September 19-20, 2024
McCourt School of Public Policy Building
Washington, D.C.

Democracy stands embattled, facing new threats within our nation and new challenges around the globe. Stand with us in its defense.

Christians in the United States and around the world have seen their faith in Jesus Christ distorted and leveraged in defense of authoritarian leaders who seek to erode freedoms essential to a thriving democracy. Some Christians enthusiastically praise dictatorial leaders and regimes.

This fall, Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice will host a summit of interfaith leaders with the intention of countering these disturbing trends. The Summit will take place on September 19-20 at the new McCourt School of Public Policy building on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus.

The summit will include the unveiling of a new statement presenting a theologically centered Christian defense of Democracy, sessions on the themes of religion and democracy and devoted to strategizing about how to maintain the integrity of our faith traditions and our tradition of democratic governance.

We will meet in a moment of crisis. Yet we do so as people of God animated by faith, hope, and love. It is in this spirit that we reaffirm Christian support for democracy and invite all Christians and people of moral conscience to do the same.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Speakers

SUMMIT
SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 19th

5:30pm, Auditorium
EJ Dionne, The Brookings Institution and Georgetown University
Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Calvin University/University of Notre Dame
Dr. Nichole M. Flores, University of Virginia
Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Jim Wallis, Center on Faith and Justice
7:00pm, Capitol View Room

Friday, September 20th

9:00am, Auditorium
Kessley Janvier, Georgetown University
Elizabeth Neumann, Department of Homeland Security (former)
Dr. Samuel L. Perry, University of Oklahoma
Johnathan Smith, MacArthur Justice Center
Rev. Jim Wallis, Center on Faith and Justice
10:45am, Auditorium
Chris Crawford, Protect Democracy
Sharon Lavigne, Rise St. James
Adam Phillips, Interfaith America
Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners
Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Skinner Leadership Institute and Faiths United to Save Democracy
12:15pm, Capitol View Room
1:30m, Auditorium
Diana Butler Bass
Simone Campbell, SSS, Understanding US
Dr. Robert P. Jones, Public Religion Research Institute
Bishop Vashti McKenzie, National Council of Churches
Dr. Jemar Tisby
3:00pm, Auditorium
Sherrilyn Ifill, Howard University School of Law

FAQs

There is not. We don't want there to be a barrier to accessing the content and programming of the Summit.
They will not. A key goal of the Summit is to connect key leaders who are committed to protecting democracy across sectors. This means we are encouraging people to attend in person.
Yes. Any remarks made from on the stage are considered to be on the record.
Yes, lunch will be provided. Please be sure to make note of any dietary restrictions or allergies to ensure we are able to accommodate.
Yes. We have room blocks reserved at the following hotels both located within two blocks of the Summit:
Hyatt Regency: $295 + tax
Yotel: 10 Rooms $299 + tax
Other nearby hotels:
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Phoenix Park Hotel
The Royal Sonesta