Sunday Morning Programs
Our Sunday morning programs alternate weekly between a guest speaker and one of our Community Days, which are designed to foster community engagement and social action. From June through August, all of our programs will be in-person only and will not be livestreamed, unless otherwise noted below. Some of these programs will be recorded and posted on our YouTube channel for later viewing.
Our Sunday morning programs alternate weekly between a guest speaker and one of our Community Days, which are designed to foster community engagement and social action. We’ll welcome a live audience in our auditorium, and also continue livestreaming our guest speakers to our YouTube channel. The Community Days are in-person only.
Sunday, June 14, 10:30 am
Julia Julstrom-Agoyo
“The Contemporary West Bank: Witnessing Life Under Occupation”
What does daily life look like for Palestinian families living under occupation in the South Hebron Hills? Julia Julstrom-Agoyo will tell us about her three months spent in Masafer Yatta, a collection of 19 Palestinian hamlets in the southern West Bank in the fall of 2025. Julia combines historical background on Palestine and the West Bank with personal observations of settler intimidation, military incursions, and struggles over land, community, and survival.
Julia Julstrom-Agoyo grew up in the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, where the values that guide her were fostered. She holds a Master of International Affairs in Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy from Columbia University and has worked in immigration defense, asylum support, peacebuilding, and human rights research domestically and internationally. Her previous talks at the Society have recounted her undergraduate study abroad in Rwanda and her Fulbright grant year in Malaysia.
Sunday, June 21, 10:30 am
EHSC Writers Present: Original Works from the Writers Group
Our EHS Writers Group will share their recent original narratives, essays, and poems. The writings are sometimes mystical, humorous, endearing, sobering, and perhaps even a little odd. Subjects range from experiences and perspectives on hoarding to sci-fi, Juneteenth, and some fleeting thoughts after jumping from a 40th-floor window—with an unexpected ending. Listen and enjoy these works by fellow members of our community.
the views of our speakers do not necessarily represent those of the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago.
Covid Policy for Attendees
For our in-person audience, we will be adhering to the following policy:
- ALL attendees must be FULLY VACCINATED.
- A face mask completely covering the nose and mouth is required for all audience members during the program whenever the CDC rates Cook County at High Risk for Covid transmission.
- A mask-optional social hour will follow the program.
Have you missed some of our recent programs? You’re in luck!
Recordings of many of our programs from the last several years reside on our YouTube channel. Click this button to see a list of our broadcasts from the past year with links to the videos.
FAQ
Here are answers to some common questions, but feel free to contact us if you have any others!
We welcome you to join us for any Sunday morning program! No RSVP necessary–just drop in. There will be greeters at the door to direct you to our auditorium and answer any questions you may have.
If you can’t make it in person, we livestream most of our Speaker Series programs so you can watch live from home! Just hit the “Join the Livestream” button under any of the programs listed above at the appointed time, or go directly to our YouTube channel.
All our Sunday programs are free and open to the public. No reservations are needed.
Although attendance is free, we do offer an opportunity during the program for freewill donations. We suggest $5, or whatever you’re comfortable with.
Yes! Our Humanist Kids program runs concurrently with the adult program. Your children, from infants to 8th grade, can enjoy stories, discussions, crafts, and social action projects designed to encourage living life ethically and joyfully.
For more information see our Humanist Kids page, or contact the Humanist Kids Program Director.
Yes! See our Activities page for other ways that we get together, or our Social Action page (Coming Soon), for upcoming projects that you can help with.
