Sunday Gathering: Why Progressive Movements Fail

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

In a relatively short time, conservative forces in the US have undermined a woman’s right to control her body, banned books from libraries, prohibited the teaching of certain historical topics in schools (especially those related to the impact of slavery on American history), prioritized religious rights over civil rights, made voting more difficult, passed laws […]

National Ethical Indicators Working Group: Are We an Ethical Nation?

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

The National Ethical Indicators monthly working group, headed by Leader Curt Collier, will address the question “Are We an Ethical Nation?” This group will examine both ancient and modern wisdom, as well as relevant data, to discover the activation points that promote common well-being. The group will address such questions as: What is applied ethics? […]

Event Series Grant Writing Collaborative

Grant Writing Collaborative

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

Our Grant Writing Collaborative, under the direction of Society Leader Curt Collier, provides grant-writing training and teamwork to help like-minded nonprofits reach their goals. The Collaborative meets via Zoom on the second Wednesday of each month, September through June. You can get all details and register here.

Mindfulness at Midday: Meditation, Movement, and Discussion Group

Via Zoom NJ, United States

Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Meetings will begin with a brief overview of our plan for the session, including a check-in with all participants regarding their goals […]

Sunday Gathering: Radburn, ‘Town for the Motor Age’

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

The Radburn neighborhood of Fair Lawn was founded in 1929 as the “Town for the Motor Age,” a community of 25,000 that would be safe from the car and free of congestion. It didn’t quite work out that way, which is an interesting story, and helps make this section of Fair Lawn one of only […]

Mindfulness at Midday: Meditation, Movement, and Discussion Group

Via Zoom NJ, United States

Mindfulness at Midday uses a secular and evidence-based series of mindfulness protocols, such as the ones developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn in his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Meetings will begin with a brief overview of our plan for the session, including a check-in with all participants regarding their goals […]

Open Mic Variety Night: Join us for Music, Poetry, Storytelling, and More

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

Open Mic Variety Night invites members and visitors to the stage for entertaining music, poetry, and storytelling. Sign up at the door to participate or just show up to appreciate! A piano and sound equipment is available; snacks and beverages available for purchase; masks optional. We’ve had such an enthusiastic response to Open Mic Variety […]

Sunday Gathering: How to Tell if You’re a Vampire

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

Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” weaves a tapestry of compelling themes, creating a rich and suspenseful narrative. Stoker skillfully taps into the anxieties of Victorian England, showing how the novel’s central villain, and the author, exploit these fears to their advantage. Join us for an engaging analysis of “Dracula,” where we’ll uncover how Stoker’s themes and foresight […]