What we’re about
We are a friendly group focused on ethical living, community connection, and bringing out the best in people. We explore together what it means to live ethically as individuals, in relationships, and in the larger world. Ethical Culture was founded in 1876 as an alternative to traditional religion. The focus is on human lives and relationships, rather than theology and ritual. Our core belief is in the inherent worth and dignity of each individual. Moved by what we see in the surrounding community, we collaborate to deliver meals and supplies to the Grace Solutions shelter for unhoused individuals in San Jose. We are a listening, caring, mutually supportive, and fun-loving fellowship. Learn more at our website, and pick an event here on our Meetup page to give us a try. Welcome!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Constitution Day in the US: Is the document still relevant? Any action required?Link visible for attendees
September 17 is Constitution Day in the US, commemorating the day in 1787 when 37 white men gathered to sign the document they had created.
The preamble: We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, Insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
While the US Constitution is a legal document, we can ask ourselves what responsibility we have, as individuals, to know what it says and to defend it in these times. Is there anything we should be doing?
How are we as a body politic doing with each of those six ideals? We have less than a perfect union, are still working on justice, are not seeing domestic tranquility in the news, are still figuring out what "common defence" means, are still figuring out who can benefit from the promotion of general welfare and are still working on the balance between the "blessings of Liberty" and an individual's responsibilities to the common good.
Where do you fit in here? Can we assume the Constitution and the government it created will last, no matter what?
Let's talk, keeping in mind the encouragement of Felix Adler, the founder of Ethical Culture, to look around us, see what the issues are, discuss remedies, and act together.
Take a look at the US Constitution here:
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcriptPlease be prepared to have your camera on, a requirement of attending this virtual meeting.
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Passcode is ethics. - How a Hydra Learns to Speak with One Voice -- Spotlight with Curt CollierNeutra House , Los Altos, CA
Progressives find it hard to unite behind a single message—often resulting in fragmented, less effective movements. But unity isn’t just a lofty ideal; it's both possible and essential. Clear, universal messages have the power to bring cohesion and amplify impact, and to draw in partners you didn’t think were possible. Join activist Curt Collier in determining how to build effective, diverse coalitions.
This interactive gathering, led by Ethical Culture Leader Curt Collier, is part of our monthly 'Spotlight' series, where speakers encourage us to broaden our ethical outlook on the world. We mix in a little live music, light refreshment, and community sharing. The program runs from 11 AM to 12:30 PM, and all are encouraged to stay for lunch on the patio from 12:45 to 1:45. Bring something to share if you like.
For more information about Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley, visit our website at: ecssv.org (http://ecssv.org/) and see our other events on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/Ethical-Culture-Society-of-Silicon-Valley/))
