The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County

The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County The Ethical Culture Society of Essex County is a progressive non-theist religion dedicated to living ethically in a complex world.

Founded in 1876 and established in Maplewood in 1945, over the years the ethical culture movement (known as The American Ethical Union) has been instrumental in launching Planned Parenthood, the NAACP, Visiting Nurses, New York Settlement House, Fieldston School, and National Ethical Service at the U.N. The Society began a long-running Ethics for Children program and most recently, Essex Time Exch

ange ( a time bank facilitating the exchange of services) among other initiatives. The Maplewood Society was the first peace site in the country. Its motto is: to act so as to bring out the best in ourselves by bringing out the best in others.

Labor Power Can Beat Fascism -
08/30/2025

Labor Power Can Beat Fascism -

Free in-person and online! Join us in Ceremonial Hall as the Society hosts the next American Ethical Union All-Societies Sunday Platform.

06/07/2025

*essexethical.org*

Birgit Matzerath "Wrong Notes and Life"-interviewed by Tom Cunningham -
05/31/2025

Birgit Matzerath "Wrong Notes and Life"-interviewed by Tom Cunningham -

Inspirations from the Past -
05/24/2025

Inspirations from the Past -

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516 Prospect Street
Maplewood, NJ
07040

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+19737631905

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