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Sunday Gathering: In Praise of Boredom

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County meetinghouse 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

Is there enough boredom in your day? Why does time flow so quickly during parts of our life but drag on in others? (And is that such a bad thing?) What is the neurobiology of boredom and why is it thought of as a negative thing? Are you doing boredom correctly? Join Leader Curt Collier […]

Sunday Gathering: Amazing Grace

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County meetinghouse 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

We tag along with Cordelia of “King Lear,” Jane Bennet of “Pride and Prejudice,” and Sponge Bob Square Pants in their Adventures Beyond the Justice Zone, with our guide William Heffernan, professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Professor Heffernan will conclude his talk with ruminations on Nelson Mandela’s fusion of justice and personal […]

Sunday Gathering: Evolution and the Possibilities of Existence

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County meetinghouse 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

Biocentrist and Ethical Culture Leader Curt Collier will talk about Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and its impact on our world. His talk will be followed by a Q&A session and then a reception. This Gathering will be at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. The Zoom link will be in members' weekly Focus newsletter and […]

Sunday Gathering: Poetry Matters, with Scott Pleasants, First Poet Laureate of Teaneck

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County meetinghouse 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

Teaneck’s first poet laureate, Scott Pleasants, will share his poetry and tell us how sharing poetry can lead to broader conversations on all aspects of community engagement. This Gathering is at the meetinghouse and on Zoom. The Zoom link will be in members' weekly Focus newsletter and may be obtained by emailing [email protected].

Sunday Gathering: Food is Just Our First Step

Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County meetinghouse 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, United States

Hear about CUMAC’s mission in Paterson to fight hunger and its root causes through a holistic, trauma-informed approach that provides healthy groceries and basic necessities to people in need. CEO Jessica Padilla-Gonzalez and Chief Development Officer Andrea Ramalho will tell us how CUMAC provides both immediate and long-term nourishment to those they serve. They will […]