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"Bringing out the best in others and thereby in ourselves." -Felix Adler
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  • “FINDING CALM IN THE CHAOS: Discovering Health, Happiness and Inner Peace Through Meditation” with Cheryl Smith Alvarez, Certified Teacher of Transcendental Meditation
  • WHEN (AND HOW) TO SAY NO with Graham Parsons, Visiting Professor of Philosophy, Vassar College
  • “ESNW SONG CIRCLE” with Adam Stockman, Poet, Musician
  • Ethics Program September 2021

Ethical Society of Northern Westchester

Ethical Action in a Time of Upheaval

It is hard to keep current with all the issues of ethical fairness being created by our current administration so to keep up, please visit the AEU Resolutions page, and the AEU Ethical Action page. And if you can't find an Ethical Society near you, you can now join the AEU as an individual - check it out here.

Are you looking for a progressive humanist community?

We are part of a humanist religious movement started with the New York Society for Ethical Culture, founded by Felix Adler in 1876. Our own Society was started in the 1950's and has been guided and nurtured by our Leader, Dr. Robert Berson, since 1986. Visit our About page to find out who we are, what we believe, what we wish. We think you may be one of us already!

We meet weekly as a congregation to remind ourselves what is needed to be an ethical person helping to create a just and caring society. Our Ethics for Children program is in session during our platform.

Sunday Platform Meetings

*Click here to attend our Platform Meeting via Zoom* Join us Sunday mornings at our weekly Platform Meetings where adults and children gather in a congregational community. All are welcome, as Ethical Culture affirms the dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of religious … Read More...

Social Action

From its founding in 1876 the Ethical Culture Movement has been active in social justice endeavors, and it continues to do so now.  See our list of Current Projects.  Over the years, our focus has included: education, child labor, prison reform, labor relations, health care, civil … Read More...

Ethics for Children

  WE'RE HIRING! Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator - Part Time Do you take joy in teaching and nurturing children and youth? Are you creative and curious by nature, and a critical thinker who is reliable, organized, and flexible? Our Sunday Ethics for Children Program provides a … Read More...

Social & Discussion Groups

We are a community of people who love music, learning, and sharing.  Besides our Sunday Platforms, we achieve this with a variety of participatory groups that meet, primarily, monthly.  Among these groups have been a Sunday morning news discussion group, a Sunday afternoon philosophy … Read More...

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Upcoming Platform Talks & Events

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News & Events

“FINDING CALM IN THE CHAOS: Discovering Health, Happiness and Inner Peace Through Meditation” with Cheryl Smith Alvarez, Certified Teacher of Transcendental Meditation

February 28, 2026 By Robin

Attend In-Person at 108 Pinesbridge Road • Ossining, NY OR Click here to attend the platform … [Read More...]

WHEN (AND HOW) TO SAY NO with Graham Parsons, Visiting Professor of Philosophy, Vassar College

February 26, 2026 By Robin

Attend In-Person at 108 Pinesbridge Road • Ossining, NY OR Click here to attend the platform … [Read More...]

“ETHICAL CULTURE AT 150” Dr. Richard Koral, Leader, New York Society for Ethical Culture and The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

February 20, 2026 By Robin

Watch the full platform here. Sunday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM: It says a great deal about a … [Read More...]

“A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY” with with Adam Stockman, Poet, Muscian

February 19, 2026 By Robin

Sunday, March 1st at 11:00 AM: Though it may not connect to any particular ethical topic, Adam … [Read More...]

“ESNW SONG CIRCLE” with Adam Stockman, Poet, Musician

February 17, 2026 By Robin

Attend In-Person at 108 Pinesbridge Road • Ossining, NY OR Click here to attend the platform … [Read More...]

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Office Manager, Robin
914.941.3544
esnw@esnw.org

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108 Pinesbridge Road
Ossining, NY 10562

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