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🌟 Now Hiring: Full-Time Leader 🌟

πŸ—“ Apply by February 28, 2026. Learn more at: www.ethicalstl.org/leader-searc...

✨ Share widely and help us find a Leader who will inspire ethical action, foster connection, and help shape a more compassionate world!
February 12, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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Two talks. One unforgettable weekend! 🧬 Science, wonder, skepticism, and humanity, live with Forrest Valkai! Free and open to the public at the Ethical Society of St. Louis.

#Science #Humanism #Skepticism #STLEvents #FreeEvents
Promotional graphic titled β€œA Weekend with Forrest Valkai.” On the left, Forrest Valkai smiles while holding up his hand with a stylized flame effect, wearing a lab coat against a warm orange-yellow background. On the right, event details list two talks at the Ethical Society of St. Louis: Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., β€œLife Lessons from the Lab,” and Sunday, March 1 at 11 a.m., β€œThe Symphony of Biology.” Text notes both events are free and open to the public, with logos for the Ethical Society of St. Louis, The Cheshire, and the Skeptical Society of St. Louis.
February 11, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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February 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Ml... ):

"Investing in Our Sustainability, Values & Community" by Claude Bernard, Dan Overmann & Stan Mulvihill

Music by the Matthew Galik Trio

Openings Words from Clark Hotaling

Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL
"Investing in Our Sustainability, Values & Community" by Claude Bernard, Dan Overmann & Stan Mulvihill Claude Bernard is in this photo - the others spoke later Music by the Matthew Galik Trio Stories About Ourselves from Clark Hotaling https://www.ethicalstl.org/stories-of-ourselves-from-sun-february-8-by-clark-hotaling/ Our Program Volunteer Platform Host Travis Williams Ariadne (M. Galik) Matthew Galik Trio Ethical Education Core Values Stories of Ourselves Clark Hotaling Old Folks (W. Robinson) Matthew Galik Trio Mindfulness Minutes Investing in Our Sustainability, Values, & Community Claude Bernard, Dan Overmann, and Stan Mulvihill Mission Moment, Collection, Connection & Announcements From All the Crowd (M. Galik) Matthew Galik Trio Closing
February 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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A warning from 1905 that still demands our attention today. Education, truth-seeking, and civic responsibility are essential to a flourishing democracy.

#SeekingTruth #WEBDuBois #BlackHistoryMonth #Democracy
β€œEither America will destroy ignorance or ignorance will destroy the United States.” β€” W. E. B. Du Bois
February 7, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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Care and accountability are inseparable. To love our neighbors well, we must also be willing to look inward.

#BlackHistoryMonth #EthicalAction #SeekingTruth #EthicalSTL #bellhooks
February 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Join Forrest Valkai Saturday, February 28, at 7 p.m. for a data-driven deep dive into hard issues of racism, sexism, queerphobia, and more. Doors open at 6:30.

This free event is made possible through support from The Cheshire Hotel and The Skeptical Society of St. Louis.
Life Lessons from the Lab
Drawing from his years of experience in biology, Forrest offers a data-driven deep dive into hard issues of racism, sexism, queerphobia, and more. This presentation discusses evolution, diversity, rac...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
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None of us is meant to do this alone. Freedom isn’t something we win once and keep forever. It’s something we practice together, again and again, by choosing care over isolation and solidarity over silence.
February 3, 2026 at 5:03 AM
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This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6WB... ):

"The Psychology and Neuroscience of Magic" by Zi the Mentalist

Music by The Gold Standard

Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL
"The Psychology and Neuroscience of Magic" by Zi the Mentalist "The Psychology and Neuroscience of Magic" by Zi the Mentalist (working the crowd with card magic) Music by The Gold Standard, a jazz choir from Webster University Our Program Volunteer Platform Host Maxine Stone "As Far as the Eye Can See" by Darmon Meader and Lauren Kinham "The Psychology and Neuroscience of Magic" by Zi the Mentalist The Gold Standard Ethical Education Core Values Lucas Seger-Lueckenhoff "Satellite Call" by Sara Bareilles, Arranged by Kerry Marsh "The Psychology and Neuroscience of Magic" by Zi the Mentalist The Gold Standard Mindfulness Minute The Psychology and Neuroscience of Magic Zi the Mentalist Mission Moment, Collection, Connection & Announcements Closing
February 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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🧠✨ Trivia Night: Progress Through the Ages ✨🧠
Sat., April 18
Becker Room
Doors openβ€”6 p.m.
Trivia beginsβ€”7 p.m.
$25 per personβ€”orβ€”$200 for a full table of 8

Bring your curiosity, your favorite people, and your love of learningβ€”we can’t wait to see who reigns supreme in Progress Through the Ages! πŸ†βœ¨
February 1, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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Thank you for amplifying this work! We are so grateful for our partnership with @beaconrepro.bsky.social! This is community care in action. πŸ’›
January 30, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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Our friends at the Ethical Society of St. Louis recently partnered with Beacon Reproductive Health Network, packing 1,000 emergency contraceptive/safer sex kits! Beacon has distributed over 80k supply kits - the Ethical Society has packed 11k of them!

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January 29, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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January 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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"Because as we have seen throughout history, if we don't speak up for others, there will be no one left to speak for us.” - Christi Griffin

View full talk at www.youtube.com/live/LQ4XhH4....
January 21, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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When history is whitewashed, harm becomes normal. Our desire for comfort and familiarity can make injustice feel unavoidable. But systems that normalize harm depend on our silence.
January 20, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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When ideas are treated like products, outrage and affirmation outsell truth. James Croft argues it’s time to stop shopping for beliefs and start tending an epistemic garden together.

#SeekingTruth #EthicalHumanism
January 19, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ4X... ):

"And Then They Came For Me" by Christi Griffin, J.D., founder president of The Ethics Project

Music by Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon

Stories of Ourselves by ShontΓ© Hanna

Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL
"And Then They Came For Me" by Christi Griffin, J.D., founder president of The Ethics Project Music by Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon Stories of Ourselves by ShontΓ© Hanna Our Program Volunteer Platform Host Jamie Frazier Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon Jig Set Ethical Education Core Values Calvin Jones Stories of Ourselves ShontΓ© Hanna Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon In the Bleak Midwinter Mindfulness Minute And Then They Came for Me... By Christi Griffin Mission Moment, Collection, Connection & Announcements Eimear Arkins and Eileen Gannon Reel Set Closing
January 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Society members and friends volunteer to pack 1000 emergency contraception kits for @beaconrepro.bsky.social to distribute to the community for free.

Join us on March 1 at 9:45 am if you want to join us next time!
Volunteers packing kits Volunteers packing kits Volunteers packing kits A box with 90 kits
January 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Bend the arc and break the ceiling! Human rights for human beings! #JusticeChoirSTL ✊
January 18, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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It’s okay to change your mind. Growth begins when curiosity, humility, and care rise above ego.
January 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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January 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDus... ):

"Truth Grows in a Garden We Tend Together" by @croftspeaks.bsky.social, former Leader of the Society

Music by the Ethical Band

Opening Words by Kathryn Bellrose

Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL
"Truth Grows in a Garden We Tend Together" by @croftspeaks.bsky.social, former Leader of the Society (speaking remotely from the UK by zoom) Music by the Ethical Band Opening Words by Kathryn Bellrose Our Program Volunteer Platform Host Mike Jones "Monsters, Inc. Theme" by Randy Newman The Ethical Band Ethical Education Core Values Openings Words Kathryn Bellrose "Stomping at the Savoy" by Benny Goodman The Ethical Band Mindfulness Minute "Truth Grows in a Garden We Tend Together" James Croft Mission Moment, Collection, Connection & Announcements "Tank!" by Cowboy Bebop The Ethical Band Closing
January 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Reproductive care isn’t controversial to the people who depend on it. It’s essential. Watch Michelle Trupiano's
full talk: www.youtube.com/live/EwguC1J...

@beaconrepro.bsky.social #SeekingTruth
January 6, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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Even when harm is real, human dignity endures. We rise through care, courage, and our commitment to one another.
January 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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This morning at the Society (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewgu... ):

"Balancing Emotion and Logic in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare" by Michelle Trupiano

Music by Music Dir Mike Engelhardt

Opening Words by EDCE Claire Alexander

Join us next week at 11am in person or youtube.com/@EthicalStL
"Balancing Emotion and Logic in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare" by Michelle Trupiano from @beaconrepro.bsky.social Music by Music Director Mike Engelhardt Opening Words by Claire Alexander: https://www.ethicalstl.org/opening-words-from-sun-january-4-by-claire-alexander/ Our Program Volunteer Platform Host Krystal White "Purpose" by Mike Engelhardt Mike Engelhardt Ethical Education Core Values Openings Words Claire Alexander "So Grateful" by Mike Engelhardt Mike Engelhardt Mindfulness Minute Balancing Emotion and Logic in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Michelle Trupiano from Beacon Reproductive Health Network Mission Moment, Collection, Connection & Announcements "Life is Worth Living" by Mike Engelhardt Mike Engelhardt Closing
January 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM