More Upcoming Events

October 8

"Things My Preacher Never Told Me" --Edward Ericson, AEU Leader
The major religions of the West and the Middle East share a deadly tradition that threatens to be a time bomb at the heart of civilization. Preserving our liberties and saving humanity from an Apocalypse of our own making requires a radical rethinking of the purpose and content of religion and ethics.

October 15

TBD --Delegate Adam Ebbin

Delegate Adam Ebbin, Virginia's first openly-gay state legislator, represents the 49th district--the most diverse legislative district in Virginia---covering parts of the City of Alexandria, Arlington County,and Fairfax County. He will discuss his experiences working for
equality for all in Richmond and his thoughts on the upcoming statewide referendum on the Marshall/Newman so-called "Marriage Amendment" to the Virginia constitution.

October 22

"A Humanist Looks at the Story of Job"--NoVES Leader, Jone Johnson Lewis NoVES Leader Jone Johnson Lewis takes a look at one of the ancient stories of humanity, the story of Job and his troubles, to see what it teaches us about how humanity has struggled with the meaning of suffering, and how we might respond compassionately and ethically to suffering in today's world.

October 29

"TBD"-- Julia Frank, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, George Washington University MFA Dr. Frank will discuss some of the ethical implications, good and bad, of medicalizing stress, trauma, or other psychological consequences of current conflicts or disasters. For instance, we know that many soldiers currently overseas may be permanently affected by ongoing stress, unnoted trauma, etc. Are there any ethical implications, or policies, we might derive from this fact?

November 5

"I Am a Rock. I Am an Island." -- Jone Johnson Lewis, NoVES Leader Living in densely-populated cities and suburbs, Americans today are arguably lonelier than ever. At the same time, busy-ness makes true solitude difficult. What a paradox! Leader Jone Johnson Lewis will explore the ethical implications of loneliness and busy-ness in our world today, with some suggestions for dealing with these conditions in our own lives.

November 12

"The Seven Myths of American Judaism" Rabbi Art Blecher Arthur Blecher has been Rabbi of Congregation Beth Chai in Washington since 1987. Dr. Blecher is both an ordained Rabbi and a practicing psychotherapist. He received his B.A. Degree with honors from Lafayette College in 1969. He received his M.A. Degree in Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary School of America in 1972 and was awarded the Graduate Rabbinical Degree in 1975. He earned the Doctor of Ministry Degree in Psychology at Wesley Theological Seminary in 1994. He is the co-author of "The Jews of America: History and Sources," "Interfaith Couples in the Rabbi's Study," and of numerous articles. He is a member of the Washington Board of Rabbis and the American Mental Health Counselors Association. The presentation will be based on his forthcoming book, The Seven Myths of American Judaism.

November 19(Note: 10:00 AM start time!)

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Stone Salad: a community celebration of generosity and diversity.

November
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Closed - Thanksgiving