What we’re about
The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a Humanist community dedicated to ethical relationships, social justice, and democracy since 1876. We celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s challenges, and work together to build a more just world.
As the founding institution of the Ethical Movement and a cornerstone of Progressivism in New York City, the Society’s members put deed before creed and ethics in action to educate, advocate, organize, and build coalitions to end racism, poverty, and war; abolish the death penalty and mass incarceration; welcome refugees and immigrants; fight climate change and pollution; and more.
To learn more about us, visit our website at ethical.nyc.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Humanist Happy Hour: Himalayan Art at The Rubin MuseumRubin Museum of Art, New York, NY
This month's 4th Friday Humanist Happy Hour will meet at The Rubin Museum of Art to explore their new Himalayan art exhibits.
Free tickets are required, please purchase in advance here.
All are welcome! (Please do not bring food or drink.)# Where
The Rubin Museum of Art
150 W 17th St.
(Map)# Humanist Happy Hour Partners
Our friends at various Humanist groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties.
Center for Inquiry – NYC Branch
https://cfi-nyc.org/
https://www.meetup.com/cfinyc/
The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
https://citycongregation.org/events-calendar/
Gotham Atheists
https://gothamatheists.org/
https://www.meetup.com/GothamAtheists/NYC Atheists In-Person Meeting
https://nycatheists.org/calendar/
https://www.meetup.com/nycatheists/
Secular Humanists Society of New York
https://www.shsny.org/events-calendar
https://www.meetup.com/shsny-org/ - Young Ethical ExplorersNew York Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY
Newcomers are always welcome! To join, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. For more information about our youth and family programming, please visit ethical.nyc/youth.
About Young Ethical Explorers
YEE is our Humanist Sunday school, designed for youngsters from ages 4 to 13, and takes place concurrent with our Sunday Platform meetings. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity, appreciation and respect for others, and knowledge of religions, philosophies, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion, storytelling, dramatization, music, art, games, and field trips.
RSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest, become a member, or enroll in season, please contact Audrey at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
- Sunday PlatformNew York Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY
In-person and online!
For details and to join, please visit http://ethical.nyc/events
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Sunday Platform is our most important and long-standing community event. These gatherings educate, stimulate personal growth, inspire reflection and action, and strengthen our community. Sunday meetings usually begin with music, followed by greetings and a talk given by a Society Leader, member, or guest. Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events, pressing social issues, and Ethical Culture philosophy.
To view previous Sunday Platform addresses and interviews, visit https://ethical.nyc/category/video/ or https://www.youtube.com/NYSEthicalCulture