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
Dear WES Friends, The Stewardship Team is ready to Power Up for our Future with you, our WES community. Now is the time to re-energize and re-imagine the life of our community. This is also the time of year when members and friends like you make financial commitments for 2023-2024, and consider how to invest time and talent … Continue reading Power Up for Our Future! Pledge Season Kicks Off!
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 El Rodeo. The Global Connections team has led delegations … Continue reading Join the 2023 El Rodeo Delegation
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
Dear WES friends, I hope you have marked your calendars for the WES Auction on November 5. I’m writing to share important reminders and updates. There is a lot of information here but it’s essential for Auction night to run smoothly for everyone, so please take a look: The Auction website is https://auctria.events/WESauction2022 You will … Continue reading WES Auction Update!
Greetings WES Members, The Fall Membership Meeting is coming up on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 12:20 pm to 2:00 pm in person and via Zoom. The meeting will provide an opportunity for a board update and to hear our first Senior Leader Report from KC! Plus, it will be preceded by the Golden Spoon Cookie Contest! … Continue reading Fall Membership Meeting 2022 — Details!
