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Northern Virginia Ethical Society


"Act so as to bring out the best in others, and thereby in yourself"
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Welcome to NoVES!

We are a humanist congregation that practices Ethical Culture, a movement begun in 1876 by Felix Adler.

The mission of the Northern Virginia Ethical Society is to bring out the best in others and thereby in ourselves, strengthen our relationships with one another, and build a more humane world by offering a program that promotes ethical growth and learning, builds and sustains community and implements ethical action beyond our Society.

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!

 

Today, Wednesday December 11, 2024 is Human Rights Day, celebrated internationally in honor of the day seventy-six years ago, December 10, 1948, when the United Nations General Assembly announced the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  Read the full declaration here and think of an action you can take to support others in need. 

The holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza bring much joy to so many people. But what if you are new to this country and away from your family.  

Helping others and performing compassionate acts can actually help elevate our own mood. So can volunteering for organizations focused on the issues we care about. It distracts us from our own stress by giving us a sense of purpose. 

Three actions to take now:

1. Download the app 5 Calls and visit the site daily. It will alert you to a range of issues coming before Congress. The app will guide you to your Representative's office where you can express your opinion about each issue.  

2. Consider a donation to the ACLU.   The ACLU is calling on the Supreme Court to uphold constitutional guarantees for everyone - including trans people. Their lawyers will be arguing before the Court on December 4, 2024 for two cases out of West Virginia and Tennessee regarding transgendered teens who are being denied gender affirming care and rights. 

3. Consider a donation to The Capital Area Food Bank in order to provide a holiday meal for a family in hard times. 


  Save the date:  Jan 21st

Raise your voice in support of good governance legislation

* Campaign finance and ethics reform

* Rank choice voting.

* Access to the ballot for all eligible voters.

For more information visit   https://www.vademocracyday.com/

NoVES will have a group who participates.  Please contact Chris Van Dyke or Iris Woodard if you are interested.


 

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New Bylaws Adopted Oct 18, 2020

At our General Membership Meeting on Oct 18, the members present approved changes to the Bylaws that reflect our more gender inclusive attitude. You can view this updated version of our Bylaws in the Members only section.  

Volunteers Needed

  • Do you enjoy weddings? Consider being a NoVES officiant. Contact Randy Best if interested.
  • Do you have time to spare to deliver a meal, provide a ride, or just be a companion to a fellow member in need? If so, contact Iris Woodard with the Caring Committee.
  • Want to learn more about our website? Do you have a passion for mass emails? Please follow up with the Communications Committee to join our web team! 

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.

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