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Washington Ethical Society

The Washington Ethical Society is a vibrant humanistic congregation that affirms the worth of all people.

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"Put Down Your Phone!" Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader

"Put Down Your Phone!" Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader

Join Amanda as she explores the hold that phones--and our other gadgets--have on us. Are they all bad? Is it a generatio... Read more

19 Aug 2018

51mins

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"Becoming One Planet: A Story of Race, Justice, and Power" Destiny Watford

"Becoming One Planet: A Story of Race, Justice, and Power" Destiny Watford

"Becoming One Planet: A Story of Race, Justice, and Power" Destiny Watford. Community activist and Goldman Prize Recipie... Read more

22 Apr 2018

39mins

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“Is There Sanctuary for Us on Earth?” Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader.

“Is There Sanctuary for Us on Earth?” Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader.

Amanda will explore the concept of sanctuary--as in refuge, a place of safety--and how we do, and don't, experience thes... Read more

7 Oct 2018

44mins

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"Anything's Possible," Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader.

"Anything's Possible," Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader.

Sure, anything might be possible--especially at the start of a fresh new year--but how do we move from possible to proba... Read more

6 Jan 2019

48mins

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Sunday, November 24. Stone Soup

Sunday, November 24. Stone Soup

It’s one of our favorite traditions here at WES! Bring a vegetable, a stone, and a heart open to old and new stories and... Read more

24 Nov 2019

44mins

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Sunday, November 17, 2019. "“‘Paying Attention to Welcome,” Christin Green

Sunday, November 17, 2019. "“‘Paying Attention to Welcome,” Christin Green

What does it feel like in your body when you believe you’ve found a congregational home? It’s a feeling that can nourish... Read more

17 Nov 2019

46mins

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Sunday, February 24, 2019. "Is America Trustworthy?" Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader

Sunday, February 24, 2019. "Is America Trustworthy?" Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader

You may be thinking the answer to this question is–at least right now–a definite no. And you may be right! Amanda will e... Read more

24 Feb 2019

51mins

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"Conflict is Inevitable, but Combat is Optional Sunday", Rev. Rebekah Ann Savage

"Conflict is Inevitable, but Combat is Optional Sunday", Rev. Rebekah Ann Savage

“Conflict is Inevitable, but Combat is Optional”: Faith leader Rev. Max Lucado penned these wise words that emphasize ho... Read more

17 Feb 2019

38mins

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Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. ‘Pay Attention To Love Day’

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. ‘Pay Attention To Love Day’

"Pay Attention to Love Day: Loving Your Very Own Self'" Amanda Poppei, Laura SolomonAuthor Sonya Renee Taylor asserts th... Read more

9 Feb 2020

49mins

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“Balanced Checkbook. Balanced Life,” Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader

“Balanced Checkbook. Balanced Life,” Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader

Remember the register in the front of your checkbook, before we paid for everything online? Those entries meant more tha... Read more

4 Mar 2018

55mins

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Sunday, February 23, 2020. "Resilient Relationships: Facing Facts and Making Meaning"

Sunday, February 23, 2020. "Resilient Relationships: Facing Facts and Making Meaning"

Resilient Relationships: Facing Facts and Making MeaningLaura Solomon, Rajesh VidyasagarHow do we demonstrate resilience... Read more

23 Feb 2020

48mins

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“Living with Our Bodies,” Zeb Green, Clergy Intern.

“Living with Our Bodies,” Zeb Green, Clergy Intern.

What does it mean to be healthy? Whether from a sudden illness, a chronic condition, or the natural effects of aging, we... Read more

4 Mar 2018

51mins

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“Becoming Just: Building an Anti-Opressive Community,” Zeb Green, Clergy Intern.

“Becoming Just: Building an Anti-Opressive Community,” Zeb Green, Clergy Intern.

“Becoming Just: Building an Anti-Opressive Community,” Zeb Green, Clergy Intern. This Sunday we will explore what it mea... Read more

15 Apr 2018

45mins

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The Mystery Among Us: Human Culture Across Time

The Mystery Among Us: Human Culture Across Time

Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader & Jason Lange, WES memberHow did religion begin? Why did so many cultures build pyramid... Read more

2 Dec 2018

51mins

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Sunday, March 29, 2020. "Keeping Your Head in Troubling Times"

Sunday, March 29, 2020. "Keeping Your Head in Troubling Times"

Keeping Your Head in Troubling TimesSunday, March 29, 9:30 & 11:30am Rev. Dr. David BreedenRev. Dr. David Breeden, S... Read more

29 Mar 2020

1hr 6mins

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Sunday, January 19, 2020. "The Lonely Life of a Hero: MLK Sunday"

Sunday, January 19, 2020. "The Lonely Life of a Hero: MLK Sunday"

"The Lonely Life of a Hero: MLK Sunday" Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader. We often think of prophets as living their values,... Read more

19 Jan 2020

46mins

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"Playful Art A New Model," Sanctuaries DC

"Playful Art A New Model," Sanctuaries DC

What is your art of life? Join multicultural artists from The Sanctuaries (thesanctuaries.org), as they creatively explo... Read more

27 May 2018

38mins

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"Black Lives Matter: The Radical Dr. King," April Renee Goggans

"Black Lives Matter: The Radical Dr. King," April Renee Goggans

Join April Renee Goggans, a lead organizer with Black Lives Matter DMV, as she reflects on how Dr. King’s message speaks... Read more

20 Jan 2019

48mins

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Jan 26, 2020. "A Life of Integrity," Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Nortion

Jan 26, 2020. "A Life of Integrity," Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Nortion

Special guest Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton reflects on the historic and future call to a life of integrity. What ... Read more

26 Jan 2020

44mins

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Sunday, October 20, 2019. "We Don’t Have To Be Perfect To Be Good" Laura Solomon, Clergy Intern

Sunday, October 20, 2019. "We Don’t Have To Be Perfect To Be Good" Laura Solomon, Clergy Intern

At its best, community affirms and reaffirms that we belong to one another. John O’Donohue reminds us that belonging is ... Read more

20 Oct 2019

41mins

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