Free speech doesn’t stand on its own. It’s carried by those who create, question, and challenge. Cartoon by Adam Zyglis, a Pulitzer Prize–winning editorial cartoonist for The Buffalo News

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfPX... ): "The Power of Us: Lay Leadership at the Ethical Society": Panel discussion w/ member lay leaders Music by Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon Opening Words by Kathy Schrenk Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

What’s one small action someone did for you that made a difference? How can we amplify those everyday kindnesses into big change?

Our Constitution begins with "We, the People." It’s up to us to make sure those words include everyone.

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-JL... ): "Humanism in Action: Hope Against Fascism" by @jettwriter.bsky.social Music by Hannah Frey and McKayla Talasek Opening Words by Kyle Nienhaus Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

Every kit packed is a step toward a more compassionate and just world. 🌎✨ Huge thanks to Beacon Reproductive Health Network for this partnership. Ethical Society members are glad to put our values to work for the common good. #thepowerofus

Peace & justice require cooperation. Our shared humanity must come first. We need to find ways to unite & heal in the face of violence & uncertainty. We owe each other nothing short of human flourishing. How can Humanist values help us navigate conflict & uncertainty with compassion & clarity?

The game is rigged from the start. 🎲 #equity #justice #humanism #systemicracism

HOW Great is This: EC is a safe & effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex with Over-the-counter emergency contraception (levonorgestrel) Click link in post below get Free Kit mailed to you. BIG Thank @ethicalstl.org / @ppfa.org @ffrf.org @stlouisatheists.bsky.social @stltoday.com

This Platform will explore how Humanist values can inspire hope and guide us to resist authoritarianism, defend human rights, and strengthen our communities with courage and compassion. Learn more: www.ethicalstl.org/event/platfo...

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/live/9KHMURO...): "Kickoff Our New Programming Year!" by ED Claire Alexander Music by the Ethical Band Opening Words by Hollie Brubaker (read by Julie Lewis) Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

🍂✨ Tomorrow’s the day! ✨🍂 Fall Kickoff is almost here! 📅 Sunday, Sept. 7 ⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring your curiosity, bring your family, bring your friends. Everyone is welcome. Let’s celebrate the Power of Us and all the small actions that create big change. 🌟

You're invited to our annual Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 7, at 10 a.m.! The celebration will launch a new season of Humanist events designed to inspire curiosity, build connections, and spark action on today’s most pressing challenges.

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=U980... ): "Never Forget: Humanism & the Holocaust" by Alex Braitberg Music by Executive Director of Community Experience Claire Alexander Opening Words by @jettwriter.bsky.social Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BW9...): "What Being Trans Has Taught Me About Gender & Identity, and Why That Matters in These Times" by Grayson Rosen Opening Words by Herb Morisse Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-al... ): "The Courage to Face Change" by @croftspeaks.bsky.social Music by Hannah Frey and Mc Kayla Talasek Opening Words by Larry Doreson: www.ethicalstl.org/opening-word... Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This Sunday, we’re asking our members to share: Why is membership VALUABLE to you? Join the conversation in person during Sunday Platform—we’d love to hear your voice. Check out this blog post to learn more: www.ethicalstl.org/why-do-peopl...

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L0T... ): "Bread & Roses Missouri and Workers’ Theater" by Emily Kohring Music by Claire Alexander Opening Words by Brenda Otterson: www.ethicalstl.org/opening-word... Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtwS...): "Lenses of Humanity: How Reflection, Connection, and Empathy Can Heal Our World" by Dr. Kyle A. Reyes Music by Patrick Rafferty Opening Words by Sean O'Hara Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg2i...): "Finding Safety in Community: Queer Allyship in Hostile Times" by SQSH's Avi Ivaturi Music by Lynn O'Brien Opening Words by Kimber Palmer Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-zO...): "The Full Story: Age as Asset and Deficit" by Dr. Nancy Morrow-Howell Music by Cherry and Jerry Opening Words by Chris LaCoste: www.ethicalstl.org/opening-word... Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=8--W...): "Hope" by Dr. Amy A. Hunter Music by Mayla Stith Opening Words by Dawn Prentice Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

Due to a power outage, the Ethical Society of St. Louis is closed Sunday, May 18. We are sending so much love to our friends and neighbors who were impacted by the recent storm. You can learn how to report storm-related damage, get help, and give help at www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/r....

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxl3...): "Mending What Matters" by Ethical Culture Leader Louise Jett Music by Emily Wallace Opening Words by Josh Smith Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society - Youth Sunday/Star Wars Day: Speech by Youth Group Advisor Pariss Brown Opening Words by Coco Lord Youth Group graduation of Sage Finney and Coming of Age graduation of Ginny Murphy Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrJl...): "From Salt to Selma: A Legacy of Good Trouble" by Ethical Leader Louise Jett Music by Hannah Frey, Mc Kayla Talasek, and Tara Santiago Opening Words by Robert Holtgrewe Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRn7... ): "Artificial Intelligence & Writing in Higher Ed" by Dr. Laura Hardin Marshall Music by Dan Rubright Opening Words by Jennifer Beere: www.ethicalstl.org/opening-word... Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society: "Native American Storytelling" by Suzanne Jones Sam Borders read the SEEK Core Values Krystal White served at Platform Host Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM-a... ): "Prison Education at Saint Louis University" by Paul Lynch Music by Katarra Opening Words by David Brown: www.ethicalstl.org/opening-word... Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL

Sage and some of the other youth in the @ethicalstl.org Youth Group present their ideas about how to make the Society more appealing to younger generations.

blog.cordialdeconstruction.com/2025/04/04/s... The Skeptical Society of St. Louis is hosting a Skepticamp on May 17, a day focused on critical thinking, science, and skepticism.

Thank you for having us at your meeting on Sunday, @ethicalstl.org! Do you have a group interested in learning more about the citizen initiative process in Missouri and our plans to protect it? We'd love to come to your next gathering and talk to you! www.respectmovoters.org/contact

Melanie Trecek-King will be speaking at two engagements at the @ethicalstl.org this weekend. This is co-sponsored by the Skeptical Society of St. Louis. Both events are free

This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy3q...): "Overview of the Work of the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation" by Bob Baker Music by Revé Opening Words by Stephanie Sigala Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStLyou

On March 11, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Ethical Society of St. Louis unanimously adopted the following position in Support of Trans Rights. www.ethicalstl.org/official-pos...

On Sunday at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=742B...): "Framing the Unimaginable: Ethics in the Anthropocene" by @dbreeden.bsky.social Music by Eileen Gannon and Eimear Arkins Opening Words by Kyle Nienhaus Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL