Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, Leader Curt Collier took members on a tour of historic sites in Georgia and Alabama. Member Ken Karp describes the trip.Read More
The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County
A non-theistic religion that puts kindness and flourishing at the center of a meaningful life.
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Progressive Social Action
Ethical Culture has an extensive history of accomplishments in the area of Social Action, as well as regular panels and educational seminars.Latest News and Opinion
Civil Rights Tour Evokes Sadness and Inspires Determination
Our New Project Will Explore the Question: Is America an Ethical Nation?
We’ll develop an algorithm to track whether we are trending toward being more or less ethical, and to use this tool to spark a national dialogue.Read More
Boost Your Child’s Well-Being Through Volunteering and Acts of Kindness
Our Family & Friends Circle provides the types of activities that reduce loneliness and anxiety. We’d love for you to join us as we kick off the new season on Sept. 15.Read More
Grant Writing Collaborative Aims to Help Ethical Nonprofits Do More
Our Society is launching its third grant-writing collaborative to help your nonprofit reach its goals. You’re invited to share our success!Read More
Collaboration is Key in our Approach to Social Action
Teamwork is a priority as our Social Action Committee gets ready for the new season, which will include efforts to get out the vote and environmental work.
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What Was It About Community Weekend?
What was it about Community Weekend that filled the heart of Society President Eric Sandhusen? He ponders the answer in this column.Read More
Our Sunday SchoolToddlers through Teens
We provide a sense of belonging in an established community of people actively living according to their ethical ideals.Read More...
You've got FAQsWe have Answers
What is the Ethical Society and the Ethical Movement? Which goals are stressed when developing curriculum? How are parents involved in the classes?Read More...
NewsFrom Our Sunday School
Keep up with our kids, who are always learning about how to be an ethical person with hands-on good works.Read More...
Open Mic Variety Night invites members and visitors to the stage for entertaining music, poetry, and storytelling.
Sign up at the door to participate in a 10-minute set or just show up to appreciate!
Entrance is FREE!
Sign up at the door to participate in a 10-minute set or just show up to appreciate!
Entrance is FREE!
Open Mic Variety NightThird Friday, 7:30pm
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This is a space for mindfulness practices. We utilize lightly guided meditation, various forms of movement such as yoga and qigong, and discussion periods—all in a supportive environment that is suitable for participants at all levels of practice. Since its inception as an online experience, Mindfulness at Midday has become a place for learning, growth, and the development of meaningful connection for participants from the local area and farther afield.
Mindfulness at MiddayMost Fridays at Noon
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Conversemos offers people with at least basic knowledge of Spanish an opportunity to be immersed in the language and culture. Facilitated by a native Spanish speaker.
Get the Zoom link by RSVPing on Meetup or emailing [email protected] a day before the meeting.
Get the Zoom link by RSVPing on Meetup or emailing [email protected] a day before the meeting.
Conversemos (Let's Talk)Usually the second Monday, 7:30pm
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Introducing Nadège and Michel Stretz
Our newest members are looking for opportunities to meet people who think critically and have wide interests.Read More
Bob and Edy Levine Buried with Full Military Honors
The remains of two longtime members of our Society, Bob and Edith Levine, were interred at National Cemetery with full military honors, capping an extraordinary story of courage and compassion rooted in World War II.Read More
Meet New Member Gerry Migliore
Gerry Migliore, who has a long relationship with Ethical Culture, has joined our Society. He says he is interested in helping to create programs and to build our congregation.Read More
iChildhood
In this column, Janet Glass explores the challenges of raising children in a wired world, which requires a new type of awareness from parents.
The Spread of Democracy
Democracy is spreading. This column by our representatives to the UN describes what that means for human rights.
Religion and Religious Violence
Leader Joseph Chuman discusses how religion relates to violence in general and to terror in particular.
The Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Each Side’s Contrasting Narratives
Each side in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has its own narrative. What is important for understanding of both sides is to know what they leave out.
How to Tell the Difference Between Right and Wrong
Let us make up a myth to provide ourselves with moral backbone. As long as we are careful to bear in mind that it is a myth, the overall effect should be positive.
Ethical Dilemmas of Globalization
Some say globalization has created a runaway world. Our UN correspondent looks at the contentious issue of globalization in trade and its effects on the poor as well as the rich.
Darwin’s Challenge to Religion and the Religious Response
Leader Joseph Chuman looks at why creationism is so popular and offers a proper religious response to Darwinism.
Free Will: The Last Great Lie
Robert Gulack assembles all the available evidence, which has piled higher and higher in the last 100 years, to refute the notion of free will.
What to Do When Life Is Not Fair
The antidote to injustice is action. Take unfairness and transform it into a task, says Leader Joseph Chuman.
