Civic Saturday Coming to Lincoln Dec. 7

Civic Nebraska is bringing Civic Saturday to Lincoln next month in an effort to inspire Americans to become more powerful, active citizens. The city’s first-ever Civic Saturday will be from 10:30 to noon Dec. 7 at The Bay, 2005 Y St. The event is free and open to the public.

Civic Saturdays feature a “sermon” about the importance of civic engagement as well as featuring music and small-group discussions. Lincoln’s Dec. 7 “civic sermon” will be delivered by fellow Nebraskan Brian Smith. Smith, of Omaha, is a writer who explores how people relate to created systems and encourages Nebraskans to take a more active role in public life. To reserve a seat, click here.

With small-group discussion, Civic Saturdays allow community members who may have different views to engage with one another. Overall, the event will serve as a reminder that, despite holding different views, all of us can work together to improve our communities.

“Civic Saturday is a real opportunity to gather with all sorts of community members in Lincoln and beyond to remind us what that shared civic spirit is,” said Amanda Barker, Civic Nebraska’s deputy executive director and head of Civic Health Programs. “Especially in the midst of a potentially divisive election cycle, it’s nice to gather and focus on what’s more alike than different.”

To learn more, visit www.CivicNebraska.org

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