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The AEU to Honoring Edward L. Ericson with Lifetime Achievement Award

From the American Ethical Union: We’re pleased to announce that Edward L. Ericson will receive the Felix Adler Lifetime Achievement Award at the 104th American Ethical Union Assembly. This award officially recognizes our members who have stimulated the growth of the Ethical Culture Movement during their many years of active participation in the AEU and its member Societies. Ericson led … Continue reading The AEU to Honoring Edward L. Ericson with Lifetime Achievement Award

WES Blog — Journeys to and In Leadership at WES

In keeping with the March theme of “Journey” (and shamelessly mimicking the title of last Sunday’s platform), the three of us who currently serve on the Lay Leadership Development Committee (LLDC)–Lydia Fettig, Perry Beider, and Julie Grimes–are sharing some reflections about our experiences in serving in leadership roles at WES. To keep the blog focused, … Continue reading WES Blog — Journeys to and In Leadership at WES

An Update from DC Values #FamiliesBelongTogether

Thanks to WES members, Ann Baker, John Campbell, Julie Campbell, Justine Johnson, Katherine O’Kester and Ross Wells who helped Mayor Bowser make the right decision to fully fund the $2.5 million budget request for immigrant legal defense. The following is from DC Values #FamiliesBelongTogether We are thrilled to share that last night Mayor Bowser announced that she … Continue reading An Update from DC Values #FamiliesBelongTogether

WES Blog — What I get to see…

Sometimes, clergy will talk about the fact that once we head down this path, we can never go back to being “just congregants.” In part because we have a special role to fulfill, which comes with clear boundaries and responsibilities… but also because now we have seen the sausage made! Lay leaders sometimes experience that … Continue reading WES Blog — What I get to see…