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Let's keep the post Presidents' Planning Retreat (PPR) momentum going shall we!? Board President Carolyn Parker shares in this month's Message from the President the two developments that will have a significant impact on the AEU moving forward.

Bart Worden Retires as Executive Director of the AEU



After 10 years at the AEU and many more as a significant contributor to the Ethical Culture movement, Bart Worden retired from his role as Executive Director with his last day at the helm being yesterday. Words can't express the gratitude that we have for Bart's contributions, efforts, and sacrifices throughout his successful tenure as Executive Director. For his final entry under our Bart's Blog column, Bart reflects on his time at the AEU and shares what comes next for our organization.

Event Name: How to Talk to Kids About the "Big Question"

Host: Westchester Community for Ethical Culture

Date: Sunday, December 4th

Time: 3:00 PM ET

After a fantastic appearance at this year's Ethical Education Workshop during Assembly, award-winning children's book author J.R. Becker is back! Joining us courtesy of our friends at the Westchester Community for Ethical Culture, J.R. will kickoff this event with a kids' book reading of Annabelle & Aiden: Worlds Within Us along with activities that your children will love! Next for just the adults (childcare will be provided), J.R. will share his insights on how he writes about the big questions about science, philosophy, and religion to kids. If you find yourself in the greater Westchester area, make sure to stop by for what will be a can't-miss event for the whole family!

Event Name: Adler Dialogue Group

Host: Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture

Date: Thursday, December 8th

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Can’t get enough of Ethical Culture? Get your fill at the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture’s Adler Dialogue Group! Each meeting will focus on essays written by Felix Adler with participants discussing these works and how they still resonate today. Interested? Click on the link below for more information and to register today!

Event Name: What's Hope Got To Do With It?

Date: Sunday, December 11th

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

In a world full of darkness, let hope be your guiding light. Check out this Sunday Platform from our friends at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture as they talk about their monthly HOPE Dinners and the tremendous impact it has on the community. Founded by Janine Deitz and Donna Roberts, the purpose of the HOPE Dinners was to foster hope and connections during the height of the AIDS crisis. As we find ourselves living through another pandemic, learn how these monthly get togethers can provide you with the community and inspiration we all need when living through tough times.

Event Name: Futures Reading Group

Host: Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture 

Date: Wednesday, December 14th

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET

Looking for a group of people to share your love of Sci-Fi and Ethical Culture with? Then do I have the group for you! From our friends at the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, the Futures Reading Group will center around a wide range of literary works where participants will analyze the problems and potentials of what the future has in store for us. Interested? Read more and RSVP by clicking on the link below!

Event Name: #ThisIsFlatbush!

Host: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

Date: Sunday, December 18th

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Gentrification has long fueled the flames of the housing crisis in urban areas, with developers seeing dollar signs and pushing out low-income residents in the process. However, residents in Flatbush, Brooklyn are not going down without a fight. Thanks to our friends at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, Imani Keith Henry from Equality for Flatbush will breakdown the current situation in Flatbush, what his organization is doing about it, and much more. Mark your calendars and make sure to save your virtual seat by RSVPing today!

Event Name: BSEC Celebrates Kwanzaa

Host: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

Date: Thursday, December 29th

Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET

Join Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture as they celebrate Kwanzaa with special guest Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper and musical performances from DuPree and Barry Kornhauser. Rita Wilson will host what will be vibrant and fun holiday event. Stay tuned to learn more and to RSVP by checking out BSEC's website! 

Event Name: From Felix Adler to Modern Ethical Humanism

Host: Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture

Date: January 8th - May 21st

Time: Click on the event description for more details

Please join the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture and Leader-in-Training Louise Jett for a series of Platforms and workshops entitled “From Felix Adler to Modern Ethical Humanism.” The series will start in January and run into May. It is a new year and a great time for forging friendships reacquainting yourself with Ethical Humanism. Your participation will also help Louise complete her Leadership training with the National Leaders Council. We will begin by exploring the history of Ethical Culture before discussing Black history, the contribution of women in the movement, ethical creativity and modern Humanism. All of the events will take place on Zoom and of course, all are welcome to attend. 

Shoutout to the New York Society for Ethical Culture for the extra attention they received as they promoted the importance of voting in the midterm elections in the form of 1.1 million Twitter users! Musician and Animal Rights Activist Moby posted a photo with NYSEC's banner as a backdrop for his plea to motivate his followers to do their civic duty and protect democracy in the process by voting. So, show some love to NYSEC by clicking on the link below and tagging them (@ethicalnyc) in the comments. Keep up the good work NYSEC!