Civic Saturday returns to Lincoln this Saturday. The national phenomenon is inspiring Americans to become more powerful and active citizens. Saturday’s gathering will be from 11 a.m. to noon at Oak Lake Park’s shelter.
The gatherings, which began in Seattle in 2016 and have since spread to more than 100 cities across the United States, feature songs, poetry, readings of civic texts, and a “civic sermon.” Civic Saturdays also provide opportunities for informal small-group discussions.
Civic Nebraska has hosted Civic Saturday events since 2019. The June 25 gathering marks the organization’s tenth. “Civic Saturday gathers friends and strangers to build a sense of shared purpose in our democracy,” says Steve Smith, director of communications at Civic Nebraska.
“We gather in civic community, are inspired and encouraged to reflect and connect around American ideals and our role in upholding them, and create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal.”
The theme of June 25’s gathering is Just: Like That, and will focus on ways to create a more just society. “Those who attend Civic Saturday often express how energized and recharged they are from the experience,” Smith says. “It’s vital for us all to connect, to live as powerful, responsible citizens, and to inspire our friends, family, and neighbors to do so as well.”
The gathering is free and open to the public. For more information and/or to RSVP, click here
(Photo: Civic Nebraska Facebook)