To mitigate the spread of the Omicron variant The Ethical Society Mid Rivers will be holding all Platform Presentations and Living Ethics Discussions virtually until the end of February. Zoom Links will be provided for all events.
1/26 • BOOK CLUB MEETING
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WEDNESDAY, JAN 26 | 7:00 PM | KURT VONNEGUT JR.'S BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
The ESMR book club will meet virtually to discuss Kurt Vonnegut's "Breakfast of Champions." All are welcome to participate! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ESMR BOOK CLUB MEETING Meeting ID: 834 0982 6442 | Passcode: 172720 |
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1/30 • W.E.B. DUBOIS: WILL THE TRUTH SET YOU FREE?
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 | 10:00 AM | AEU ALL SOCIETY PLATFORM
The author of the address is Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, who spoke to a group at the New York Society for Ethical Culture on February 7, 1949. (Thanks to Carolyn Parker for finding the text of Dr. Dubois' talk!) This very timely address pertains especially to the need to face facts about enslavement and racism and to acknowledge the contributions of people of African descent - and it points out numerous places where that facing of fact has not occurred. Dr. Dubois' words pertain especially to the resolution passed at the AEU Assembly in 2017, "Toward Repairing the Harm of Racism" which states: "Therefore, we affirm efforts to study the lasting effects of the heritage of enslavement and racial discrimination especially on living African Americans, but also on other people of color, and on American society as a whole. We also affirm efforts to study ways that such lasting negative effects can be repaired, and to be involved in actions to repair such effects." CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE AEU VIRTUAL PLATFORM Meeting ID: 891 9333 5697 |
Special thanks to the volunteer planners of the 1/30 All-Society Platform: Susan Solomon of the Ethical Society of Northern Westchester, Carolyn Parker of the Ethical Society of Austin, Taty Sena of the Brooklyn Society For Ethical Culture, and Joanna Brandt of the Baltimore Ethical Society!
ethical Action OpportunitIES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 | 2:15 PM TO 6:15 PM | AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The Red Cross national blood inventory is the lowest it’s been at this time of year since 2015, with less than a half-day supply of certain types of blood at times over the last month. Please donate if you can to help supply our hospitals with much needed blood!
Warm hearts, great gifts! Between Feb. 1-28, to thank donors for giving, the American Red Cross will send a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Terms apply.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO GIVE BLOOD
The Red Cross national blood inventory is the lowest it’s been at this time of year since 2015, with less than a half-day supply of certain types of blood at times over the last month. Please donate if you can to help supply our hospitals with much needed blood!
Warm hearts, great gifts! Between Feb. 1-28, to thank donors for giving, the American Red Cross will send a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. Terms apply.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO GIVE BLOOD
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ONGOING EFFORT | INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF METRO STL & WELCOME NEIGHBOR STL
The International Institute of Metro STL and Welcome Neighbor STL have recently been overwhelmed with a sporadic refugee influx. It is a very fluid situation, and there is a need for donated items, money and time. There are many ways to help out:
The International Institute of Metro STL and Welcome Neighbor STL have recently been overwhelmed with a sporadic refugee influx. It is a very fluid situation, and there is a need for donated items, money and time. There are many ways to help out:
- Family Partnering: Intensive 1-year commitment with the requirement of being in STL proper a great deal of time. To volunteer or partner with a family, you must fill out a volunteer form, attend an orientation, and pay a small $20 fee for a background check. Once cleared, you will directly receive volunteer opportunities via email. To learn more follow this link Volunteer for: Welcome Neighbor STL Helping Refugee and Immigrant Families in St. Louis.
- General Volunteering: Also follow the link above.
- Donating Money: Visit their respective websites to find out how to donate, links above.
- Donating Gift Cards: Mail to either organization.
- Donating Items: If you have items to donate, please consider two local organizations that help distribute items to refugees in St. Louis."
- House of Goods Baitulmal at 5911 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139 | (314) 833-3300
- Oasis International Ministries at 5035 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116 | (314) 353-3800
connect with Humanist communities Nationwide
VISIT ETHICAL SOCIETIES AROUND THE COUNTRY
Ethical Societies around the country are welcoming vistors to their Sunday Virtual Platforms and other online activities. Explore what is available at the American Ethical Union’s website. It's a great opportunity to get to know a bit more about fellow humanist congregations all around the country!
Ethical Societies around the country are welcoming vistors to their Sunday Virtual Platforms and other online activities. Explore what is available at the American Ethical Union’s website. It's a great opportunity to get to know a bit more about fellow humanist congregations all around the country!