The Washington Ethical Society holds a special place as the only congregation dually affiliated with Unitarian Universalism and Ethical Culture, an explicitly humanistic tradition founded in the late 19th century. Join us to explore vibrant, modern humanism as we are living into it! All are welcome to join us at 10:30am in the Main hall … Continue reading Vibrantly Humanistic
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at WES! We’ll come together to reflect on histories of LGBT+ liberation, celebrate our victories, and renew our commitments to the lives, safety, and flourishing of LGBTQ+ folks and us all Music by the WES Band: Jason Lange, Joe Foti, and Tom Bishop
As summer approaches, let’s consider practices that can help us renew our connections to ourselves, each other, our communities, and the earth. Music by Jeffrey Taggart and Karen Schofield-Leca
WES Teens who have participated in the Coming of Age program this year will share their reflections. Music from the DC Labor Chorus
KC will explore the distinctions between censorship and cancel culture, and how ideological purity can impact our desire for meaningful community. All are welcome to join us at 10:30am in the Main hall or online at tiny.cc/wesplatform. Music by guest musician Keith Miller.
This year for Founders’ Day, we are having a special WES Family Reunion. Come hear messages from some of our former leaders, listen to the chorus perform some classic WES music, and see WES friends old and new! Current members, former members, people who were never members — whatever your connection to WES, let’s all … Continue reading WES Family Reunion/Founders’ Day
KC will focus on how we each have different needs and concerns, but can work together to help everyone get what they need. All are welcome to join us at 10:30am in the Main hall or online at tiny.cc/wesplatform. Music from Joshua Long
We’ll be talking about blooming and celebrating the uniqueness in each of us. There will be a flower ceremony (everyone is encouraged to bring flowers!) and a new member ceremony (woohoo!!). There will also be a potluck after platform! All are welcome to join us at 10:30am in the Main hall or online at tiny.cc/wesplatform. Music … Continue reading Spring Festival
I’ll be speaking about “climate dread” and finding ways to make a positive environmental impact despite the overwhelming nature of our situation. The Earth Ethics team has flowers for children and potentially some adults to plant after platform. All are welcome to join us at 10:30am in the Main hall or online at tiny.cc/wesplatform. Music: Laura … Continue reading Climate Dread
KC will discuss the relationship between independence and interdependence, the need for balance between the two, and how we can practice mutuality as part of finding balance and caring for one another. All are welcome to join us at 10:30am in the Main hall or online at tiny.cc/wesplatform. Music from Jeffrey Taggart and Friends.
