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"If I lived in Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture would get my sorry butt out of bed every single Sunday. And that's saying something." -- Dale McGowan, author - Parenting Beyond Belief Recipient of the 2008 Harvard Humanist Award
Jewish? Buddhist? Spiritual!! with Jay Michaelson Sunday, November 7, 11am Jay Michaelson, the premier columnist about spirituality for The Forward and Huffington Post, defies categorization as he contemplates living a deeply reflective life on the road to justice. He writes frequently about meditation, kabbalah, and gay rights issues.
No Clock is Entirely Accurate with Catherine Bordeau Sunday, November 14, 11am World religions each have ethical wisdom we might draw upon, but none answers all questions or solves all problems. How does Ethical Culture understand our ethical wisdom and tradition within this spectrum? Can we move beyond the golden rule? Do we need to?
Wamponoag! with Remi Gay Sunday, November 21, 11am A seasonal favorite where we give thanks and remember our connection to the earth! Brooklyn Ethical’s own intergenerational festival of appreciation is inspired by Native American tradition and led by Remi Gay, a former board officer and long-time member of Brooklyn Ethical.
Colloquy: On Gratitude Sunday, November 28, 11am Colloquies are an opportunity for deep group reflection on a theme to support and inspire us in our quest to create a life of meaning, joy, and responsibility.
Sunday Platforms are a long-standing tradition within Ethical Culture to bring light and heat to matters of ethical concern in a formal setting. Every Sunday, platforms examine major ethical issues and explore the personal and social aspects of living an ethical life. ____________________________________________________________________________
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CSA Jobs The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, we're vibrant and growing with a youth program that is ready for additional leadership. We are currently looking to fill TWO positions in our sunday school, which we call the Children's Sunday Assembly. We have an Upper School (ages 10-14) and a Lower School (ages 3-9), and we need Head Teachers for both schools. We currently have a full slate of assistant teachers in both schools. Information about remuneration and hours is included in the job descriptions. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and we are seeking to fill the positions by early December. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letters to fBoneham.bsec@gmail.com.