What better way to celebrate the fall season than with arts, crafts, fun games, a romp in the bounce house, and so much more! We’re inviting the community to our large lawn on Oct. 29 for our biggest Fall Festival yet.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
Calling All Families to our Fall Festival!
We Grow and Flourish When We Help Others Do the Same
We can build a life for ourselves in a way that allows others to do the same. In fact, our success is dependent on such reciprocity, says Leader Curt Collier in his latest column.Read More
Members, Friends Join March to End Fossil Fuels
Society members and friends joined a reported 75,000 marchers representing over 200 organizations at Sunday’s March to End Fossil Fuels, sponsored by Food and Water Watch, in New York City.Read More
Open Mic Variety Night Gets Even Better!
Open Mic Variety Night, which draws excellent performers and has good audience turnout, is getting even better: Open Mic has expanded its hours and its organizing team.Read More
A Sleepover Under Stars and Amid Bright Lights
A sleepover on the roof of the New York Society for Ethical Culture was a unique opportunity for 10 children and 10 adults from our Society. They played games, took in the urban landscape, and celebrated community.Read More
Looking Forward: Our New Season Holds Lots of Promise
As full and fun as our summer was, the upcoming year promises even more, says Society President Eric Sandhusen, as we shift to bring more music, art, and poetry into our Sunday experience, and to increase community-building and connection.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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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
Sharing my Zeal for Classical Music—and Culinary Delights
Accomplished pianist Azar Gordon recently shared her zest for classical music and her culinary skills with fellow members.Read More
My Father’s Ashes
Bob Gordon figured that if he survived advanced cancer, he’d want to go skiing the following winter in Cervinia, Italy. His son and ski buddy, Gregg, found a measure of closure in leaving Bob’s ashes on a mountain there.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.
