Dear Ones, As we launch a new program year, one that will be unlike any other, we are becoming ever more familiar with uncertainty. We have hopes but no guarantees about how our nation and our world will respond to the challenges we face, especially in the next few months. Here at WES, we are … Continue reading WES Blog — The Question Box Continued
Gang violence against youth, domestic violence against women and trans people and dire poverty continue to push thousands of migrants to seek a better life in the U.S. In 2018, WES members supported Monika and Carlos in their effort to attain asylum. Now Trump has virtually ended the possibility of asylum for immigrants from Central America and … Continue reading WES Blog — Food Justice for Our Immigrant Neighbors
Did you know that members of WES have been hard at work on a postcard campaign, helping disenfranchised voters get registered to vote for the November election? With support from the AEU, UUSJ, the Reeb Project, and Reclaim Our Vote/NAACP, we sent out 1,500 postcards to voters in North Carolina and Texas this summer. We … Continue reading Time to Reclaim Our Vote!
As you all know, we are living in unusual times. It is a time of physical separation from most and/or constant togetherness with others; a time of vulnerability and stress because of a fiendishly clever virus and the disease it causes. It is a time for some of working from home, schooling at home, eating … Continue reading WES Blog — Communication in the Time of Covid-19
The Earth Ethics Action Team (EEAT) has the mission of “greening” WES. This includes greening the WES grounds. As a recent step in this direction, we created an insect garden last year outside the large basement classroom. It now includes a row of Butterfly Weed and a row of Joe Pye Weed. This summer we … Continue reading WES Blog — An Update from the Earth Ethics Action Team
Every month, the Washington Ethical Society community shares half of its donated cash during its Share-the-Plate portion of platform services with a local organization that aligns with WES’ values. In the month of June, WES donated to the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project! Here is a letter WES recently received highlighting the great work being done … Continue reading From Share the Plate Recipient The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project
AEU passed new 2020 Death with Dignity Resolution Proposed by the Northern Virginia Ethical Society,amended and passed by the 105th AEU Assembly in August 2020. Whereas the American Ethical Union and the Humanist Association were founded on the principles of the dignity and worth of each person, reverence for life, and freedom of belief among others. … Continue reading AEU Supports ‘Death with Dignity’
Greetings and health to everyone,. “WES is a space for all sorts of people. People give you space to be who you are. You don’t have to fit in a box.” These are different versions of similar themes that I hear how members describe the WES community. At our staff meeting last week, Lyn asked … Continue reading WES Blog — The WES/Venn Diagram
Hello! It is so good to finally be (virtually) among you! I’m excited to begin meeting with members and staff by phone and Zoom, and to learn more about the Washington Ethical Society. I’ll be doing a lot of listening during this month of new beginnings. I’ll also share with you, via blogs and platforms, … Continue reading WES Blog — Greetings from the new Interim Senior Leader!
Ever wonder what happens at the AEU Assembly each year? The American Ethical Union will host its 105th Assembly, “Breaking Barriers,” online using Zoom. This annual event provides a space for Societies to meet in person, learn about pertinent topics, and conduct the business of the AEU. Many people have said that this year’s virtual … Continue reading WES Blog — Join Other Ethical Culturists for the Virtual AEU Assembly 2020
