The Westchester Community for Ethical Culture is a welcoming place where adults and children can explore what it means to be human in a secular, non-dogmatic environment. In dealing with life’s challenges, we rely on reason and critical thinking rather than scripture, revelation or the supernatural. Our programs encourage free-thinking, activities that encourage community engagement, and lasting friendships. We believe everyone has the capacity to do good, to be compassionate, to overcome ignorance, and to help alleviate human suffering. If this sounds like you, welcome home! You are welcome to call us with any questions at 914-948-1120.

Upcoming Events

Living Ethics Roundtable: Facing Poverty

June 21, 2026
11:00 am

Worldwide, more than 800 million people are living in “extreme poverty,” generally defined as having a daily income of $3.00 or less per day. Of those 800 million, only 4 million live in the United States. Only???? How, in good conscience, can this prosperous, privileged country of ours allow such extensive desperation and suffering? Do […]

WCEC Book Group

June 22, 2026
2:00 pm

The next selection for the WCEC Book Group is A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession and Shipwreck by Sophie Elmhirst. The book is available through the Westchester Library System. We will meet to discuss the book on Monday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in the WCEC Study.

Pancake Breakfast

June 28, 2026
11:00 am

Come enjoy a warm and welcoming morning with us—connect with other like-minded folks and become a part of our Humanist community. Whether you’re an individual or bringing the whole family, you’ll find a place here.

Campaigning for Community Wealth in NYS

July 12, 2026
11:00 am

Join New Economy Project organizer Katy Lasell and David Sprintzen, a member of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, on July 12 at 11 a.m. for a discussion about the NYS Community Equity Agenda Coalition’s vision for a cooperative economy centered around community wealth and working class power.