Men's Group
Wednesday, August 1
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Room 508
Summer Writing Workshop
Thursday, August 2
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Room 508
Sunday Meeting, August 5
Early Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. - Will resume again on Sunday, September 9.
Sunday Meeting - 10:15 a.m. - Ceremonial Hall - 4th Fl.
"The Happiness Myth"
Jennifer Michael Hecht
Sheila KleinwaldPresides
Jennifer is a poet, historian, philosopher, and author. Born in Glen Cove, New York on Long Island, Jennifer attended Adelphi University. She earned her Ph.D. in the History of Science from Columbia University in 1995 and for a time studied at the Université de Caen, in France. She currently teaches poetry and philosophy in the Graduate Writing Program of The New School and is a fellow of the New York Institute for the Humanities.
Jennifer's scholarly articles and poetry have been published in many journals and magazines. She has also written book reviews for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The American Scholar and other publications. She has written several columns for The New York Times online "Times Select."
Sunday School - Ethics for Children - Will resume again in September
Afternoon Activities - 1:45 p.m. - Will resume again on Sunday, September 9.
Film Showing
Wednesday, August 8
7:00-9:30 PM (doors open at 6:30)
Ceremonial Hall - 4th Floor
Black Gold: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee - Heather Grady, Director of Policy and Partnerships for Realizing Rights an ethical globalization initiative, will lead the discussion. Suggested contribution: $10 (two beverages and popcorn are included).
Summer Writing Workshop
Thursday, August 9
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Room 508
What’s So Bad About Abortion?
Thursday, August 9
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Room 514
The NY Salon and the New York Society for Ethical Culture presents: What’s So Bad About Abortion?
Abortion is one of the most contentious issues in American politics, but the most recent polls show that most voters fall somewhere between the extremes. This has led some to suggest that Democrats need a more nuanced view of abortion to win back the electorate. As the 2008 presidential race to the White House gets into full swing this international panel will examine:
- Why is abortion such an important issue in electoral politics in the US compared to Europe?
- What’s so bad about abortion?
- Why do women need the right to abortion?
- Should we seek a middle ground?
- Which 2008 presidential candidates, if any, will defend the right to abortion?
Free admission. Seating is first-come first served.
Gathering of Remembrance
Saturday, August 11
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Ceremonial Hall – 4th fl.
In memory of Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine, founder of Humanistic Judaism and a valued friend of Ethical Culture, the Society will host an informal Gathering of Remembrance. Rabbi Peter Schweitzer will reflect on Rabbi Wine’s life and Senior Leader Tony Hileman will share his views on the impact of Rabbi Wine on the broader Humanist community.
Sunday Meeting, August 12
Early Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. - Will resume again on Sunday, September 9.
Sunday Meeting - 10:15 a.m. - Ceremonial Hall - 4th Fl.
"Reforming Sentencing Reform"
Douglas A. Berman
Elaine Berman Presides
Douglas A. Berman, William B. Saxbe Designated Professor of Law, the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Author of Sentencing Law and Policy Web Log. Managing Editor of Federal Sentencing Reporter.
Modern sentencing reforms are at a crossroad as a result of a series of Supreme Court decisions and dynamic political and practical issues. While this is going on, the United States sets records for locking up more people than any other nation in the world.
Professor Berman will talk about distinctive ways in which we can take advantage of this crucial moment in the evolution of modern sentencing to create a fairer and more just criminal justice system.
Sunday School - Ethics for Children - Will resume again in September
Socrates Café
Wednesday, August 15
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Room 508
Join Ken Gans for a stimulating philosophical discussion on humanism and basic philosophical questions. If you are interested, contact Ken Gans at 212-787-7000 ext. 1039. No charge and no reservations needed.
Summer Writing Workshop
Thursday, August 16
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Room 508
Sunday Meeting, August 19
Early Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. - Will resume again on Sunday, September 9.
Sunday Meeting - 10:15 a.m. - Ceremonial Hall - 4th Fl.
"Spiritual Maturity From A Humanist Perspective"
Kendyl Gibbons, Senior Minister
First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
Tony Hileman Presides
Both ancient and modern philosophers have engaged with the question of what it means for human beings to live well; indeed, I would argue that this is the defining issue for all religion. While Humanism and its other liberal religious cousins emphasize freedom as an indispensable condition for the creation of a good life, I think we do not mean to imply that such a life consists merely in getting whatever we happen to decide that we want. The concept of spiritual maturity implies that some ways of living are qualitatively better than others, is this so? And if it is, what might be some characteristics of spiritual maturity from a Humanist perspective?
The Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons is the senior minister of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, and co-dean of the Humanist Institute and mentor of Class 14. She is a life long Unitarian Universalist, graduate of Meadville/Lombard Theological School and the University of Chicago Divinity School, and serves as adjunct facility at Meadville/Lombard and United Theological Seminary in the Twin Cities. She is a published author and hymnist.
Sunday School - Ethics for Children - Will resume again in September
Ethical Culture Today?
Wednesday, August 22
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Room 508
Informal discussion group to explore issues of ethical behavior in our lives. Paul Berman and Carol Rost preside. Call Paul at 561-512-7116 for more information. All are welcome.
