About us
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
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Masonry Repairs Volunteer Day
Paterson Great Falls, 72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ, USWe welcome volunteers who would like to learn masonry skills while we repair stone walls at Paterson Great Falls National Historic Site.
Under the leadership of Curt Collier, volunteers will be trained in how to safely mix mortar and apply it to cracks throughout the restoration area. Learn how to work with mortar and apply it using professional techniques.
This activity is appropriate for participants 10 years old and up. Wear durable clothes (no shorts) and sturdy shoes.
We will provide all tools and safety equipment, plus water and snacks; you simply need to bring your lunch.Meet at the visitor center parking lot, 72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ. To volunteer, send an email to info@ethicalfocus.org.
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Sunday Gathering: Fighting & Building Power from the Ground Up
Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck, NJ, USAssatta Mann-Colon, community organizing manager at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, will introduce the Institute and its efforts to advocate for Black and other communities of color through three main areas: democracy and justice, criminal justice reform, and economic justice.
This Gathering is at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email admin@ethicalfocus.org by noon on Friday.
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Past events
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