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.
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Grant Writing Collaborative: Learn the Basics
Location not specified yetOur Grant Writing Collaborative, under the direction of experienced grantwriter and Leader Curt Collier, will cover the basics of this valuable method of fundraising, including identifying potential grantors and opportunities for collaboration with like-minded nonprofits.
The sessions will meet on Zoom the second Wednesday of each month, October through May, 7:30 to 9 pm. The $100 fee covers up to four people from your nonprofit organization.
You're invited to get all the details and to register. See if it's right for your nonprofit!
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Help Raise Science Literacy
Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck, NJ, USThis free in-house training program is aimed at improving science communication and science literacy in non-academic settings. Biology interns from Montclair State University are participating, and the program is open to community members ages 18 to 80-plus.
Together, we will explore why science matters, what current research says about effective communication, and how to design and deliver evidence-based science events and workshops for diverse audiences that lead to information retention and spark curiosity.
Participants will not only learn new approaches but will have opportunities to practice and refine them in real-world settings.
The training is most Fridays through May 29, 2 to 5 pm, at the Society's meetinghouse. You may get more details and register. We'd love to have you on the team!
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Sunday Gathering: A Blue Helmet in Haiti
Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Ave, Teaneck, NJ, USSociety member Euclides Dos Santos Bento will share memories of his two deployments with Brazil’s Armed Forces under the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, including in 2007 and 2011.
At a very young age, the then “Cabo Dos Santos” was thrust into a leadership role with the Brazilian Military Police, helping to maintain order in a nation gripped by tragedy and instability.
Our speaker will share stories of how his unit worked to fulfill the desperate need for basic food and shelter, especially for orphaned children. He will reflect on all of these experiences and about how he found, then and now, reassurance in nature and in friendship.
During his deployments, Euclides learned some Haitian Creole and never imagined he would one day live in the US, working alongside Haitian refugees. To this day, Haitians greet Brazilians as “bon bahgai” (good friend), showing that a lasting bond was born from those difficult times.
For his courage during these missions, Euclides received a formal commendation from his commanding officer and a medal from the United Nations.
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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