WES Insect Garden

The Washington Ethical Society’s Statement of Purpose says, “We nurture a sense of reverence and responsibility for each other and the earth.” This implies we should live in harmony with the earth, restoring it to ecological balance and complexity. 

The Earth Ethics Action Team is developing an … read more.

A Note from the Transition Team

Hello WES, 

Since the fall, WES Transition Team members: Brennan Barber, Julie Campbell, Andrea Naranjo, Lauren Strange, and Jenna  Umbriac have been working alongside KC to provide opportunities for connection in these initial months of KC’s leadership. So far, we’ve hosted 6 small gatherings with key … read more.

April’s Message from the Senior Leader

Dear WES Community, 

April is probably my single favorite month of the year. Most of this is because my birthday is in April. Though the realities of my life no longer allow for the full month of celebrations I was fond of in my teens and … read more.

Join the 2023 El Rodeo Delegation

Are you looking for an experience that will change your life?

Join the WES/Global Connections’ 2023 delegation to El Rodeo, our sister community in El Salvador. Each annual delegation involves cross-cultural and social justice work, exploring lush, green hills, and getting to know the amazing people of … read more.

Ethical Action Opportunity in the New Year

From the WES Immigration Support Team

After almost 3 years, Title 42 is near its end.  Here in D.C., we’ll likely be seeing a massive uptick in the numbers of buses and people arriving from the border in the dead of winter.  This is already happening.  … read more.

Update: Migrant Buses & WES’ Support

Since last April, more than 8,500 migrants seeking asylum have been bused to Washington, D.C. from Texas and Arizona.  Although these folks are being used as a political ploy by Governors Abbott and Ducey, they are human beings who are in harm’s way.   Most … read more.

Solar Power Update

From Building Team Member Richard Reis

Solar at WES

The Washington Ethical Society (WES) has valuable, but somewhat neglected solar photovoltaic system (PV system for short). 

History

About a decade ago, a group of WES members realized an opportunity to get a PV system to reduce climate and health-harming … read more.

Now Hiring — Financial Administrator

To apply: Please submit your resumè via email to Senior Leader Rev. KC Slack (kcs@ethicalsociety.org) by November 21, 2022.

Start Date: January 2, 2023

Salary: $20.50/hour, 10 hours per week.

Benefits: The position is for 10 hours per week, and therefore not eligible for benefits … read more.