The Common Good

Upcoming Events

Nashville Concert for the Common Good

May 21, 2013 - 7:00pm
Speaker: Jim Wallis with Buddy Miller, Ashley Cleveland, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Magaret Peacock, and Marcus Hummon
Location: Nashville, TN
Jim Wallis is coming to the Belcourt Theater on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. in support of his latest book, "On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned about Serving the Common Good." This this “Concert for the Common Good” will also feature inspiring music from award-winning musicians: Ashley Cleveland, Buddy Miller, Beth Nielsen-Chapman, Marcus Hummon, and Margaret Becker.

Northern Virginia Faith Leaders Forum

May 22, 2013 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Speaker: Lisa Sharon Harper, Director of Mobilizing
Location: Annandale, VA
What is the role of government in issues that matter to people of faith? How can people of faith have a role in advocating for important moral issues like poverty? Come hear Lisa give the keynote address at the Forum speaking to these questions and more.

Competing Visions of the Common Good: Rethinking Help for the Poor

May 23, 2013 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Speaker: Jim Wallis, Rep. Frank Wolf, Arthur C. Brooks
Location: Washington, DC
At a lunchtime event at the American Enterprise Institute on May 23, Jim Wallis will be joined by Arthur C. Brooks and Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) to discuss the themes of Jim's new book, "On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned About Serving the Common Good."

Follow.Jesus.2013

July 12, 2013 (All day) - July 14, 2013 (All day)
Speaker: Lisa Sharon Harper, Director of Mobilizing
Location: St. David's, PA
Hear Lisa and a whole range of intergenerational, multi-racial speakers and workshop leaders dedicated to justice that will challenge and inspire you at the ESA conference!

The Voices Project Conference

August 12, 2013 (All day) - August 14, 2013 (All day)
Speaker: Lisa Sharon Harper, Director of Mobilizing
Location: New York City, NY
The Voices Project brings together African American leaders from around the country that influence church, education, art, entertainment, politics, and business for important conversations about the Black community and our role as leaders and influencers in today's culture.