It is an exciting and adventurous undertaking to begin a new Ethical Culture/Ethical Humanist™ group. For almost a century and a half members of the Ethical Culture Movement have worked to create, nurture, and inspire ethical humanist communities to foster a world that is democratic, compassionate, just, and sustainable.
Our core ideals of realizing the unique worth and dignity of each person, striving to elicit the best of one another, and placing Deed Before Creed in all that we do are, we believe, the essential building blocks for meaningful living and wholesome communities.
How difficult is it to start an Ethical Society from scratch? If you are ready to find that out, the materials in this section are intended to help you on your way.
Inreach - Activities aimed at meeting the needs and interests of people who are part of the congregation.
Outreach - Activities aimed at connecting with people who are not part of the congregation.
Service - Activities that servce the community and greater society.