The Spirit of Our Politics: Public Event

Our political climate is filled with division and rage. It leaves people discouraged, angry, bitter, and hopeless. When political division shows up not only on the campaign trail, but also at our dinner tables and in our churches, you might wonder: Does it have to be this way? As Christians, can we be part of a better way?

Keynote speaker Michael Wear is the CEO of the Center for Christianity & Public Life and a leading thinker on the intersection of faith and public life and believes we can. Wear thinks Christians can engage faithfully in politics, resulting in healing rather than division, kindness rather than hatred, and hope rather than despair. In his new book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life, Wear argues that by focusing on having the "right" politics, we've lost sight of the kind of people we are becoming, but that there is a better, more God-honoring way to engage.

Emcee Janet Vestal Kelly has spent her career in public service. She most recently served two years as the Special Advisor for Children and Families in Governor Youngkin's administration. Previously, Kelly founded Virginia's Kids Belong, cofounded America's Kids Belong, and served as the Secretary of the Commonwealth under Governor McDonnell.

Join us for an evening of conversation on how we got to this political climate and fresh perspective on how Christians can be part of a better, more Christ-like way forward.

The Spirit of Our Politics: An Evening with Michael Wear is presented by Needle's Eye Ministries, For Richmond, and RCLI. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased via Eventbrite using the button below.