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. 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, April 26, 10:30 am
Eric Oliver
Professor of political science at the University of Chicago
“How to Know Your Self: The Art & Science of Discovering Who You Really Are”
Professor Eric Oliver returns to tell us about his new book, How to Know Your Self. For more than 20 years, Oliver has taught a legendary course—The Intelligible Self—that students routinely describe as life-changing. Now, in How to Know Your Self, he brings the best of that classroom experience to readers everywhere, guiding readers through the most profound and meaningful journey of all: understanding who we really are.
Oliver draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, physics, and ancient philosophy to explore the mystery of the self. What is this thing we call “me”? How does it take shape? Oliver tackles these questions and shows us that the answers we’ve inherited—and even the ones we’ve come to ourselves—are often more illusion than truth.
Sunday, May 3, 10:30 am
Community Day: Ethical Dilemmas Discussion
Led by EHS members Charlie Saxe and Jared Lorince, we will consider several potential situations which pose a difficult choice, either of which may mean violating one’s sense of right and wrong. We’ll break into small groups to examine how we might respond, and then share our answers.
Our Community Days are programs designed to bring us together to learn, grow, and volunteer. They are open to the public, in-person only, and will not be livestreamed.
There will be no regular Sunday program on May 10
Sunday, May 17, 10:30 am
Dana Cole
Professor of sociology at Harold Washington College
“Valuing Diversity Through the LGBTQIA+ Lens”
Dana Cole, professor of sociology at Harold Washington College, will explain how to foster inclusive and affirming environments by understanding and valuing diversity through an LGBTQIA+ lens. We will gain a foundational understanding of current terminology, identities, and inclusive language, while exploring how these concepts apply in a range of settings. Dr. Cole will offer tools for effective allyship, including strategies for addressing bias, supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, and creating equitable spaces for all. Expect to leave with actionable resources to continue learning and advocating for LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
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.
