To say I’m overwhelmed would be an understatement…in fact, I am almost at a loss for words. But not quite (you didn’t really think that would happen, did you?!). The special Sunday morning celebrating the tenth anniversary of my service to WES was truly remarkable. From the flowers to the music to the cupcakes, every detail was … Continue reading WES Blog — Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The Washington Ethical Society welcomes folks into membership a few times a year, using a “cohort” model so that people can get to know a small group and become members–if they decide they’re ready to join–together. The first step is to attend a Path to Membership class (Part 1). It doesn’t commit you to anything; it’s just an opportunity … Continue reading 2018-2019 Path to Membership Schedule
Join us in kicking off WES’ 75th year! Order your WES t-shirt (multiple colors, styles, & sizes available!). See all the options at: https://www.customink.com/g/bfx0-00bh-jcw4 Shirts are $30/each for adult sizes and $20/each for youth sizes. T-shirt sales will be open between now and September 8. Once you place your order on the site, you can … Continue reading WES T-SHIRTS! Orders Closing This Week
Friday, October 5, 2018 – 3:00 pm EDT to Sunday, October 7, 2018 – 3:00 pm EDT Type of event: Training Sponsor: Central East Region of the UUA, Washington Ethical Society, Washington, DC Our Whole Lives Training will be offered for Junior/Senior High Ages at the Washington Ethical Society, Washington DC. Training will take place Friday, October 5 through Sunday, … Continue reading WES to Host Jr/Sr High Our Whole Lives Training
Celebrating 5 years of fantastic films, the Immigration Film Fest (IFF) announces its 2018 film program. Each year the festival seeks the best new films about immigrants and refugees worldwide. In October 2018 IFF will present more than 20 award-winning films featuring women protagonists and filmmakers. As part of the Washington DC International Cinema Series, … Continue reading Immigration Film Fest Announces Its 2018 Film Program
Some of you may have wondered how Amanda Poppei came to WES. The story of the Search Committee offers one narrative of how Amanda came to be our Senior Leader. When Don Montagna retired after serving as Senior Leader for 34 years, WES had undertaken three new initiatives: testing out a dual affiliation with the … Continue reading WES Blog — Searching for Amanda
Program Description The Washington Ethical Society (WES), a humanist congregation in DC with affiliations with the American Ethical Union and the Unitarian Universalist Association, is seeking additional Nursery Care Providers in our SEEK (Sunday Ethical Education for Kids) program. The Nursery Care Providers provide high-quality, professional care for the littlest members of our community on … Continue reading Job Opening — Nursery Care Provider
The Refugee Resettlement Team is proud to bring to the WES community a dinner experience unlike any other! Saturday, September 22, 6:30pm Come enjoy an authentic Afghan dinner lovingly prepared by WES friends who arrived as refugees last year. The menu will include delicious offerings from appetizers, main courses, both with and without meat, … Continue reading Afghan Dinner Fundraiser
After 8 years of working alongside our sister community, El Rodeo, El Salvador, the WES Global Connections Committee is ecstatic to share life-changing news: The Water Project has received a commitment from Engineers Without Borders to fund the second phase of the water project 100%. Global Connections Delegation Report 2018: Moving Towards the Dream You … Continue reading Global Connections Reports The Best News from El Rodeo, El Salvador!
For nine months the Celebrations team, along with staff members and so many others in the community, has been plotting and planning the ways we can celebrate Amanda’s ten-year anniversary with WES. The team has relived so many facets of those ten years – a decade of deep joy, considerable personal and systemic growth, invigorating … Continue reading WES Blog — Amanda’s 10 Year Celebration!
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