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November 2026
Please join JIDS for an event that will ask questions such as: What did America's founders intend regarding religious liberty and the role of faith in civic life? How are their views reflected in the Constitution and the First Amendment? And from the founding to today, how has the national conversation on faith, government, and religious freedom evolved? At a time when prominent speakers increasingly suggest that "America is a Christian country," JIDS believes it is essential for the JIDS…
Find out more »A Better Way: A Faith Convening for the Common Good — Daring Dialogue and the Practice of Encounter
Join us to explore how to engage across differences while honoring each person's inherent dignity. Joined by the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, we’ll consider the power of language and practice tools for navigating disagreement, cultivating curiosity, and building trust across differences. RSVP for Daring Dialogue and the Practice of Encounter We’d be delighted to have you join us!
Find out more »December 2026
Leader Refresh
Come spend an evening with Dr. Walter Earl Fluker: Wake Up Running - Building Democratic Space at the Crossings. Close out the year with an inspiring leadership conversation that invites you to pause, reflect, and consider how we can lead with purpose. This special evening features renowned scholar and ethical leadership expert Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, who will share insights from his latest book, Wake Up Running: Building Democratic Space at the Crossings, followed by a book signing. Through a…
Find out more »Rebuilding Gaza – An Expert Reflects on the Challenges
Join us for this fascinating and important topic as we hear from Tom Warrick, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. Mr. Warrick will give a talk and lead a discussion on how we can bring both security and reconstruction for the peoples of Gaza and Israel. RSVPs should be sent to [email protected]. Thomas Warrick is a renowned expert on Middle Eastern affairs generally, including the situation in Gaza. Recently, he served as one of the principal drafters of…
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