What we’re about
The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a progressive, ethics-centered community and is part of the Ethical Culture movement which was founded in New York City in 1873 by Felix Adler. Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life.
Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Members participate in social justice and community building projects. There's also plenty of opportunities for fun and games through our community wide celebrations.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Soup SymposiumEthical Culture Society of Bergen County, Teaneck, NJ
Leader Curt Collier will have a monthly Soup Symposium, lively conversations exploring the history of Western philosophy and ideas, from September through December at the meetinghouse.
These discussions will offer not only intellectual nourishment, but physical sustenance, too. Optional soup (including vegetarian choices) and roll will be available for just $6.
The October and November sessions will have a Zoom option, using the same Zoom link as the Gathering. To receive the Zoom link, please email admin@ethicalfocus.org by Friday at noon.
Here's the lineup:
Saturday, Sept. 20, 7 pm: Ruining Your Favorite Movie with Meta-Analysis
Sunday, Oct. 5, 12:45 pm: Wait, Who are the Good Guys?
Sunday, Nov. 2, 12:45 pm: Is there a Greatest Good?
Friday, Dec. 5, 7 pm: Philosophy Quiz Night
We hope you'll be part of the philosophical conversation––and enjoy the soup!
- Sunday Gathering: What's Happening at Delaney Hall?Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, Teaneck, NJ
Kathy O’Leary, New Jersey coordinator for Pax Christi USA, the Catholic peace organization, will discuss the situation at Delaney Hall in Newark, where immigrants are being detained.
She will talk about actions we can take and will fill us in on the history of detention in New Jersey. We hope you can join us for this important talk.
This Gathering is at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email admin@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Friday.
