Northern Virginia Ethical Society

Deed Before Creed

Ethical Culture is premised on the idea that honoring and living in accordance with Ethical Principles is central to what it takes to live meaningful and fulfilling lives, and to creating a world that is good for all.  Ethical Culturists focus on supporting one another in becoming better people and on doing good in the world.  Sunday School students learn  to practice these values EARLY and OFTEN!

This year, Sunday School Students have continued their efforts to model the motto, "Deed Before Creed".  On September 29th, the Sunday School students formed an efficient assembly line and made 120 sandwiches for the Embry Rucker Community Shelter.  We also packed 60 brown bags full of nutritious snacks and bottled water.  Some of the students even volunteered to personally deliver these meals to the shelter in Reston after classes that day.  All of the children were so excited to don their rubber gloves and get busy helping others.  They said they would do this every Sunday!!

On October 27th, they will get a second chance to serve their community.  Sunday School Students will come to class in their Halloween costumes and will "trick or treat" the society for Wish List Items from Operation Gratitude.  Through its customized Care Package programs, Operation Gratitude has provided opportunities for countless Americans to say “Thank You” to more than 2.3 million of our nation’s Heroes since 2003. In 2019, Operation Gratitude launched its Make Every Minute Count Campaign with the goal of delivering 525,600 Care Packages – one every minute of the year – to Service Members, their families at home, Veterans, and First Responders.   We hope you can join us and take part in this exciting service project!