The AEU put out a statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Click on the link below to read it.

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

Love Ethical Culture? Then do we have the event for you! The New York Society for Ethical Culture Leaders Dr. Joe Chuman and. Dr. Richard Koral will be moderating a discussion this Sunday on the history and beliefs of Ethical Humanism as well as the ways it applies to the present day. See you there!

In this month's installment brought to you by the Ethical Society of Long Island, we will be discussing the boundaries of legitimate group expression and what is considered beyond the limits. Interested? click on the link below to learn more. We hope to see you there.

Event Name: Virtual Documentary Night: Julia Scotti - Funny That Way

Calling all you ethical movie buffs, the Ethical Humanists of Atlanta are hosting their monthly Virtual Documentary Night and you're invited! This month, they will be discussing the documentary, Julia Scotti: Funny That Way. This film tells the story of transgender comedian, Julia Scotti. Get a backstage pass into her life by seeing the infinite amount of humor and courage it takes to be Julia. Following an interactive discussion, everyone will reconvene from their small group discussions to pick the next documentary that will be the subject of next month's meeting. So, harness your inner movie critic and join us on July 10th at 7pm ET!

Meeting ID: 875 5525 6659

Passcode: 861888

Do you think the education system in this country needs a monumental overhaul? It turns out you're not alone. As part of their ongoing Speaker Series, the Westchester Community for Ethical Culture will be hosting writer and academic, Freddie DeBoer. Freddie will be discussing his book, The Cult of Smart, which challenges the myths associated with education and demands that we do nothing short of a top-to-bottom reform. If you're in the Westchester area, make sure to mark your calendars for what will be a fascinating and enlightening event. We hope to see you there.

On June 5th, the New York Society for Ethical Culture hosted a platform on a topic that society has been struggling with since the dawn of time; how to abolish war. 102 days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Leader Dr. Nori Rost talks about the feasibility of eradicating war from everyday life and what citizens like ourselves can do to make this pipe dream a reality.

While it looks like this country is going backward when it comes to protecting our democratic rights and freedoms, it's natural to feel pessimistic. However, democracy is bigger than one politician or one party; it's a system of governance run by the people, for the people. That means there is a lot that you can do to help this country live up to the ideals that it stands for. Not sure where to start? Our friends at the Ethical Action Committee put together a list of actions to pursue. Have any ideas that you want to add? Email the EAC Chair (Carolyn A. Parker) at ethical-action.chair@aeu.org. Remember, the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing. So, do your part in bringing this country back into the light by doing your part. We can't wait to hear all about it.

In this month's edition of Society Spotlight, we will be learning about the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (BSEC), courtesy of Muriel Tillinghast. Thanks Muriel!

Society name: Brooklyn Ethical Culture Society

Year it was founded: 1906

Current president: Tom Castelnuovo

"In general usage in our society, ethical culture means to (re)establish soundness and integrity both in our interpersonal as well as our institutional relationships. Our aim is to provide a concrete foundation in the thinking of our members towards all of the aspects of their daily lives, to improve and live the best possible “self” they can be. Touching our institutions can be challenging, but at BSEC, with our collaborative inter-relationships – yes, we are still trying to improve internal and external communications – we reach each other and policy-makers to influence issues which are pertinent to us. It is not always smooth, but enough of us feel that this movement towards “the good/decency in us and the good/decency in others” is worthy of our being tenacious and working out our differences to a common and positive outcome." 

"An example of what your society is doing to address a key issue affecting your community: The Ethical Action Committee is fused with Lucy’s Children (LC) at BSEC. Almost by definition, we are multicultural in committee make-up and focused particularly on Black life in America. What comes to our interest, we bring forward for the group. LC is a learning and discussion vehicle to do all of the following:

Ethical Culture is the story in the exclusive about the Susquehanna Valley Ethical Society from the newspaper, The Daily Item. Author Julie Mensch does a deep dive on SVES, Ethical Culture, and much more. Check out this amazing article to read all about it!

Speaking to speaking to WBGO, a jazz radio station in Newark, NJ, Leader Dr. Nori Rost of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, talks about the Juneteenth fundraising concert NYSEC hosted with all proceeds benefitting Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. The interview starts at the 7-minute mark and ends at 18 minutes and 30 seconds.