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.

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.

Tour Events

Is the Tour Coming to You?

We’re touring 50+ cities this fall. Rollover highlighted states below to see all 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?