LOOKING AHEAD:

In 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our monthly series will take on the question:

How can I be part of making the United States just and peaceful for EVERYONE

- without exception - in our next 250 years?

In January, Cristin Brawner, Executive Director of the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI), introduced "America’s Next 250," a nationwide initiative designed to turn conversation into action where they live, work, and learn.

In February, Steven Olikara, President of Bridge Entertainment Labs, shared how film and storytelling can strengthen civic engagement, elevate pluralistic narratives, and spark meaningful dialogue across differences.

Join us Friday, March 20, 2026, to explore with Malka Kopell and Palma Strand, co-founders of Civity, how intentional relationship-building - what Civity calls civity practice - strengthens community resilience and civic engagement.

Join us Friday, April 24, 2026 (Arbor Day!), to hear from Dr. Christal Mischelle Omni, founder of the OMNI Institute of Well-Being.

Join us Friday, May 1, 2026, to hear from Melody Mohebi, Program Director of Imagining 2076 at Democracy 2076.

Join us Friday, June 5, 2026, which is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, to hear from Sara Isaac, Chief Strategist, Marketing for Change Co.

Join us Wednesday, July 1, 2026, before the 4th of July holiday to hear from the team at the U.S. Baha'i Office of Public Affairs on their Narratives of America project.

Join us Friday, August 28, 2026, to hear from Arizona State University's Consortium for Science, Policy, and Outcomes. Registration will open soon.

Join us Friday, September 11, to hear from Rev. Terry Kyllo, Executive Director of Paths to Understanding.

Join us Friday, October 2, 2026, to hear from Interfaith Alliance. Registration will open soon.

We offer the series free to everyone who wants to make a difference in their

neighborhoods, communities, and country, regardless of field, background, or level of income.