Humanistic Spirituality, Don Montagna, 19 September 2004

Comment: "Brilliant! Why we need humanistic spirituality, what it is, how to create it." (Jo London)

"Don delivers a mature reflection on the subject beginning with a 6 minute reflection on his leadership and the community 30+ years into his tenure." (Paul Baker) (49 minutes)

Christ vs. Jesus, 4 April 2004, Don Montagna, WES Leader.

Notes: Don briefly mentions the Christ of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" and then recounts the historical Jesus. Next, he interprets the teachings of Paul of Tsarsus and the Gospel of Love. He closes preaching the practice of love in the community.

Our annual memorial ceremony is an opportunity to honor your loved ones and keep alive within you their spirits at their best. People important in our lives continue to influence what we do and think even after death. By appreciating the blessings they gave us, we can more fully benefit from these gifts and pass them on to others. By understanding the errors they made, we can learn from their mistakes--rather than allow them to haunt us.

What is Good?, 1 December 2002, Don Montagna, WES Leader.

Notes: Why is Good a central concept of EC? How is it defined and applied by philosophers in the face of contradictions? What about our own lives? Don gives a careful examination of these and related questions.

What is Good?, Don Montagna, 1 December 2002

Comment: "Felix Adler argued Ethics and Religion are real and amenable to rational, scientific analysis. He made "good" a central concept in his system. Don explains" (Paul Baker) (33 min)

Why an Ethical Society?, 15 September 2002, Don Montagna, WES Leader.

Notes: The talk explores Ethical Culture in relation to society emphasizing the role of ethical agents. It gives a good explanation of eliciting the best.

Using Your Powers for Good, 3 March 2002, Don Montagna, WES Leader.

Notes: Learning ethical leadership, cultivating values with triage, developing good authority and appreciative listening.

What Do You Really Want?, 6 January 2002, Don Montagna, WES Leader.

Notes: Lovely New Year Platform

"You Are A Humanist" by affirming the worth of every person since 1944.

It's Time for the Child Within to Grow Up, 23 March 1997, Susan Bagot, Leader - Northern Virginia Ethical Society.