Faith and Civic Life Symposium
On September 30, The Policy Circle launched the Faith and Civic Life Initiative in Washington D.C., with over 200 attendees in partnership with Ambassador Enterprises. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin delivered keynote remarks, followed by a panel discussion on religious liberty and educational choice with Leslie Hiner of EdChoice and Erik Baxter of The Becket Fund. The event concluded with a discussion on values-driven voters featuring Rabbi Yitz Frank, Pastor Joshua Robertson, and Jennifer Daniels.
DATE & SCHEDULE
Monday, September 30, 2024
Check-In & Breakfast
Fireside Chat with Governor Glenn Youngkin & First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin
Panel Conversations
- Religious Liberty & Litigation: The History of Educational Freedom in America & The Courts
- Facilitated by Stacy Blakeley, The Policy Circle
- Eric Baxter, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
- Leslie Hiner, EdChoice
- How Faith-Centered Values Impact Elections & Public Policy
- Facilitated by Randan Steinhauser, The Policy Circle
- Rabbi Eric “Yitz” Frank, Agudath Israel of Ohio
- Pastor Joshua Robertson, The Rock Church of Harrisburg, PA
- Jennifer Daniels, Faithful Citizenship Institute
Optional Tour of the Museum – all symposium attendees are given a complimentary museum ticket