What we’re about
The New York Society for Ethical Culture is a Humanist community dedicated to ethical relationships, social justice, and democracy since 1876. We celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s challenges, and work together to build a more just world.
As the founding institution of the Ethical Movement and a cornerstone of Progressivism in New York City, the Society’s members put deed before creed and ethics in action to educate, advocate, organize, and build coalitions to end racism, poverty, and war; abolish the death penalty and mass incarceration; welcome refugees and immigrants; fight climate change and pollution; and more.
To learn more about us, visit our website at ethical.nyc.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Humanist Happy HourNew York Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY
Every first and fourth Fridays stop by gathering of NYC’s Humanist, atheist, agnostic, and secularist groups for drinks, snacks, and great conversation. We hope to see you there!
BOYB (no liquor). Snack potluck. Donations warmly encouraged to support this program: Give online here.
# Getting Here
Transit:
1: 66 St-Lincoln Center
A, B, C, D, 1: 59 St-Columbus Circle
M10: Central Park W/W 64 St
M10, M20: Central Park W/W 63 St
M66: W 65 St/Central Park W
M5, M7, M104: Broadway/W 63 StLocation is subject to change for special events. Check website calendars and Meetup pages for various groups for updates and changes.
The default room is Ceremonial Hall on the 4th Floor, subject to change depending on capacity or conflict with rentals. Check for any posted signs.
Wheelchair access: Use the ramp entrance for the Meeting House on West 64th St., not the Fieldston School. Press both doorbells if the door is locked. Elevator is directly inside.
# Humanist Happy Hour Partners
Our friends at various Humanist groups are cross-posting this event. Some groups have after-parties.
Drinking Inquisitively
Center for Inquiry – NYC Branch
https://cfi-nyc.org/
https://www.meetup.com/cfinyc/Humanist Happy Hour
The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism
https://citycongregation.org/events-calendar/Live DWA
Gotham Atheists
https://gothamatheists.org/
https://www.meetup.com/GothamAtheists/NYC Atheists In-Person Meeting
https://nycatheists.org/calendar/
https://www.meetup.com/nycatheists/Secular Humanists Society of New York
https://www.shsny.org/events-calendar
https://www.meetup.com/shsny-org/ - Young Ethical ExplorersNew York Society for Ethical Culture, New York, NY
Newcomers are always welcome! To join, please RSVP to Youth Programs Director Audrey Kindred at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. For more information about our youth and family programming, please visit ethical.nyc/youth.
About Young Ethical Explorers
YEE is our Humanist Sunday school, designed for youngsters from ages 4 to 13, and takes place concurrent with our Sunday Platform meetings. Sessions raise issues of personal identity and integrity, appreciation and respect for others, and knowledge of religions, philosophies, and social concerns. Topics are explored in an age-appropriate way through discussion, storytelling, dramatization, music, art, games, and field trips.
RSVP is essential to guarantee your place and for planning purposes. If you are enrolled for the season or are members of Ethical NYC your spot is guaranteed. To RSVP as a guest, become a member, or enroll in season, please contact Audrey at ethicalfamilies@nysec.org. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!
