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You’re Invited to a Tour of Historic Doylestown in Bucks County
Join Society Leader Curt Collier, along with members and non-member friends of our Society as we tour the Mercer Museum, Fonthill Castle, the Moravian Pottery and TileWorks, and either the […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »Sunday School Tends its Flourishing Pollinator Garden
With an eye toward next spring, our Family & Friends Circle is tending its environmentally valuable and beautiful pollinator garden this fall, harvesting seeds to replant in May.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »Civil Rights Tour Evokes Sadness and Inspires Determination
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, Leader Curt Collier took members on a tour of historic sites in Georgia and Alabama. Member Ken Karp describes the trip.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A…
Read More »Our New Project Will Explore the Question: Is America an Ethical Nation?
We'll develop an algorithm to track whether we are trending toward being more or less ethical, and to use this tool to spark a national dialogue.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Boost Your Child’s Well-Being Through Volunteering and Acts of Kindness
Our Family & Friends Circle provides the types of activities that reduce loneliness and anxiety. We'd love for you to join us as we kick off the new season on Sept. 15.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A…
Read More »Grant Writing Collaborative Aims to Help Ethical Nonprofits Do More
Our Society is launching its third grant-writing collaborative to help your nonprofit reach its goals. You're invited to share our success!Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Collaboration is Key in our Approach to Social Action
Teamwork is a priority as our Social Action Committee gets ready for the new season, which will include efforts to get out the vote and environmental work. Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »What Was It About Community Weekend?
What was it about Community Weekend that filled the heart of Society President Eric Sandhusen? He ponders the answer in this column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »You’re Invited to Join Historic Civil Rights Tour
The Civil Rights Act was signed into law on July 2, 1964. Many of the events that led to the passage of this act took place at sites in Georgia and […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »City of Water Day: Raising Awareness of our Crucial Ecosystem
Our City of Water Day event will raise awareness of the Hackensack River's role in a much larger ecosystem. You're invited to help!Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Be Part of Our Lifelong Learning Initiative
Teach a class, share your skills, or lead an enriching experience to deepen our connections and be part of our new lifelong learning initiative.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »As We Plan Strategies for the Future, Let’s Look at All That’s Going Well
By Curt Collier Greetings, everyone. A little end of the season review: First, I appreciate the fact that the Society’s past presidents, the Board, and the Program Council, as well […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »Looking Forward: Society and Community
As our Society undergoes change, it will thrive to the extent we recognize the mutual enrichment provided by our Society and the wider community, says President Eric Sandhusen in this column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »What Decisions Can We Make in the Face of Atrocities?
How do we discern an ethical path in the face of horrifying violence and suffering, when the idea of standing by feels unethical? Society Leader Curt Collier provides answers in this column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »Introducing Nadège and Michel Stretz
Our newest members are looking for opportunities to meet people who think critically and have wide interests.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Help Guide the Future of the Hackensack River and Other Community Waterways
Planners at the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Estuary Program invite you to provide input as they build a blueprint for the future of our community waterways.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Give Children Many Opportunities to Practice Ethical Behavior
The environments we cultivate for our children play a crucial role in their ability to make good, ethical decisions, says Leader Curt Collier in this column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Bob and Edy Levine Buried with Full Military Honors
The remains of two longtime members of our Society, Bob and Edith Levine, were interred at National Cemetery with full military honors, capping an extraordinary story of courage and compassion rooted in World War II.Read More Read more at Ethical…
Read More »Many Ways to Celebrate at Spring Art Show and Festival
We welcomed spring with an art show featuring more than 50 works by members and friends, followed by a Spring Arts Festival with singing, dancing, poetry, and a handmade garden!Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A…
Read More »Life is Too Important to be Entrusted to Nationalists, Chauvinists, Bigots, and Racists
Choosing to confront potential disapproval in order to embrace our authenticity can be a life-affirming decision for ourselves and for others, says Leader Curt Collier. Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »On Presidents Day Weekend, Visiting Monuments to Democracy
This Presidents Day weekend, our Family & Friends Circle traveled to Washington, DC, to see some of the iconic monuments to people and principles at the heart of our democracy.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »Two Students–One Muslim, One Jewish–Emphasize Importance of In-Person Dialogue on Israel, Gaza
Teens who organized conversations to 'really understand the other perspective' are interviewed by member Lisa Schwartz.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Youth Mental Health Training Attracts Many Participants
Our recent Youth Mental Health workshops drew 34 participants, including Teaneck officials, school board representatives, and others. More workshops will be planned.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Celebrate the Art of Spring!
Every year we celebrate the return of spring. It’s a time of joy and beauty, energy and creation. This year on March 16-17, our Spring Festival will be a celebration […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Requirements for Submitting Artwork for Spring Arts Festival
Who is eligible This show is open to all members of the Bergen Ethical Culture Society and the Society’s Sunday School students, as well as Teaneck High School students by […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A…
Read More »Awash in Gratitude
Society President Eric Sandhusen, in his latest column, is grateful that 'we continue to be an assembly of people who care enough, and give enough' to move our Society forward.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »Bring Your Appetite for Ideas to our Soup Symposium
In a six-week Soup Symposium, Leader Curt Collier invites you to discuss the world of ideas conveyed through art and science.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Through Art and Science, Seeking Common Ground
Both art and science search for the universal feelings rooted in human experience, says Leader Curt Collier in this column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Celebrate Darwin Day–and Evolution–With Us!
We're celebrating Charles Darwin's revolutionary Theory of Evolution with artwork, games, readings, and a Phylum Sustainability Café. Join us!Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Thank You to a Community That Feels Like Home
Because of the commitment and vitality of our members, we can look forward in 2024 to building on our success, says Leader Curt Collier in this column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Looking Forward: Do You Believe in Magic?
We don't have to believe in magic to experience it–especially lately at our Society, says President Eric Sandhusen in his latest column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »You’re Invited: Humanist for the Holidays
We'd love to welcome you to our three-week Humanist for the Holidays celebration, starting with the Winter Festival–Light of Peace on Dec. 16 and ending with our Do Tell! Diner on Dec. 31.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of…
Read More »Join our Celebration of Human Rights
On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, join us in celebrating all the peoples and nations who aspire to greater protections. Reaffirm with us our commitment […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »Our Research Highlights the Need to Connect Local Residents and Public Spaces
Our recently completed "Through These Gates" project highlights the need for community groups such as ours to help build connections between area residents and public places.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »We Must Continue to Work Toward the Conditions of Peace
This holiday season the Society continues to focus on understanding the conditions of peace and how to work toward them, says Leader Curt Collier in this column. Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Let’s Join Forces Against Disinformation
You're invited to join Leader Curt Collier for an important talk and three hands-on workshops as our Society establishes a new team to tackle disinformation.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Join Our Grant-Writing Pool to Learn and Collaborate
Our Society is forming a grant-writing pool to fund ethical projects and to raise the capacity of Ethical Culture organizations and like-minded partners to impact our world.Read More and Register Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »As I See It: Justice and Redress are Essential to Human Dignity
As advocates for human dignity everywhere, our cause is to improve and empower the structures that might at long last hold people proportionately and personally accountable for violence in all its forms, says Society President Eric Sandhusen.Read…
Read More »Our Lives Should be Like Modern Dance
Life, like modern dance, can be a whirl of movement, but it should be purposeful enough to generate something virtuous and transformative, says Leader Curt Collier.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Calling All Families to our Fall Festival!
What better way to celebrate the fall season than with arts, crafts, fun games, a romp in the bounce house, and so much more! We're inviting the community to our large lawn on Oct. 29 for our biggest Fall Festival yet.Read More Read more at…
Read More »We Grow and Flourish When We Help Others Do the Same
We can build a life for ourselves in a way that allows others to do the same. In fact, our success is dependent on such reciprocity, says Leader Curt Collier in his latest column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ:…
Read More »Members, Friends Join March to End Fossil Fuels
Society members and friends joined a reported 75,000 marchers representing over 200 organizations at Sunday's March to End Fossil Fuels, sponsored by Food and Water Watch, in New York City.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of…
Read More »A Sleepover Under Stars and Amid Bright Lights
A sleepover on the roof of the New York Society for Ethical Culture was a unique opportunity for 10 children and 10 adults from our Society. They played games, took in the urban landscape, and celebrated community.Read More Read more at Ethical…
Read More »Looking Forward: Our New Season Holds Lots of Promise
As full and fun as our summer was, the upcoming year promises even more, says Society President Eric Sandhusen, as we shift to bring more music, art, and poetry into our Sunday experience, and to increase community-building and connection.Read More…
Read More »Social Action Team Offers Opportunities to Put Deed Before Creed
Our Social Action Committee, chaired by Lisa Schwartz, has plans for our Society to make a difference in the arenas of democracy, climate change, and immigration, as well as with our neighbors here in North Jersey.Read More Read more at Ethical…
Read More »As We Help Commemorate the 1963 March on Washington, We Continue to Work for Racial Justice
At the commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington, Society President Eric Sandhusen emphasized the Society's commitment to racial justice. Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Looking Forward: Report from the AEU Assembly
By Eric Sandhusen The delegates to the 108th Annual Assembly of the American Ethical Union (AEU) convened virtually last week to elect officers and plot a future for the organization, […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »Linger Over the Memories That Lift You Up
"Some memories come covered with falling snow, while other memories are tinted in orange and smell of cinnamon and fall, but it’s my summer memories I spend more time lingering over," says Leader Curt Collier in his latest…
Read More »Looking Forward: Is Ethical Culture a Thing We Do, or a Way We Live?
In this column, Society President Eric Sandhusen says it's pointless to ask himself whether Ethical Culture is a religion. The important question is whether it is his religion.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »Instead of Accepting What Is, Let’s Consider Possibilities for Change
How do we know what can be changed, and what can't? Ethical Culture is working with others to explore the possibilities of life itself, says Leader Curt Collier in his latest column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »Society Co-Sponsors Rally for Oil Train Safety
On the 10th anniversary of the deadly Lac-Mégantic train derailment, we are joining more than a dozen other North Jersey organizations calling for safety legislation at a rally in Teaneck, July 6.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture…
Read More »Our ‘City of Water Day’ Event Will Help Neighbors Understand Impact of Sea-Level Rise
Our City of Water Day event, July 15, will show how the Hackensack River is part of a much larger ecosystem, which is threatened by climate change. Can you help?Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Looking Forward: Our Society Inspires Me
Especially after Community Weekend, President Eric Sandhusen is excited about what lies ahead for our Society. He gives details in this debut column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Planet & Progress Team Now Hiring Youth Age 15-22
Youth age 15 to 22 may apply to work with a team to restore a stream in a county park, receive training in stone work, learn environmental construction, and earn $600 for a 40-hour week.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
Read More »Have a Seat! New Meetinghouse Chairs Will be Comfy and Attractive
We're getting new chairs with upholstered, padded seats, thanks to the work of our Building Committee's Decorating team.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Let’s Increase our Society’s Relevance by Meeting Younger Generations Where They Are
In today's American culture, young adults need our support to become engaged in the Society's work, says Leader Curt Collier in his latest column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Leader’s Vision: Innovative Programs and New Income
At our Spring Membership Meeting last Sunday, Leader Curt Collier provided an overview of the State of our Society. He cited our robust programming in the last year, including regular […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »Meet New Member Gerry Migliore
Gerry Migliore, who has a long relationship with Ethical Culture, has joined our Society. He says he is interested in helping to create programs and to build our congregation.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A…
Read More »Open Mic Variety Night Gets Even Better!
Open Mic Variety Night, which draws excellent performers and has good audience turnout, is getting even better: Now admission is free, snacks and beverages are available for purchase, and masking is optional.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture…
Read More »We’re Participating in ‘No Mow May’ for Sake of Bees—and our Food Supply
No Mow May allows flowers to bloom on a lawn, which aids early-season pollinators, including bees, which are crucial for our food supply.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Longtime Member Arlene Spark Dies
Arlene Spark, a member of our Society for more than 40 years, died on Monday. Former Leader Joe Chuman will officiate at her funeral on Thursday.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »As I See It: Our Society is Laying the Groundwork for a Vibrant Future
As Jim Norman ends his term as president, he has confidence in our Society's leadership, its vision for the future, and in all those who are helping to make that vision a reality.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County,…
Read More »Sharing my Zeal for Classical Music—and Culinary Delights
Accomplished pianist Azar Gordon recently shared her zest for classical music and her culinary skills with fellow members.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Let’s be Intentional about Thanking Mothers—and Others—for Making our Lives Easier
We should take the time to share real gratitude for mothers—and others—who give us comfort and support, says Leader Curt Collier in his latest column.Read More Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ: A Humanist…
Read More »Advice from Planned Parenthood on Supporting Reproductive Rights
Michelle Gil, public affairs manager of Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey, who was our speaker at the April 16 Gathering, provided follow-up information on how individuals can get involved in work to preserve…
Read More »At Banned Books Festival, kids talk about their favorites
Our Society’s children had a featured role in our second annual Banned Books Festival. They discussed the meaning of banning books and then got to talk about their favorite books. […] Read more at Ethical Culture Society of Bergen…
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