This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LIg...): "Poetry Is Not A Luxury: An Ethic Toward Survival" by Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper and Prof. Majiq Music by the Ethical Band Young at Heart by Dr. Jé and volunteers Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

When you're usually behind the soundboard, stepping up to the microphone is a big change. Bear Wade shares a unique perspective on listening, observing, and the stories we hear when we're paying attention. A moment from The Sound Guy Test at Ethical STL. 🎤

How do we write ourselves alive? Join Prof. Majiq (he/they) and Dr. Jé for a Platform exploring word-working, freedom-making, and the ethics of survival, drawing on Audre Lorde’s “Poetry Is Not a Luxury.” 🎶 Music by The Ethical Band. #EthicalSTL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZba... ): "The Sound Guy Test" by Bear Wade Music by the Pfeffer Trio, featuring vocalist Debby Lennon Jennifer Trickey contributed to Stories of Ourselves Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

What does it mean to make room for one another? To recognize our shared humanity, acknowledge harm, and extend compassion beyond those closest to us. Belonging asks more than acceptance. It calls us toward dignity, accountability, and a wider circle of care. ❤️ Join us.

Our choices are our own. Their consequences are shared. When we vote, we're shaping more than our own futures. We're helping shape the world we share. Think critically. Lead with empathy. Remember our shared humanity. 🗳️

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhcU... ): "Do It While ya Scared: Do Not Obey In Advance" by Leader Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper Music by the Ethical Band Membership Chair Samantha White welcomes new members Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

Accountability isn't about shame. It's about growth. M.K. Sadiq challenges us to rethink responsibility and how we help our communities become their best. #Accountability #EthicalHumanism #STL

🧤 Help us share some warmth! We're partnering with @aahhstl.bsky.social to collect hats, mittens, and winter essentials for neighbors experiencing homelessness. ❤️ Shop the wish list at www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/.... Or drop off donations at the Ethical Society by Nov. 8.

As long as we don't try, our ideas can stay perfect in our imaginations. But what might happen if we dared to make a mess? ❤️ Ethical Culture Leader Louise Jett on creativity, courage, and the terrifying act of putting ink on a linocut. #Humanism #Creativity

You don't have to be fearless to make a difference. ❤️ This Sunday at 11 a.m., Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper explores courage, compassion, and the power of acting on our values. “Do It While ya Scared: Do Not Obey In Advance” Join us at Ethical STL! ethicalstl.org/event/do-it-...

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xed... ): "Why We’re Here" - a panel of members moderated by Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper Music by James Ibur and Ben von Harz Dianna Walters-Hartley contributed to Stories of Ourselves Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

He Walked Away From $20,000. What would you give up to live according to your values? Sometimes integrity comes with a price. #Integrity #STL #ArtsCommunity #Leadership #SocialResponsibility #Values #Arts

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=7leX... ): "The Ethics of Shared Sacrifice in the Arts" by Mk Sadiq Music by Hannah Frey and Tara Santiago Anello Jamie Frazier contributed to Stories of Ourselves Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

What if community isn’t about thinking alike? Rev. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper invites us to imagine being like-hearted and like-handed: connected by care, dignity, curiosity, and shared action. What does that mean to you? 📸 Jill Jones Photography #EthicalSTL #Humanism #LikeHearted #LikeHanded

"Everyone is welcome... as long as you do it like we do it." Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper asks what happens when a community looks for people who are like hearted instead of like minded. Full talk on our YouTube channel. #Community #Belonging #Humanism #STL

Not trauma bonding. Love bonding. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper invites us to become a place people can return to and to dance with the stranger until they’re no longer a stranger anymore. Watch the full talk on our YouTube channel. #LoveBonding #Humanism #EthicalCulture

Why I Let My 90 Year Old Grandma Say "Bless You" – Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper My grandmother still says "bless you." I'm a humanist. And I'm not going to correct her. Dr. Jé Exodus Hooper on how cultural humanism lets us translate love instead of getting stuck on words. Full talk on YouTube.

We will pack 1000 free emergency contraception and safer sex supply kits, in partnership with @beaconrepro.bsky.social at 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 27. This service option has both seated and standing opportunities, is welcome to all ages, and no RSVP is required to participate.

What if the work of an ethical community isn’t to tell people what’s right, but to help one another live the values we already hold? We carry the capacity to recognize goodness, care for one another, and imagine a better world. The real challenge is living it.

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-DU... ): Dr. Jé Hooper's Leader Installation "Operation: Beyond Congregational Games" by Dr. Jé Hooper Music by FReSh RAiN Christine Politte contributed to Stories of Ourselves Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

We have new advertising literature at @ethicalstl.org, and look who is in a couple of the brochures! #SageAndMatthew

What does it mean to truly live our values? Our values begin to shape the world when they shape what we do. What’s one value you’re putting into practice right now?

Need a fresh headshot or family photos? 📸 On Sept. 27, Jill Jones Photography will offer quick portrait sessions in our beautiful stained glass foyer. $75 • 3 edited digital images • A portion supports the Ethical Society! Advance sign-up required: book.usesession.com/s/hJojqGlGT7

Ethical Humanism is more than just an identity. We have to strive to live the values. ❤️

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf2c... ): "Fall Kickoff" by Claire Alexander, Executive Director of Community Experience Music by The Ethical Band and Ethical Voices Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

What do you need? A place to belong. Room to question. A listening ear. A way to help. Community gives us somewhere to bring our questions, our laughter, our hope, and our whole human selves. Take what you need. Offer what you can. You’re welcome here. 💛 #Humanism #EthicalCulture #StLouis #Community

What does it mean to live a good life? We think it’s a question worth asking together. ❤️ #Humanism #EthicalCulture #StLouis #Community