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In our latest blog post, Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on the ‘lost art’ of compromise and makes a case for its necessity in our society. Click the link to read.

In Defense of Compromise and the In-Group Moderate — The Clapham Group Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on the ‘lost art’ of compromise, and the necessity for its resurgence in our society and political system.

In our most recent blog, Dr. Irvin L. Scott, founder of Harvard’s Leadership Institute for Faith and Education, and Mark Rodgers, the founder and principal of The Clapham Group, reflect on the role of faith in education.

Should Faith Have a Role in Public Education? — The Clapham Group Irvin L. Scott, founder of Harvard’s Leadership Institute for Faith and Education, and Mark Rodgers, the founder and principal of The Clapham Group, reflect on role of faith in education.

https://www.claphamgroup.com/journal/freedomforfaith

The Freedom to Find Faith — The Clapham Group Clapham “vicar,” Nace Lanier, reflects on his role serving as a chaplain at the Reagan and Dulles airports in Washington D.C.

This Holy Week, we are reflecting on what it means to live with a radical love for our neighbors.

A Very Holy Week — The Clapham Group Mark Rodgers and Kate Perko reflect on the different religious observances occuring this month, and how it serves as a reminder to us to love and humbly serve our neighbors.

At Clapham, we invest in stories stories that seek to bring people together, bridge our differences, and even uncover common ground.

Read our most recent blog post about "Coming Together," a film releasing this year that is bridging divides. Written and directed by Erik Bork, it's something you don't want to miss!

"Coming Together," a film combatting political polarization — The Clapham Group The Clapham Group and MORE Productions have partnered with writer and director Erik Bork to tell a story that bridges political divides.

We continue to be inspired by our namesake, William Wilberforce, who was part of the original Clapham Group.

He shows us that pursuing justice requires a holistic theory of social change, one that leverages both cultural and political influence.

Foot washing, neighborly love, and an inspiring duo singing about their hopes for a better future.

'Fast Car' and 'He Gets Us': Reflections on February's Cultural Moments — The Clapham Group Foot washing, neighborly love, and an unlikely duo man singing about their hopes for a better future.

In 2024, we have a choice on which narrative will guide us. What will you choose?

Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on the narratives for 2024, challenging us to consider which word picture we will choose: Battleground or Common Ground?

Battleground or Common Ground — The Clapham Group Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on the narratives for 2024, challenging us to consider which word picture we will choose.

How is The Clapham Group approaching this cultural moment? With common grace, and a little bit of comedy.

Click the link below to read Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers' reflections on our motto for this upcoming year.

We Have Far More in Common — The Clapham Group With increasing levels of polarization, Clapham Principal, Mark Rodgers, explains Clapham’s focus for this upcoming year: Common Grace, Common Ground and Common Good.

There’s a sense of anticipation as we approach what might be another politically polarizing year.

Consider reading Clapham Senior Associate Juliet Vedral's reflection on how churches can be a place to find belonging beyond our politics.

Belonging Beyond Politics — The Clapham Group In its bridge-building work, The Clapham Group has been looking at “belonging” as a way forward during these days of heightened polarization.

https://www.claphamgroup.com/journal/ewll6hzrej879t5ddl1w8ium7atyvx-hbey5

Let the Park Lead — The Clapham Group Culture wars are bad for business. Is it time for Disney to ‘quiet the noise’ the mouse has made as its CEO Bob Iger has suggested?