The Center for Civic Reflection is a national leader in dialogue and reflection. We use readings, images and videos to engage people in deep, productive conversation about issues that impact their communities and work in the world -- a practice that we call civic reflection. We have trained more than 7,000 people to facilitate these discussions in their organizations and communities, and led over 20,000 people in public, community, and workplace dialogues.
Should we keep a distance from the people we serve? Is my service changing the world or only myself? These are questions that service and volunteer groups use civic reflection to explore. -- Read More
Who or what makes learning possible? What are the greatest obstacles to teaching and learning? These are questions that educators, students and administrators use civic reflection to explore. -- Read More
What kind of change am I making? What does it mean to have a voice? These are questions that museums, libraries, humanities councils and arts and cultural groups use civic reflection to explore. -- Read More
How do we respond to the suffering of others? How would we like others to respond to our own? These are questions that doctors, social workers and other providers use civic reflection to explore. -- Read More
How do we relate to those with different beliefs? How does what we believe affect our actions in the world? These are questions that faith and interfaith groups use civic reflection to explore. -- Read More
Who should we give to and why? How do we know what a gift achieves? These are questions that grantmaking organizations, foundations and philanthropists use civic reflection to explore. -- Read More
What makes a community strong? How can we make our community stronger? How does race affect my relations with others? These are questions that communities use civic reflection to explore. -- Read More
Taking Action
"My god, this is an incredibly well chosen collection. Every single selection holds great power...."
- Dave Eggers
Talking Giving
"Exploring the ‘why’ of what we do has raised spirits and attitudes among our members."
- Rotary Club Leader
Talking Service
"Civic reflection made me feel more connected to why I serve."
- AmeriCorps Member
Hearing the Call Across Traditions
"For those who are motivated to serve because of deep faith commitment, this book will only strengthen that calling."
- Wendy Kopp, CEO and Founder, Teach for America
Civically Engaged Reader
"This is a must-have resource, a compendium of writing from diverse times and voices guaranteed to stimulate lively conversation."
- Elizabeth Hollander, Executive Director, Campus Compact
