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 insect garden to express these values in the WES … Continue reading WES Insect Garden

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 WES groups and open houses to make space for … Continue reading A Note from the Transition Team

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 twenties, the month remains imbued with a sense of … Continue reading April’s Message from the Senior Leader

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.  While WES can’t readily repair the underlying problems that … Continue reading Ethical Action Opportunity in the New Year

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 are fleeing gang violence and hunger.  While many are now … Continue reading Update: Migrant Buses & WES’ Support

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 pollution. However, WES, as a non-profit … Continue reading Solar Power Update

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 but the employee will accrue paid time off and get … Continue reading Now Hiring — Financial Administrator