Civic Renewal for America's Next 250

Join the Center for Christianity and Public Life for its 2026 annual summit: Civic Renewal for America's Next 250.
About this Event

Join the Center for Christianity and Public Life in Washington D.C. for CCPL's 2026 Summit, For the Good of the Public: Civic Renewal for America's Next 250 Years!

For the Good of the Public is the premier national event that gathers service-minded leaders to learn and act together, inspired by the potential for Christian contributions to our politics and public life, for the good of all. At this event, we consider carefully curated conversations that lead to practical action regarding the most pressing issues of our day.

Our speakers include elected officials and policymakers, theologians and scholars, next-generation voices and nonprofit practitioners—offering both inspiration and tools for meaningful work. In a time of cynicism and disillusionment, our summit lifts up the good, and spurs creative action.

In 2026, the year of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join us as we consider the contributions we can make toward civic renewal for America’s Next 250.

Visit Our Summit Page to Learn More!

Questions?

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Monday, Oct. 5th
Monday, October 5th
🕑: 12:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 01:00 PM
Opening Session
🕑: 05:30 PM
Dinner
🕑: 07:00 PM
Civic Renewal Rewards
Tuesday, Oct. 6th

🕑: 09:00 AM
Tuesday, October 6th
🕑: 09:00 AM
Doors Open
🕑: 10:00 AM
Morning Session
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 05:00 PM
Closing Reception
🕑: 05:00 PM
Happy Hour at Takoda, Navy Yard

Info: CCPL will have a private room reserved at Takoda, Navy Yard for Summit attendees who would like to continue conversations and connection following the Summit.

Wednesday, Oct. 7th

🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 7th

Info: The new Wednesday Experiences are site visits, workshops, practices, and guided conversations that connect the ideas of the summit to the real work you do. They are a model of what For the Good of the Public is all about: connecting with other thoughtful leaders, finding new practical tools, and leaving with renewed vision, energy, and hope for their work. Specific details about the opportunities will be shared closer to the event.