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AEU Announcements - June 2022
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Upcoming Events
Event Name: Happiness and Its Ethics
Host: Ethical Humanists of Rochester
Date: June 1st
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
While the emotion of happiness feels great, it's more than just sunshine and rainbows personified. At this month's meeting, our friends at the Ethical Humanist Society of Rochester will examine this upbeat feeling through an ethical lens and explore all the factors we interact with during our lifelong pursuit of happiness. We hope to see you there!
To paraphrase Olivia Newton-John, "Let's Get Ethical!" Moderated by Leader Dr. Richard Koral, the New York Ethical Society for Ethical Culture will dive into the beliefs and practices of Ethical Humanism through a lively and interactive discussion. Interested? Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
It's movie night at the Ethical Humanists of Atlanta and you're invited! On June 5th, they will be discussing the documentary, Passing.This film follows the lives of three young transmen of color and their thoughts on gender identity and being misperceived as cisgender. Following an interactive discussion, everyone will reconvene from their small group discussions to pick the next documentary that they will watch before next month's meeting. So, channel your inner Ken Burns and join us on June 5th at 7 pm EDT!
Event Name: Further Reflection: Anti-Racist Discussions
Host: American Ethical Union
Date: June 6th and June 8th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
In partnership with the American Humanist Association, our Anti-Racist Discussions series continues on June 6th and June 8th with our final two sessions. So join us the great conversations we had last month to see how we can do our part in addressing racism in the country. We hope to see you there.
Host: Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture
Date: June 12th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM ET
During these challenging times, it's becoming quite challenging to maintain a glass-half-full mentality. Leader Jone Johnson Lewis of the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture will reflect on some different meanings of optimism and cultivate that feeling so you can manage to see the bright side in the face of challenging obstacles.
When it come to getting our act together on climate change, three is the magic number. Join the New York Society for Ethical Culture,as they welcome Third Act founder, Bill McKibben. Bill will talk about his latest novel, The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon: A Graying American Looks Back at his Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell Happened. He will also speak about what the Third Act is doing to address climate and racial justice. Looking forward to hearing Bill, register today to save your virtual seat!
On April 20th, we hosted our latest Salon on Peace and Climate. Moderated by Nori Rost, we heard from James Croft, Curt Collier, and Bart Worden as they shared their thoughts and insights on the causes and effects of the Ukraine invasion as well as possible resolutions. Wish you could've been there? We heard you loud and clear! Check out the link below for the full recording of the event.
Featured in The Guardian, Nori Rost, Leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, spoke about her first experience at a pro-choice event and her fear that the threats to one's individual rights won't stop with the repeal of Roe v Wade. Read all about it in the link below (Nori's section begins towards the bottom).
In celebration of Earth Day at Phil Rizzuto Park in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the Ethical Society of Bergen County planted groves of trees, which will provide a healthier environment for local wildlife and plant life by soaking up rainwater. To learn more about this event featured in Union News Daily, check out the link below.
Later this month, Jé Exodus Hooper, Consulting Leader of the Susquehanna Valley Ethical Society, will be moderating two panel discussions at the 81st Annual Conference of the American Humanist Association. Read all about Jé's events in the link below. We can't wait to hear all about it!
