Faith, Politics, and the Common Good National Tour

Faith, Politics, and the Common GoodNational Tour

Faith doesn’t belong on the sidelines of democracy — and it shouldn’t be used to dismantle it either. This fall, join us in 50+ cities for a better way forward.

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For too long, the loudest religious voices in politics have used faith to divide communities and chip away at democratic norms. We believe there’s a better way.

Faith, Politics, and the Common Good is a 2-hour gathering for everyday people of faith, local clergy, public servants, and neighbors who want to bring their whole selves — beliefs included — into public life without leaving democracy behind. You don’t have to check your faith at the door to be a good citizen. And you don’t have to compromise democracy to be a person of faith.

Reclaim the Narrative

Hear from Doug Pagitt and local host pastors, clergy, and public servants on what Christian nationalism looks like in your city — and why a healthier public narrative starts here.

Learn the Dual Rationale

A hands-on session on how to hold personal faith and public duty together — translating values like justice, compassion, and welcoming the stranger into language that works for everyone at the table, not just your pew.

Practice the Language

Small-group table circles where politicians, pastors, and neighbors work through real policy conversations — together.

Take It Home

Leave with concrete voter education resources and next steps for local mobilization, powered by your neighborhood host team.

Is the Tour Coming to You?

We’re touring 50+ cities this fall. Rollover highlighted states below to see dates when we’ll be there — and let us know if you can host!

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Led by Doug Pagitt

Doug Pagitt is a progressive evangelical pastor, author, and longtime advocate for a more inclusive, life-giving expression of faith in public life.

As Executive Director and co-founder of Vote Common Good, he’s spent decades helping people of faith show up for their communities and their democracy — with deep theological grounding, sharp political insight, and a good sense of humor about it all.

A Proven Voice Since 2018

Vote Common Good has spent years reshaping the conversation around faith and politics in America — through 30-city bus tours, voter education campaigns, and candidate trainings, with recognition from national outlets. Our mission hasn’t changed: helping people of faith make the common good their voting standard.

30+ City Bus Tours

Featured in The New York Times & The New Yorker

Since 2018

Not a Lecture. A Local Movement.

This isn’t a national team dropping in to talk at your city. Every stop on this tour is shaped and hosted by local leaders — clergy, advocates, and neighbors who know what their community actually needs. National insight, local voice.

Every stop on this tour needs local voices at the table. Could that be yours?

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