Deed Before Creed: A Call to Action by Leader Philip Lindsay
- Angela Coppola
- Oct 5, 2025
- 1 min read
Speaker: Leader Philip Lindsay
The first Society for Ethical Culture was created in New York in 1876, and its leaders focused on concrete projects to improve the lives of the most vulnerable. Members established the first free kindergarten in the city, created the Visiting Nurse Service, built schools and job-training centers, advocated for the abolition of child labor and launched ambitious civics programs like the Encampment for Citizenship. In Philadelphia, the society established Camp Linden, a summer-camp for kids from the city to learn the wonders of nature and swimming. The purpose of an Ethical Society is to cultivate a place where we can continue the work of building a better culture. How can this history of “Deed Before Creed” inspire us as we face serious, even terrifying challenges as a people? How can we lean into community and solidarity this Fall? Join new Leader Philip Lindsay as he explains why he finds Deed Before Creed such a compelling call to action and introduces our Fall 2025 lineup of activities focused on action.
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