Integrating civic reflection into service and volunteerism can help people feel more connected to service and to one another, making service a part of who we are rather than something we get done.
Civic reflection helps educators, students, and administrators to process not only what they learn or how they teach -- but why they wake up every morning and do what they do.
CIVIC REFLECTION FOR ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS
Civic reflection is one approach to the arts and humanities that can help transform programs at museums, libraries, arts organizations, and state humanities councils into participatory and engaged discussions that bridge the gap between the arts and humanities, and civic life.
From doctors to social workers to hospice staff, civic reflection offers healthcare and social service providers the opportunity to explore the meaning of their work and reassess their approach to patient and client care.
CIVIC REFLECTION WITH FAITH AND INTERFAITH COMMUNITIES
Civic reflection gives faith and interfaith groups an opportunity to explore questions at the heart of faith/interfaith work and think more deeply about their values, communities, and commitments.
Civic reflection gives philanthropic leaders an opportunity to explore fundamental questions about giving, clarify their beliefs and values, and strengthen their commitment for the work ahead.
Civic reflection is an effective tool for building community not only among people who do common civic work, but among community members who may not otherwise get to see or hear from one another.
It has been helpful to hear other legislators from both parties answer difficult questions candidly. We rarely have that opportunity in the State House.
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--New Hampshire State Legislator
New Hampshire Humanities Council Conversation Series