Leader | Forbes 30U30 | Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award \nModerator:\nDelfina Roybal – Indigenous Communications & Social Media Strategist | Columbia University | Phyllis Stevens Sharp Fellow | Founder of Natives for Zohran NYC\, organizing Indigenous New Yorkers toward political self-determination through community surveying and grassroots mobilization. \nAbout The Human Impacts Institute \nThe Human Impacts Institute (HII) is a NYC-founded nonprofit that harnesses arts\, culture\, and community engagement to spark bold climate action. For over sixteen years\, HII has connected environmental justice\, creative storytelling\, and collective leadership\, centering the voices of those most impacted by the climate crisis. HII offers a unique approach that blends cultural expression\, coalition-building\, and hands-on strategy to bridge the gap between awareness and sustained action. \n🔗 More About the Creative Climate Awards & the Human Impacts Institute: https://www.humanimpactsinstitute.org/cca2026 \nThank you to the New York Society for Ethical Culture for providing us with the space to host this event. \nThis program is made possible\, in part\, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council\, along with generous support from TECO\, DUMBO Business Improvement District\, and the NYC DOT Arts Program.
URL:https://ethical.nyc/events/healing-land-people/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T121500
DTSTAMP:20260430T201629Z
CREATED:20260417T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201629Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Platform with Kate Cohen: The Pope\, the President\, and the Problem of Moral Authority
DESCRIPTION:Free in-person and online! \nWouldn’t it be nice if we had a moral authority to whom we could appeal when we weren’t sure whether something was right or wrong? Or to back us up when we were? In these catastrophic/ridiculous times\, you don’t have to be Catholic to take satisfaction in the Pope’s recent public support of simple decency. But even when the Pope says something self-evidently right\, we have to remind ourselves that morality doesn’t inhere in any one person or text. And that\, perhaps\, our collective desire for such an external authority has helped create the mess we’re in. \nCommunity lunch follows\, free for first-time guests and families participating in the Young Ethical Explorers Program. \nRSVP\n>>RSVP to Join Online via Zoom \n>>RSVP to Join In-Person on Eventbrite \nAbout Kate Cohen\nKate Cohen is a former Washington Post contributing columnist and the author of We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (And Maybe You Should Too)\, which chronicles her journey to outspoken atheism and examines whether nonbelievers can still have the benefits religion promises. For this work and for her columns inspecting American deference to religion\, the Freedom from Religion Foundation honored her with its 2023 “Freethought Heroine” award. She now writes an independent column called Scratch\, about creating — instead of buying or simply accepting — the stuff\, nature\, and purpose of our lives. Follow her on Bluesky and Instagram. \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/sunday-platform-kate-cohen/
LOCATION:Ceremonial Hall (4th Floor)\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Platform
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