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Joe Chuman gave today’s Platform Address, “Is it About Me or Us? How Should I Direct My Life?”

June 2, 2019

We opened today’s Platform with the induction of new member Jamie and her two kids into Society membership by Membership co-chair Lisa Schwartz and ECS Pres. Susan Lesh.  Jamie’s school age kids have become enthusiastic ECS Sunday School students. This being the first of the month, ECS Leader Joe Chuman gave today’s platform address which […]

Simply Because It Is The Right Thing To Do

January 21, 2013

Platform address by Dr. Joseph Chuman, leader of the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County Dec. 1, 2012           The horror of the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, last month, has revived a debate and an issue in American life that has been dormant for far too long.  For decades, gun rights extremists have turned our […]

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Sun 17

Platform: Techniques to Achieve Equity in the Classroom

January 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sun 17

Job Club Workshop

January 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mon 18

Conversemos (Let’s Talk)

January 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri 22

Mindfulness at Midday: Meditation, Movement, and Discussion Group

January 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sun 24

Platform: Video Games and Ethics

January 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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