
What we’re about
The Philadelphia Ethical Society is a community of individuals dedicated to nurturing more meaningful and engaged lives. We meet each Sunday at 11:00AM to seek wisdom, nurture compassion, and stoke humanist inspiration. We believe that deed is more important than creed, and we work as individuals and together to allow all people to be safe, educated and empowered. Our shared values include respecting the worth of every person, building ethical relationships, and establishing social justice. We are non-theist, embracing neither atheism nor theism, choosing instead to focus on “the hear and now” through cooperative naturalistic solutions to local and global challenges.
Here at our community home you’ll find thoughtful classes, humanist celebrations, and opportunities to join others working for social justice while having fun! In Philadelphia, since 1885, the Ethical Humanist Society has served as a meeting place for many progressive groups, including currently Pennsylvanians for an Alternative to the Death Penalty and Amnesty International. We are part of the American Ethical Union and are affiliated though this federation with the Secular Coalition for America. Visit us at 1906 Rittenhouse Square or on-line at phillyethics.org or contact Leader Hugh Taft-Morales at LeaderHugh@phillyethics.org.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Speed Deeding activism fairPhiladelphia Ethical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Join the Philadelphia Ethical Society and the American Ethical Union on Friday, July 25th at 7 pm for “Speed Deeding,” our activism fair!
This event will showcase the work of community organizations and give guests a chance to directly participate and contribute to various causes — like tabling at a resources fair, but with an action-oriented bent.
Activities at Speed Deeding stations might range from signing petitions to making seed clusters to contributing to a collaborative documentary and beyond.
This event is free, but contributions are welcome — donations will defray the cost of food and entertainment. Pizza will be provided, as well as music by Project Philly.
You can read more about this event here. We hope to see you there!