Center for Civic Reflection - Community, Leadership, Dialog

Welcome to the Center for Civic Reflection

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

WHO WE SERVE

Service & Volunteerism

CIVIC REFLECTION IN SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM -- Read More

Education

CIVIC REFLECTION AND EDUCATION -- Read More

Arts & Culture

CIVIC REFLECTION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS -- Read More

Faith & Interfaith

CIVIC REFLECTION WITH FAITH AND INTERFAITH COMMUNITIES -- Read More

Philanthropy

CIVIC REFLECTION AND PHILANTHROPY -- Read More

Local Communities

CIVIC REFLECTION IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES -- Read More

PUBLICATIONS

Taking Action
"This is an incredibly well chosen collection. Every single selection holds great power...."

- Dave Eggers
Reflective Reading
"The readings and images had real content to them. There was a sense that I could respond better to patients... Patients all come with the story of what makes them who they are. This exercise [Reflective Reading] helps with fostering that perspective."

- Social worker, Central DuPage Hospital
Talking Service
"Civic reflection made me feel more connected to why I serve."

- AmeriCorps Member
Talking Giving
"Exploring the ‘why’ of what we do has raised spirits and attitudes among our members."

- Rotary Club Leader
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
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