So much of what Felix Adler said 145 years ago seems obvious to us now, but in his day, Adler’s philosophy was revolutionary. As we approach Founders Day, Leader Curt Collier celebrates Adler and all those dedicated to bringing out the best in others.Read More
Addresses by our Leaders
A Visit in Sand County
A visit to a naturalist author’s former cabin is the backdrop for Leader Curt Collier’s discussion of the power of relationships to transform lives and to build connections with one another and with nature.Read More
The Power of our Ethical Culture Way of Life
In his first column as our interim leader, Curt Collier explains why he is on a mission to create caring relationships with others, to create safe places where dialogue can emerge, and where we deeply listen to others. Read More
Life and Work
In his last column before retirement, leader Joe Chuman discusses, with gratitude, his long journey with our Society, which he says has not been merely a job, a career, or even a vocation, but a way of life and a source of great personal and spiritual fulfillment.Read More
America, the Exceptional Nation: Are We, Should We Be, Can We Be?
Today, our exceptional nation is put to the test, but what we are experiencing now, however trying, may lead to the maturation of American society. In this column, leader Joe Chuman says our exceptionalism may be rooted in the ability of America to renew itself.Read More
Rebuilding the American Future
The pandemic has unmasked great and strident and, too often, acrimonious divisions in American society. A workable future must find ways to overcome those divisions and frame the policies that will underlie reconstruction. Ethical Culture has something of great value to add to this project.Read More
