| Northern Virginia Ethical Society"Act so as to bring out the best in others, and thereby in yourself" |
Welcome to NoVES!NoVES is a Humanist congregation. We follow principles of Ethical Culture, a movement begun in 1876 by Felix Adler. Our life goal is to act so as to bring out the best in others and thereby in ourselves. In so doing we strengthen our relationships with one another, and build a more humane world.We invite you to visit us on a Sunday morning. You might find the kind of caring, welcoming community you didn't even know was out there - just waiting for you to become part of it!Affiliations NoVES affiliates with the AEU along with more than 20 other Societies across the country from New York to Silicon Valley. Each of these Societies share the culture of Ethical Humanism and work to implement Humanist values in their communities.
https://americanhumanist.org/ Founded in 1941 and located in Washington D.C., the American Humanist Association advocates progressive values and equality for humanists, atheists, freethinkers, and the non-religious. The AHA has over 34,000 members and supporters and over 230 local chapters across the country. For Inspiration: "I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept!" Angela Davis "There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest." - Elie Wiesel "We are not hapless bystanders. We can influence whether we have a planet of peace, social justice, equity, and growth.." James Wolfensohn Change isn't a grand event , but a constant practice. Embrace the transformative power of your own agency. | If we need to cancel a NoVES Sunday Platform meeting because of unsafe weather, we will do our best to get the word out by 9:00 AM. Please check for a notice from NoVES through email, website, Facebook or Meetup to confirm the status of the meeting. We believe in Social Activism This will be our next social activity: How to Talk to Non-Humanists About Humanism Sunday, January 25, 2 pm ET Interested in learning how to talk to non-humanists about your values and be better understood instead of judged? Come join us in DC to hear how American Humanist Association's Executive Director Fish Stark does it. Enjoy a practical and engaging talk on how to communicate humanist values with clarity, confidence, and compassion. We’ll explore common questions non-humanists have, effective ways to explain humanism with empathy, and how to foster understanding across different worldviews.
___________________________________________________________ Actions you can take individually to spread empathy: _________________________________________________________________________ Sign up for the newsletter from your elected representatives. If they have a town hall - attend it and ask questions. Find out when the School Board meets and attend that meeting. Ask about LGBTQ policies. Watch for actions from the Board of Supervisors, and visit their office to discuss your opinion. Or consider these options
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Fish Stark, Executive Director of the American Humanist Association, is an organizer, educator, and social entrepreneur dedicated to belonging, social justice, and flourishing. Previously, Fish served as Head of Program & Curriculum at Legends, an education technology startup that built apps to improve children's mental health, and Director of Programs at Peace First, where he trained and funded youth activists in over 140 countries. Fish holds an Master's in Education from Harvard and a Bachelor's from Yale. A lifelong UU, he is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis and moonlights as an award-winning stand-up comedian.
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| Directions to Sunday Platform Green Hedges School 415 Windover Avenue NW Vienna, VA |
Driving Directions: Take the Nutley Street North exit from Route I-66. At the fourth light, cross Maple Avenue (Route 123) and start watching your odometer. At 0.2 miles, you will see a driveway with “Watch for Turning Vehicles” and “Green Hedges” signs. There will also be an Ethical Society sign next to the driveway. Turn right into the driveway, park in the lot, and take the nearest entrance into the building. Do not turn onto Windover. |