New York Society for Ethical Culture

10/09/2026

Sunday live and online! We're thrilled to be joined by Lily Joy Winder, a Diné and Southern Ute professional working to put Indigenous expertise at the center of climate policy and public life. Join: https://ethical.nyc/events/sunday-platform-lily-joy-winder/

10/09/2026

The Ethical Culture community mourns the loss of Leader Edward L. Ericson, who died on October 1, 2026, at age 97.

Edward dedicated his life to Ethical Humanism through decades of service as a Leader, author, activist, and former president of the American Ethical Union. His leadership, scholarship, and advocacy helped shape the Ethical Culture Movement, advance social justice and human dignity, and strengthen connections with the broader Humanist community.

We invite you to read more about Edward’s life, work, and enduring impact on the Ethical Culture Movement: https://aeu.org/2026/10/remembering-edward-l-ericson

10/05/2026

09/25/2026

POSTPONED: This Sunday's Street Fair has been rescheduled to avoid the nor'easter. NEW DATE: Saturday, October 24. Learn more and join us! https://ethical.nyc/streetfair

Join us on Sunday 9/27 for our second annual street fair featuring community organizations, local vendors, global food, children's activities, and music and dance performances! Schedule: https://ethical.nyc/streetfair

09/23/2026

Don't miss this timely online workshop with our Leader Emerita Dr. Anne Klaeysen and our Youth and Family Programs Coordinator Audrey Kindred!

Rethink the Holidays, Keep the Joy! Register for the Ethical-izing Holiday Celebrations Workshop Series.

How can we celebrate holidays without setting aside our values around sustainability, waste, food, commercialism, and competition?

This three-part workshop series offers practical ways to rethink familiar celebrations with greater ethical intention. Participants will explore creative approaches to planning holidays with more integrity, sustainability, and joy.

The series is led by Audrey Kindred, AEU Leader in Training and Children, Youth, and Family program leader at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, and Anne Klaeysen, Leader Emerita of the New York Society for Ethical Culture and former Leader of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island.

Workshops will meet on Zoom on the first Wednesday of October, November, and December, beginning Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. ET.

Registration required: https://aeu.org/2026/09/ethical-izing-holiday-celebrations-workshop-series/

09/15/2026

Join us on Sunday 9/27 for our second annual street fair featuring community organizations, local vendors, global food, children's activities, and music and dance performances! Schedule: https://ethical.nyc/streetfair

07/20/2026

Many thanks to the staff at Blythedale Children's Hospital for hosting our members as we explored an important part of the Society's history!

Thank you to New York Society for Ethical Culture for visiting our hospital. In 1891, a group of women from the organization founded Blythedale Children’s Hospital, originally known as the Teaching and Visiting Guild for Crippled Children. Since then, Blythedale has grown into a national leader in caring for medically complex children, and it was a pleasure to show the group how far we’ve come over the past 135 years.

06/18/2026

Now Hiring: A unique three-week experience in habitat restoration, teamwork, and democracy-building for teens! Apply at https://ethical.nyc/climatecorps

06/02/2026

Join Naacp, Mid-Manhattan Branch and the New York Society for Ethical Culture for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration featuring the legendary Bill Saxton & the Harlem All-Stars, former Ray Charles Raelette Angela Workman, and more! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/junteenth-celebration-w-naacp-mid-manhattan-branch-and-ethical-culture-tickets-1988728815422?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of our members, friends, neighbors, and allies who came out last week to help us celebrate our 150th anniversary and reconnect for what's next!

Council Member Gale A. Brewer The Encampment Felipe Luciano American Ethical Union