July 4th is the day the U.S. celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, also known as Independence Day.  EHST will focus on what this day means to us in 2019.  The microphone will be passed around, and each attendee will have an opportunity to reflect about what the day means to them.   We […]

Randy Best, Leader of the Northern Virginia Society for Ethical Culture, will discuss assumptions and their ethical effects.  Here is a snippet of his talk: "What assumptions do I make as I move through the world?  How do my assumptions influence my interactions with others?  Are my fundamental assumptions about myself too narrow and self-limiting?  […]

Most organizations focus on professional development from the perspective of grooming better employees. Dr. Dauv Evans will assert that we need more employees who think like a boss. He has trained employees how to incorporate an entrepreneurial perspective to their jobs. Thinking like a boss can create a more productive and ethical work environment. Dr. […]

Many theists ask non-theists, "Well, just what do you believe?"  Atheists believe there is no god, but what about non-theists?  Amanda Poppei, Senior Leader of the Washington Ethical Society, will address just what folks who call themselves non-theists believe in.  Ethical Humanism, aka Ethical Culture, is non-theistic.  Ms. Poppei will help us understand more about […]

Do our public schools teach historically accurate depictions of American Indians?  Ryan Dial-Stanley, a member of the Lumbee tribe, will discuss what education should depict.   Leslie Locklear was originally scheduled to speak, but had to step aside.  She recommended her colleague Mr. Dial-Stanley who is also quite knowledgeable about this issue, and works with her […]