“I want to make space for real and genuine change rather than continuing to paper over existing issues. The transformation the Ethical Culture movement needs won’t rest on the ideas of one person. We need to be willing to engage deeply in self-reflection as individuals and societies, and commit to unlearning ways that have harmed us and learning new ways of being in community.” - Khandra Sears
Read her first Message from the President as Board President by clicking on the link below.
Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island and Hempstead Community Land Trust Fundraiser
Courtesy of the AEU Multi-Society Gathering Grant, over 100 people attended a fundraiser hosted by the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island (ESHLI) and the Hempstead Community Land Trust (HCLT).
During a wonderful event with great food and entertainment, over $5,000 (10x more than the grant EHSLI received) was raised with all proceeds going to support the HCLT. Check out the highlights by clicking on the link to the slideshow below. Way to go Long Island members!
Everyone had an unforgettable time rekindling friendships while enjoying delicious food, games, face painting, and music from Brooklyn's Artist in Residence: Dupree and Barry Kornhauser. Don't take our word for it, check out the fun by clicking on the link below.
Friendships, Professor Harry Reis, University of Rochester
Host: Ethical Humanists of Rochester
Date: Wednesday, September 6th
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
The Ethical Humanists of Rochester will be joined by special guest, Harry Reis. Harry is a professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester. He will be talking about friendship and the fundamental role it plays in our lives.
We will explore what our obligations are to our friends, why some friendships last and others don’t, and much more. Click on the link below to RSVP and learn more.
A Conversation with Human Rights Attorney Steven Donziger
Host: New York Society for Ethical Culture
Date: Tuesday, September 12th
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
When it comes to climate justice, chances are you have heard of human rights attorney Steven Donziger. On behalf of Amazonian communities, he sued Chevron and won a historic $9.5 billion pollution case against them. The gas and oil behemoth then orchestrated a scorched-earth retaliation campaign against Steven that led to him being imprisoned and disbarred.
Despite the attacks waged against him, he continues his fight for environmental justice. Buy your ticket today to join the New York Society for Ethical Culture in the illustrious Adler Hall for this can’t-miss event! All sales for this event will go to support the Donziger-Amanzon Defense Fund. See you there!
We are building our skills to be of service to our Societies and AEU in both community building and addressing harm and conflict. We practice in our communities in between our monthly meetings to strengthen and heal our Societies and communities.
It’s a gentle and dedicated group and you are welcome to join and learn with us. If you have any questions, please contact Louise Jett at ljett@aeu.org.
Education at every age is an integral part of our Movement. The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County uses an intergenerational approach. Parents and young students work together to address ways they can serve their communities.
Leader Curt Collier shares how this method embodies the values of Ethical Culture in a hands-on-environment. Email admin@ethicalfocus.org for the Zoom link to attend.
Special Virtual Documentary Night: COVID’s Hidden Toll
Host: Ethical Humanists of Atlanta
Date: Sunday, September 17th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Channel your inner Ken Burns by joining our friends at the Ethical Humanists of Atlanta for their upcoming Virtual Documentary Night! In honor of National Hispanic Month and Labor Day, they will be discussing the film Frontline which examines the COVID pandemic and the unfair impact on immigrants from the global south working on farms and meat-packing plants.
Attendees will also hear from co-director, writer, and producer Andrés Cediel for a special Q&A. Click on the link below to RSVP and watch the movie. See you then!
NoVES Discussion: Wokeness. What is it? Is it Bad?
Host: Northern Virginia Ethical Society
Date: Sunday, September 24th
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
What does the word “woke” mean? Is it a tool of the culture wars? Is it simply describing someone who is aware and knowledgeable about the social issues that exist in our country? It depends on who you ask. And, what does it mean to you?
TheNorthern Virginia Ethical Society invites you to share your views on wokeness and to discuss why some people feel so threatened by this term. Mark your calendars and click on the link below for the Zoom link.
