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!

We are excited to share that some SEEK classes will start on October 16th! This program year we will have 3 cohorts of classes until we are able to recruit more volunteers and expand. Pre K-5th Grade- Utilizing the Soul Matters Curriculum in a School House format in the double classrooms (meeting on the 1st Sunday … Continue reading 2022-2023 Sunday Ethical Education for Kids (SEEK) Plan!

Opening Our Minds, Hearts and Doors The Community Relations Committee (CRC) invites you to take part in our upcoming workshop grounded in the WES Community Relations Pact.           WHEN: Saturday, 22 OCTOBER 2022  –   10 am – 2 pm (virtual only) Together we will – Explore what it means to be welcoming and the … Continue reading Save the Date — CRC Upcoming Workshop

Asylum seekers are still arriving on buses from Texas and Arizona.  Mutual aid groups and the faith community continue to provide welcome, food, clothing and temporary housing to our visitors. The main clothing needs now are winter clothing and work boots and shoes. Our visitors arrive from the border without suitable clothing for a mid-Atlantic or … Continue reading From the Congregation Action Network