The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently featured faith250 in a piece exploring how multifaith communities are approaching America's 250th anniversary with seriousness and substance. The article profiles clergy and congregants from around the country who are gathering across traditions to study foundational American texts. So many are finding that the act of careful reading together does something political discourse rarely manages: it invites people to actually listen. We're grateful for this recognition, and more grateful still for the faith leaders and congregations doing this work in their communities every day. Read the full piece here.
It is sad to reflect that many of these clergy have had no formal training in politics beyond 9th-grade civics since they will help their congregants navigate politics and the unique aspects of being American.