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  • Reckoning and Responsibility

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    • Spark Citizenship

    We must look squarely at the our nation's complexities and what role we each play in moving forward.

    A person looking at a board of images and sticky notes, with the text spark citizenship.
  • A Canvas for Connection

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    • Live Like a Citizen
    • Rebuild Civic Faith

    How artful Civic Saturdays gatherings lead to more vibrant and connected communities

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  • Curiosity and Connection

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    • Spark Citizenship

    Start with self-reflection to build habits of curiosity and connection that lead to civic empathy.

    Three people chatting together with the text, spark citizenship.
  • How disconnected students became civic leaders

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    • Understand Citizenship

    Growing young people’s civic identity through Citizen Redefined.

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  • Civic Gatherings

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    • Spark Citizenship

    Build purposeful community gatherings that rebuild connection, trust, and collaboration.

    People sitting in a small group chatting together, with the text, spark citizenship.
  • Civic Ritual

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    • Spark Citizenship

    Revive your commitment to living like a citizen by adding purpose to an everyday habit.

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  • The power of invitation

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    • Rebuild Civic Faith

    Sindhu Dwarampudi shows what's possible when we weave connections among our neighbors.

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  • Joining and Inviting

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    Become more deeply embedded in your community and find belonging, purpose, and power.

    Three people sitting and smiling together, with the text, spark citizenship.
  • Civic Sermon: Impact & Legacy

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    What if we lived knowing that both our actions and our hope impact the world?

    A photo of Sarah Jane speaking on a stage.
  • Advice from Civic Saturday Fellows

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    Seasoned Civic Saturday Fellows share their experience on hosting gatherings and how they've tackled common challenges.

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