Tuesday, May 12 - Wednesday, May 13

Location: Temple Hillel-Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096

*Participants will be provided lodging at Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue or similar

Hosted by: Conservative/Masorti Judaism's Center for Human Dignity & Public Policy

Drawn from the Declaration of Independence, ‘our sacred honor’ reflects the founders’ belief that democracy rests on moral commitment as much as law—a responsibility that faith leaders continue to carry in shaping the civic life of the nation.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we invite you to join an invitation-only, two-day interreligious convening of national faith leaders. We will explore the theology of citizenship and the role of strengthening democracy within our diverse religious traditions in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy. This gathering is designed for leaders who recognize that faith has long shaped the moral imagination of American democracy—and that sustaining it today requires wisdom, humility, and relationship across difference.

Together, we will reflect on:

• How our traditions understand citizenship, civic responsibility, and democracy
• How faith leaders can strengthen democratic commitment without partisan alignment
• What we can learn from one another’s theologies of democracy, leadership, and moral obligation

At a time when civic norms feel increasingly fragile, faith leaders hold a distinctive role: to model moral leadership, foster belonging, and help communities remain committed to democratic life grounded in dignity and mutual responsibility.

We hope you will join us for this reflective and forward-looking conversation about the spiritual work of sustaining democracy in our time.

About the Host

The convening is hosted by the Conservative/Masorti Judaism’s Center for Human Dignity & Public Policy, which advances faith-rooted engagement in public life grounded in pluralism, moral responsibility, and the dignity of every person. The Conservative/Masorti Movement is the centrist denomination of Judaism. The Center is committed to creating trusted spaces for serious conversation across difference, drawing on religious tradition while remaining independent of partisan alignment.