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Archive of Upcoming Events Beginning 30 October 2006, the webmeister intends to archive each event from the Upcoming Events page before removing it permanently from the Upcoming Events page. On this page the events are listed from most recent to the oldest. All hyperlinks have been left as they were on the Upcoming Events page, but it is possible that they may have become obsolete after the event had been archived onto this page.
2007 Events - October through December |
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Pot Luck Dinner
After the lecture, please stay and join us for lunch. First-time visitors are invited to attend and bring no food item for the table. Ethical Society of St. Louis members, the option is certainly your own. Others: bring a dish, any dish, from soup to salad to sandwich to entree to side dish to dessert. Bring an item that doesn't require your attention from 11 to noon, since any sound in the kitchen is magnified into the room where our 11:00 a.m. program is in progress. The oven is available to keep things warm, and a large 'fridge to keep things cool, and there are lots of outlets for crockpots, etc.; and the microwave is available right after the Lecture ends. Even if you don't bring a dish or beverage, at least bring your appetite! See you then! The general public is invited.
Sunday Lecture Series
Rooting for different sports teams brings people together. Religious differences drive people apart. What irony! Religion, which should be for the greater fellowship of all, ends by turning group against group. What is the answer to this age-old conundrum? Is progress possible? It would not do to simply give up. What, beyond religion (at least as has been known up to know), may start to release real human potential for cooperative paths to peace, justice, and support for each unique individual? In this light, the Ethical Movement experiment will be described in its origins. Members of the Ethical Society of St. Louis are especially invited to join us this Sunday, since they are closing for the New Year's holiday. The general public is
invited.
Living Ethics Discussion We will discuss our relationships with the people we visit in person or by telephone. Invitation open to members of the Society and
their guests.
Twain Rivers Book Club
Calvin Trillin, the celebrated
New Yorker writer, offers a rich and engaging biography of his father,
as well as a literate and entertaining fanfare for the common (and decent,
and hard-working) man. ReadMOreMissouri.org 2006 selection (in PDF format) The general public is invited.
Closed for Holiday & Family Traveling Our best wishes for one & all to enjoy this holiday time of the year! For additional information, contact Mr. Bob Greenwell by email.
Living Ethics Discussion The discussion will be based upon Ms. Ratino's presentation on Sunday, 17 December. The full text of Ms. Ratino's 17 December lecture is here. Invitation open to members of the Society and
their guests.
PFLAG
Regularly meets the third Tuesday of every month.
Society Council For members of the Society Council.
Sunday Lecture Series
Our guest speaker will be Kathy Ratino, ESMR member
and a member of the Society Council. The general public is
invited.
Friday Nite Free Film Series
"A compelling wake-up call for all of us. This film reveals not only practical alternatives to rising energy prices and environmental crises at hand, but that we can also break our addiction to oil." "A quietly shocking indictment of our gas-guzzling
auto companies and the petro-politicians who love them." -
Karen Durbin, ELLE MAGAZINE More information is available at: SonyClassics.com Invitation open to the general public.
Living Ethics Discussion We will continue the discussion from last Wednesday and amplify themes introduced in the Sunday presentation by Christine VanMierlo, adding stories from our personal lives. The full text of Ms. VanMierlo's 03 December lecture is here. Invitation open to members of the Society and
their guests.
Workshop with Curt Collier "History and Philosophy of Ethical Culture" Patti says, "Bob will let the membership know about the opportunity to car pool down after our morning meeting. Please let me know if you plan to go and we can arrange rides and maybe a chance for a bite to eat. Any suggestions?" If you wish, you may contact Mr. Bob Greenwell by email.
Sunday Ethical Education for Kids (SEEK)
We will be making snuggly-warm 'Blankies' to be presented
to the children (and their siblings) who are confined to hospital.
The Blankies will be donated through Ronald McDonald House and Crisis
Nursery. The Blankies will warm the children AND the hearts of
the parents who will know that someone cares about them. The general public (including your children!) is invited.
Sunday Lecture Series
Our speaker will be Mr. Robert Greenwell. "Some nonprofit, nonpartisan groups have named Dec. 10 as Impeachment Day. Soon-to-be Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says it is off the table. I will examine the prospect of impeaching President Bush from several ethical perspectives." The general public is invited.
Ronald McDonald House
Contact Kathy R. to volunteer and/or if you have questions. This is your last chance in 2006 to be a part of this
most rewarding activity!
KnitWits
As always, lively conversation obliterates the sound of
clicking knitting needles! Invitation open to members of the Society and
their guests.
Living Ethics Discussion We will discuss and amplify themes introduced in last Sunday's address by Christine VanMierlo, adding stories from our personal lives. The full text of Ms. VanMierlo's lecture is here. Invitation open to members of the Society and
their guests.
Sunday Ethical Education for Kids (SEEK)
We will be making snuggly-warm 'Blankies' to be presented to the children (and their siblings)
who are confined to hospital. The Blankies will be donated through Ronald McDonald House and Crisis Nursery.
The Blankies will warm the children AND the hearts of the parents who will know that someone cares about them.
The general public (including your children!) is invited.
Sunday Lecture Series
Our Guest Speaker will be Chris Van Mierlo. She is on the faculty of St. Charles Community College, recipient of the Ring of Excellence Award from the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce in 2004, and member of Mid Rivers Ethical Society. The lecture addresses the issue of the global problem of gender discrimination and brutal suppression of women and poses the question, "If women gained the power to rule the world, would they govern more wisely than men have done? Would they be capable of resisting power's seductive and subtle corrupting influence?" The general public is invited.
KnitWits
Freezing rain, sleet, and mountainous snow drifts! If you have questions/comments, you may contact Mr. Bob Greenwell by email.
Living Ethics Discussion Do you remember your dreams? (Or dream your memories?) Any recurring dreams? Any that changed your life in any way? Any waking dreams or reveries that help you relax or get a different or more intuitive perspective? Invitation open to members of the Society and their
guests.
St. Louis Effort for AIDS Join Jill and Bill Aul & friends at J.
Buck's most excellent restaurant for a wonderful
dining experience and also do your part in supporting the St.
Louis Effort for AIDS. The general public is invited.
Twain Rivers Book Club
In a remarkable debut novel that sizzles with sensuality, crackles with life-affirming energy and moves the reader to laughter and tears, author Pearl Cleage creates a world rich in character, human drama, and deep, compassionate understanding. After a decade of luxe living in Atlanta, Ava Johnson has returned to tiny Idlewild, Michigan -- her fabulous career and power plans smashed to bits on one dark truth: Ava has tested positive for HIV. But rather than a sorrowful end, her homecoming is a new beginning. Because, in the ten-plus years since she left, all the problems of the big city have invaded the sleepy community of her childhood... because dear friends and family sorely need her help in the face of impending trouble and tragedy, and Ava cannot turn her back on them. And because, most importantly, Ava Johnson is inexplicabley and undeniably falling in love. - AND - - AND - The general public is invited.
Pot Luck Dinner
After the lecture, please stay and join us for lunch. First-time visitors are invited to attend and bring no food item for the table. Others: bring a dish, any dish, from soup to salad to sandwich to entree to side dish to dessert. Bring an item that doesn't require your attention from 11 to noon, since any sound in the kitchen is magnified into the room where our 11:00 a.m. program is in progress. The oven is available to keep things warm, and a large 'fridge to keep things cool, and there are lots of outlets for crockpots, etc.; and the microwave is available right after the Lecture ends. Even if you don't bring a dish or beverage, at least bring your appetite! See you then! The general public is invited.
Sunday Lecture Series
Our Guest Speaker will be the young & dynamic
Leader of the Ethical Society of St. Louis, Kate Lovelady. The general public is invited.
Ronald McDonald House
Contact Kathy R. to volunteer and/or if you have
questions. The next date is the last date for 2006 and is
scheduled for Saturday, 09 Dec.
Living Ethics Discussion topic: "Family and Gratitude" Invitation open to members of the Society and their
guests.
PFLAG
Regularly meets the third Tuesday of every month.
Sunday Lecture Series
Our speaker will be MidRivers Ethical Society leader Mr. Robert Greenwell. Is a new Ethics Movement possible in our country? In our county? If so, it would have to be not a movement of duty, not a regime of repression. Rather it would have to be a movement of commitment inspired by a vision of joy and cooperation among people. It would have to political and personal, philosophical and religious, individual and social all at once. As philosophical, it would have to be practical philosophy. As religious, it would have to unite rather than divide people of different beliefs. As political, it would not contend in the arena of party versus party but would hold political representatives accountable to a higher standard. As personal, it would give people the motivation to develop their own code of ethics, making it the spine of their character. Such will be the kind of reflections explored in this lecture. The general public is invited.
Overview of the Election Results
Jeanette Mott Oxford is a state representative, Democrat, in the Missouri House of Representatives, District 59. She will speak on the recent elections, analyze what happened, look ahead to what to expect and where the next political struggles may lie, for the country but particularly for Missouri. There will be time for audience questions and comments, and Ms. Oxford's responses. Then a reception with Ms. Oxford will be held including refreshments, approximately 8:15-8:45 pm. Here's a reference to Ms. Oxford in Wikipedia. The general public is invited. Follow-up Press Release:
Friday Nite Free Film Series
With all the craziness we are dealing with here
in the states, we often forget about what is taking place over
in Iraq on a daily basis. More information is available at: Ground Truth Sign-Up After the 1 hr 12 minute film, a 30-minute audience
discussion will be facilitated to enhance the viewing experience.
Invitation open to the general public.
Living Ethics Discussion topic: "Love Over Should" We will take the lecture Bob G. presented on 01
October and extend it, amend it, upend it, or just end it! Invitation open to members of the Society and their
guests.
Danforth Lecture Series
As the head of the pharmaceutical giant Merck from
1985 to 1994, P. Roy Vagelos led the company through an unprecedented
period of drug discovery and financial success. Combining
his medical research background and his much-heralded leadership
of a firm that was voted "the most admired company in the U.S",
seven times during his tenure, he is among the few who can prove
that good business and a social conscience are not only compatible,
but are strongly linked. All Danforth Lecture
Series events are free and open to the public.
Closed for Members Retreat For additional information, contact Mr. Bob Greenwell by email.
MRES Autumnal Retreat The Retreat is an extremely important event in the life of our group. Try to attend! We will ask only $25 per person, which covers two night's lodging at Sinai Retreat Center in Southeast MO, where we have held our Retreats before, and it's great. We bring our own food. Contact: Tony & Pam Aiello 573.648.2544.
Pam work 573.648.2498 x21, pann_aiello@yahoo.com Invitation exclusively open to members of the Society.
PFLAG
Become informed! Become involved! Regularly meets the third Tuesday of every month.
Living Ethics Discussion topic: Election
Results Decompression: With the election-result reporting not being completed
until early Wednesday morning, and being vividly on our minds,
I think we must provide space for discussion at our Living Ethics
meeting. So our topic is "Election Observations, Feelings,
and Urges." Invitation open to members of the Society and their
guests.
ELECTION DAY
It is our civic
duty.
Note on the Election Protection
hotline:
Sunday Lecture Series
Our speaker will be MidRivers Ethical Society leader Mr. Robert Greenwell. Is Iran evil? Is Iran next in line for U.S. "intervention"? This lecture will lay out Iran’s history and the history of US-Iran relations. It will explore US history and the geostrategic importance of oil for world supremacy. It will gather in a range of viewpoints from progressive analysts. Finally, it will undertake to place this all within an ethical frame. The general public is invited.
Art Nite
Just show up with your imagination and perhaps an apron (or your artist's smock). Adam will bring in prepared canvases in a wide variety of sizes, plenty of brushes of varying sizes, a huge selection of paints, and an assortment of materials you wouldn't normally associate with a painted canvas. If you'd like, bring snacks and/or beverages. Perhaps we will prepare-in-advance an inspirational (CD format) playlist of musical accompaniment? Limited to 15 canvases/painting
stations.
KnitWits
As always, lively conversation obliterates the sound
of clicking knitting needles! Invitation open to members of the Society and their
guests.
Living Ethics Discussion topic: "How do you talk politics with an irrational person without losing your cool?" Irrational from your perspective of course. Maybe with a dozen or more examples of how not to, we'll intuit a new better way! Invitation open to members of the Society and their
guests.
Book Overview
Self-actualization is back! A modern-day guru, Byron Katie, home-grown in a desert town of California, has arisen and revitalized the human hope of personal joy and purpose in life. She, yes it’s a she, does not claim divine energy or miraculous powers, but gives people a tool—how to ask questions of one’s own thoughts—that seems to release them to durable personal peace and love. Socrates would be proud. Bob Greenwell will present an overview of the book, and those present will explore the possibility of starting a "Loving What Is" group, free of any philosophy, teachings, or pressure. Invitation open to the general public.
Twain Rivers Book Club
Who wouldn't want to go on a trip around the world? When best-selling novelist Sparks receives a travel brochure from his alma mater, Notre Dame, he thinks, "If not now, then when?" and asks his brother to join him. As they journey to faraway places, the brothers reminisce about their unusual childhood. Instead of the idealistic life readers may imagine, their early years were marked by poverty, although redeemed by their mother's great love. A must-read for Sparks fans as well as a treat for those who want to find out what makes a family strong. © 2004 Booklist Reviews The general public is invited. |
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It's Pot Luck Sunday on New Year's Eve!
"Spirituality as Infinite Interrelatedness"
"The Social Responsibility of Business"
Election Hotlines
"Let those creative juices flow...
Par-Tay !!!
