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: The Journey to a More Ethical World Begins Here

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

Society Leader Curt Collier notes that context shapes human behavior by affecting how individuals perceive and react to situations. Factors like expectations, cultural norms, circumstances, environment, history, and relationships create the framework that influences perceptions and decision-making. We believe that supportive environments help people flourish and bring out their best, whereas exclusion and exploitation lead […]

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: Is America Becoming More Unethical or More Ethical?

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

How can we assess whether a nation or its people are becoming more ethical or unethical? While ethics is typically defined as the study of principles guiding human behavior and the reasoning behind moral judgments, we believe it goes beyond theoretical study as we place emphasis on the actions that derive from such deliberations. Hence […]

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 […]

Socrates Café: Philosophy and Critical Thinking Outside the Classroom

Via Zoom NJ, United States

In this philosophical discussion group, which meets on Zoom, the evening’s discussion topic is chosen by the participants. Socrates Café is a movement to bring philosophy outside the academic setting. It helps those of us who are not professional philosophers develop our critical thinking skills by interacting respectfully and actively with others who share a […]

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 […]

The Last Star Party: With Science, Laughter, and Music, We Show Why Starlight Matters

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

Join us for a stellar evening where the universe meets pure fun! The Last Star Party is not just any astronomy show, it’s an intergalactic adventure that brings light pollution into the spotlight while dazzling you with science, laughter, and live music. What’s in store? Science Presentations – Discover the mysteries of the cosmos and learn […]