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A Day of Civility, Connection & Community Leadership

Join Reclaiming Civility on September 30, 2026, for a special day of meaningful conversations, community connection, and leadership.

The event will feature a keynote luncheon with Alexandra Hudson, author of The Soul of Civility, along with the inaugural Civility Pledge Signing Ceremony—bringing community members together around a shared commitment to respect, dignity, understanding, and civility.

September 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM–6:30 PM
Penrose House Garden Pavilion | Colorado Springs, CO
Free and open to the public. Limited space available.

Civility Pledge Training

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The Civility Pledge

The Civility Pledge is a commitment to treat others with respect, listen with an open mind, and help build a more connected and compassionate community. Together, we can make civility a daily practice  at home, at work, and in our communities.

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Sign the Pledge

Add your name to the growing list of people committed to a more future.

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Those who choose to be public will be listed below.

Our Pledge Signers

Thankyou to everyone who has taken The Civility Pledge

What the Pledge Means

The Civility Pledge is a commitment to

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Listen

Be open to different perspectives.

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Respect

Trust others with dignity, even when we disagree.

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Engage

Choose constructive dialogue over division.

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Build

Help create a more informed, compassionate, and united community.

THREE WAYS TO BE INVOLVED

Choose your path to make a difference

Collaborator

  • Give input on the pledge
  • VIP seating at the ceremony
  • VIP reception
  • Name listed in the Gazette and on the webpage and marketing

Inaugural Signer

  • VIP seating at the ceremony
  • VIP reception
  • Name listed in the Gazette and on the webpage and marketing

Sponsor

  • VIP seating at the ceremony
  • VIP reception
  • Name listed in the Gazette and on the webpage and marketing
  • Company badge on the program, website, and marketing
  • Signed book from Lexi

Sponsorship Recognition

We are grateful to the organizations supporting the Civility Pledge and helping make this movement possible

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INAUGURAL SIGNER & PIONEERS MUSEUM

We anticipate noting that Inaugural Signers will have the original pledge, rendered on parchment, posted at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum in perpetuity.

Details about the parchment pledge and pioneers museum arrangement will be shared once they are confirmed

THREE DIGNITY INDEX

13 Phrases for better conversation

The dignity index offers 13 simple , powerful phrases to help us have more respectful, constructive, and human conversations.

Learn More at Dignity.us →
1. Can you tell me more about that?
2. You might be right. I’d love to hear your experience with this.
3. Thanks for explaining this.
4. Do you mind if I share a different view?
5. Wow. I think just the opposite. Can you tell me how you came to that view?
6. Let’s figure out what we disagree on; it can’t be everything.
7. I want to hear what you think.
8. I don’t have all the answers. I value your thoughts and want to explore more.
9. Can you explain that to me?
10. How do you think we got here and how do you think we fix this?
11. I could be wrong, but it’s my understanding that…
12. Thanks for talking with me; a lot of folks won’t talk to people they disagree with.
13. If we talk long enough, we’re going to find out we share some values.

"Civility is not a sign of weakness, but of fortitude to see and respect the humanity in one another."

RECLAIMING CIVILITY

Be Part of the Movement

Join Us on September 30! and be part of a special day
celebrating civility,connection, and community leadership, featuring the
inaugural Civility Pledge Signing Ceremony.

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