First Amendment Voice National Symposium & Awards Ceremony

First Amendment Voice National Symposium & Awards Ceremony

Join us for this gathering where individuals come together to explore the crucial relationship between faith, freedom, & responsibility!

By First Amendment Voice Alliance https://firstamendmentvoice.org

Location

National Union Building

918 F Street Northwest Washington, DC 20004

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

National Symposium VIP Reception


A reception will be held prior to the National Symposium for our sponsors, speakers, moderators, and partnering organizations. Please contact us at info@firstamendmentvoice.org if you're interested ...

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Commencement Address & Symposium Keynote Speaker

Amb. Sam Brownback

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Panel 1: Faith Centers as Community Centers

Moderator: Imam Talib Shareef


This panel delves into the multifaceted role of faith centers as community hubs, examining how these spaces not only serve as places of worship but also play a vital role in fostering social cohesion...

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Panel 2: What Role Should Faith Play In Our Politics?

Moderator: Bishop Dr. Paul Murray


This panel investigates the appropriate role faith should have in shaping public policy, political discourse, and decision-making processes. Thought-provoking discussions will revolve around the tens...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Panel 3: Civic Leadership, With Or Without Religion

Moderator: Simran Stuelpnagel


This panel aims to shed light on the potential for effective civic leadership with or without relying on organized religious institutions. Focusing on both faith-based and secular approaches to commu...

5:00 PM

Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Commencement Address & Awards Dinner

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Keynote Address

Corey Nathan

7:30 PM

Ed Lowry Memorial Award


The purpose of this award is to honor the life and legacy of Edward D. Lowry (1944-2019) by recognizing outstanding civic engagement and encouraging citizens to serve others and engage on issues of i...

8:00 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

The 2024 First Amendment Voice National Symposium & Awards Ceremony is an esteemed gathering that celebrates the fundamental principles enshrined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. This highly anticipated event, with its theme of "Faith, Freedom, & Responsibility," aims to foster meaningful conversations surrounding the intersection of faith, politics, and civic leadership within the context of constitutional rights and civic engagement. The Awards Ceremony will highlight inspirational individuals who actively serve their communities. The Ed Lowry Award will be presented, along with a new second award! Use Promo Code "2024Special" for individual event tickets or "2024SpecialCombo" for tickets for both events to get discounts!

Attendees have the option to either attend the National Symposium, the Awards Ceremony, or both! Tickets are reflective of the attendance options. Interested in our VIP Reception? Please consider sponsoring these events and joining other donors within the FAV community!

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