Ethical Society of St. Louis

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An Ethical Humanist Community: cultivating connections, inspiring action, growing hope. Learn more at ethicalstl.org

Don’t underestimate the power of showing up.
"Thinking Ahead: Building and Sustaining a Brain That Lasts a Lifetime" by Dr. Brian Carpenter
Quote: "Hope never quits"
“Religious Liberty Requires a Secular Government” in large white text over a close-up image of the U.S. Constitution. The subtitle reads, “An Ethical Humanist response to Christian nationalism and the erosion of church-state separation.” “JettWriter.Substack.com” appears at the bottom.
"Healing Trauma Holistically" by Jamila Owens-Todd, Executive Director of BRIC, the Bullet Related Injury Clinic
Red-and-blue hand-drawn illustration of the two New York Public Library lions on their pedestals. Between them, blue text reads, “The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries — Kurt Vonnegut.” The artwork is signed “E. Aldridge.”
Screenshot of a social media post featuring philosopher Judith Butler speaking at a podium. The post quotes Butler: "Once you decide that a single vulnerable minority can be sacrificed, you're operating within a fascist logic. That means there might be a second one you're willing to sacrifice and a third, a fourth. Then what happens?" Below the photo is a linked article with the headline: "Abandoning trans people is 'fascist logic,' says leading feminist philosopher."
Screenshot of a social media post by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, Author, reading: “What radicalized you?” The post says that wanting people to be treated fairly, have their basic needs met, be safe, and be free are not radical desires, but basic decency. It ends by saying the people who want the opposite are the radicals. The screenshot appears over a background image of people holding protest signs.
Red graphic with retro script lettering in blue and white reading "Freedom is a promise. Justice is the work." The Ethical Society of St. Louis website, ethicalstl.org, appears below.
Graphic with large white text reading “Freedom is never finished.” on a dark navy background. Two colorful dotted fireworks in rainbow hues appear on the right side, and a short coral underline appears beneath the text.
'“Talk to Me Nice:” The Ethics of Criticism and Critique' by Leader Candidate Rev. Jé Exodus Hooper, PhD
Graphic with bold text reading “LOVE BELONGS.” above a rainbow equals sign. Smaller text reads “11 years since Obergefell v. Hodges.” The Ethical Society of St. Louis logo appears at the bottom.
Square quote graphic on a warm cream background. Large black text reads, “All my life, I have maintained that the people of the world can learn to live together in peace if they are not brought up in prejudice.” The phrase “live together in peace” is highlighted in lavender. The quote is attributed to Josephine Baker. Along the bottom, a thick rainbow gradient line flows into a rainbow-colored St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch.
"Why is there a Solstice?" by David Brown
Minimal Juneteenth graphic with large text reading, “Juneteenth. Celebrating freedom. Honoring resilience. Continuing the work.” A simple golden sun rises at the bottom against a warm cream background.
Screenshot of a Threads post by @kyamawebb that reads: “I really hate the ‘no person who works a full-time job should live in poverty’ discourse. It should simply be that nobody deserves to live in poverty. We have to let go of the idea that we work in exchange for our worth. People are innately worthy and deserving of the basics.”
A hand-drawn style graphic reads “Allyship is a practice of shared dignity” with three actions: Listen, Respect, and Act. Colorful icons, rainbow lines, and a heart appear on a textured cream background.
"Camp Indigo Point" by Dan Grabel
Community begins when dignity is mutual.
Screenshot of a Threads post from nagomiretreat that reads: “Your ancestors survived because somebody shared food. Somebody shared fire. Somebody shared shelter. Somebody stayed.”
Graphic announcing a CAN! Forum titled “Radioactive Waste in St. Louis: History, Exposure, Clean-Up, Compensation,” featuring Christen Commuso of Missouri Coalition for the Environment. The forum is June 14 at 9:45 a.m.
"Representation in the Arts" by Ron Himes of The Black Rep Music by the Ethical Band
Our organizer, Krystal White, gives instructions
"Still Becoming: Ethical Culture at 150" by Creative Director @jettwriter.bsky.social
The text reads: “We are living in a moment that demands moral clarity over comfortable silence.”
"Access Is Dignity: How We Build a More Just Community Together" by Sara Ruiz, Executive Director of the Ashrei Foundation
"What’ll We Do With All the Churches?" by Steve Perron
Watercolor-style graphic with a large golden sun on the left. On the right, black text reads, “The world is before you and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in.” The quote is attributed to James Baldwin, Nobody Knows My Name.
"Humanism is (Almost) a Warrior Ethos" by Joseph Farkas
Bright rainbow gradient quote art with bold text reading, “May our rage stay rooted in love.” The word “RAGE” appears in large brush-style lettering, with a small heart beneath the word "LOVE."
Colorful gradient graphic announcing three EthicalSTL volunteer dates to pack 1,000 free emergency contraception and safer sex supply kits with Beacon Reproductive Health Network. Dates listed are June 7, August 9, and September 27 at 9:45 a.m.
An infographic with a cream background divided into two sections. The first section, titled "things we grieve," lists three examples in a row: the loss of a pet, the loss of a loved one, and a breakup or a divorce. The second section, titled "things we might also grieve," presents a three-column list of less commonly recognized losses: major life transitions; being unable to achieve a goal or fulfill a dream; a diagnosis; not living the life we hoped we would live; the effects of big decisions (even when those decisions are ultimately good for us); losing a job or switching careers; a friendship breakup; the person we were before something traumatic or life-altering occurred; moving to a new location; and a faith transition or a shift in our other beliefs. The overall message is that grief extends beyond death and can apply to many types of loss and change.
Quote art with the Carrie Fisher quote, “Take your broken heart, make it into art.” The text appears in cream-colored script over a starry galaxy sky with a glowing golden beam of light rising from a distant sci-fi landscape.
Screenshot of a tweet by John Pavlovitz on a dark background. The text reads: “Stop spending so much time and energy trying to make gay people ‘not gay’ or transgender people ‘not transgender’—it isn’t going to happen. Instead, try making: hungry people not hungry, hurting people not feel hurt, lonely people not feel alone.”
Samantha White welcomes Calvin Jones and Samuel Borders, our new Coming of Age graduates, to Society membership on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Screenshot of a social media post by Kelly (@broadwaybabyto) with bold text reading: “They’re making it harder for women to vote. They’re making it harder for trans people to vote. They’re making it harder for Black and brown people to vote. They were never worried about voter fraud. They wanted to suppress certain people. It’s white supremacy.”
“What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” — Henry David Thoreau
Quote art reading “The world changes when we take responsibility for it” in bold navy and coral text on a soft gradient background.
"Poetry and Uncertainty" by Ted Mathys
"Cultivating Dignity and Belonging Together" facilitated by members of the Dignity and Belonging Team: Jim Jordan, Louise Jett, and Ari Wynn
Colorful flyer with rainbow borders promoting a “Bad Faith Film Screening” in partnership with Americans United for Separation of Church & State. Event is May 16, 3:30–5:15 PM. The documentary explores the rise of Christian Nationalism from the 1970s to today and its impact on American politics and public life. Includes a quote from Ken Burns calling it “a great and powerful and timely film.” Logos for Americans United (St. Louis) and Ethical Society appear at the bottom.
Colorful event flyer with rainbow wave borders and stars. Headline reads “The Secular Social – Find Your People.” Event details: Saturday, April 25, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 4304 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110. Text invites attendees to enjoy food, music, and family-friendly activities, and to meet local secular communities including Ethical Society of St. Louis and Damned Good People. Closing text: “Stop by and connect. All are welcome.” Logos for Damned Good People and Ethical Society appear at the bottom.