| 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. "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time." Angela Davis Change isn't a grand event , but a constant practice. Embrace the transformative power of your own agency. |
Lobby Day in Richmond Jan 20, 2026 Big Money Out of Virginia https://www.bigmoneyoutva.org/ Join other members from NoVES as we visit state representatives about legislation to get money out of politics. In swing states like Virginia, where the power and influence of huge donations can determine electoral outcomes, the cost of elections has skyrocketed over the last decade. In 2011, the Senate and House of Delegates’ campaigns together raised $68.7 million. By 2023, even before the November election, contributions have jumped to over $174 million, pushing Virginia into the position of a state with some of the highest cost elections in the country. Virginia is one of only five states that has no limits for political contributions. In groups, we will visit state legislators to ask for support for bills pending in both houses. Come join your voice to others. For more information, use contact-us@noves.org
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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. |