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Citizen Connect (ARCHIVED VERSION) was a nonpartisan doorway to civic action. This site preserves content from over 600 organizations – right, left, and center – previously working to strengthen our democracy. All materials are provided for archival and informational purposes only and are no longer actively updated.

  • Introduction to Dialogue Across Differences

    Daniel Pritchard

    This workshop uses real-world case studies to introduce participants to the theory and practice of EP’s Reflective Structured Dialogue framework. For three decades, our unique approach has transformed conflicts across the country and the world—but the basic principles of EP’s framework are applicable to local community issues, organizational development, congregations, and everyday conversations. Intentional communication…

  • Intergenerational Dialogue Event

    Daniel Pritchard

    The power of EP’s Reflective Structured Dialogue framework is better experienced than explained. If you’re curious to learn more, join us for this three-hour, facilitated RSD experience. People use the word “dialogue” to describe a variety of conversations and communication styles. At Essential Partners, we’ve developed a proven, highly adaptable approach called Reflective Structured Dialogue (RSD)….

  • Minnesota Council of Churches

    Jerad Morey

  • Leadership Speaker Series – Shaylyn Romney Garrett

    Jere Halligan

    The 2023 American Promise Leadership Speaker Series is thrilled to bring to you a forum highlighting the thoughts and ideas of innovators driving forward both the For Our Freedom Amendment and positive change for all Americans. This year’s speakers will share their experiences engaging with citizens across the country and across the political spectrum, and…

  • Forgiveness Conversation

    Becca Kearl

    The first of The Four Sacred Gifts is – Forgive the Unforgivable. Why? How? Must we? Forgiving wrongs, intentional, unintentional, historic, big and small is not a simple thing. For many of us this can be very challenging. There are so many ways that we are hurt by others and that we hurt others in…

  • Who are We the People–Who Is Being Pushed Out? 3/3

    Jeff Prudhomme

    Who is democracy for? In this free, three-part discussion series, we will help each other explore the issue of who belongs as a full participant in American democracy – and who gets excluded. We’ll explore our questions and concerns about people who are excluded and we’ll discuss how we can respond to the forces that…