A Welcoming Humanist Community

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County is a religious, progressive and humanistic community based in Teaneck, NJ since 1953.

A bunch of us relaxing at our Community Weekend

While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics and human flourishing at the center of the search for a meaningful life.
Read more about us or the American Ethical Union, our national organization.

Haiti 101: An historical perspective on the creation of the western hemisphere's poorest country

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An introduction to Haiti, the western hemisphere's poorest country, including an overview of its history (focusing on European domination/slavery), demographics, politics, religion, culture and economy. Jim Delia blends in his in-country observations during the past two Julys and offers a prognosis for the future.

What Humanists Believe

By Dr. Joseph Chuman

Life does not stand still for long. All of life is a cycle of motion and rest. We grow, we push ahead, we exert ourselves, we rest, and then move forward again.

Our Leader

Dr. Joseph Chuman has been the leader of the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, NJ for 30 years.

Dr. Joseph Chuman

Joe frequently lectures to public audiences on a broad range of social and philosophical issues.

How does Ethical Culture make a difference in society?

Our interest in the greater society is expressed through programs, such as discussion groups, debates and speakers on important issues of our day. These programs, scheduled throughout the year are all open to the public.

Like our national organization, the American Ethical Union, the Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County also has a long history of social activism. Volunteering for fair housing, in homeless shelters and with peace groups are just a few of the outward expressions of our commitment to social progress. The founding of the local chapter of Amnesty International, for example, was the work of our members.

Two Adult Ed Seminars in April

Major Religions Today: A 5 part course given by Dr Joe Chuman

Advance Funeral Planning:A Free Seminar

Our Sunday School

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Families of all backgrounds, particularly those with mixed religious heritage, trust Ethical Culture to provide a caring community in which children up to age 14 can learn to find answers to the most important questions in life.

Society members teaching in our Sunday School use age appropriate curricula to help children understand themselves, their relationships to others around them and the world they live in.

Kids make friends and have fun as they gradually develop their own sense of morality and their own humanistic ideals.

These are some of the goals of the Ethical Culture Sunday School:

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County

A Welcoming Humanist Community

Haiti 101: An historical perspective on the creation of the western hemisphere's poorest country

What Humanists Believe

By Dr. Joseph Chuman

Our Leader

How does Ethical Culture make a difference in society?

Two Adult Ed Seminars in April

Our Sunday School

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Two Adult Ed Seminars in April:

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