Reclaiming Civility

09/11/2026

You don't have to agree with someone to respect their humanity.

On September 30, we sign the Civility Pledge for the first time. You're invited.

See people rightly. Hear people well. Engage disagreement honorably.

Free and open to the public. Penrose House, Colorado Springs.
Register at reclaimingcivility.com

09/03/2026

Civility doesn’t mean we have to agree. Sometimes, it starts with choosing words that keep the conversation open.

These are a few simple ways to respond with curiosity, respect, and a genuine willingness to understand.

Learn more at reclaimingcivility.com

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

What a room! On Friday, August 21, leaders from across the Pikes Peak region gathered to begin crafting something we believe every community deserves: a shared Civility Pledge.

Thank you to everyone who came to the table:

Mayor Yemi Mobolade, Councilman Rainey is Roland Rainey Jr., District 6, and Thomas Thompson · City of Colorado Springs
Stan VanderWerf · former El Paso County Commissioner
Vince Bzdek · The Gazette (Colorado Springs)
Dr. Steven Pittz · UCCS Center for the Study of Government and the Individual
Nicole Johnston · ChangeLine
Andy Gunning · Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
Kurt Leander · Focus on the Family
Stu Davis · COSILoveYou
Will Stoller-Lee · TDB Family Foundation
Doug Kruschke · In Synergy Consulting
Paul Yankey · UCCS
Jessica Thompson · Thompson Leadership
Sandra Lyle Brownrigg · Braver Angels

When people who see the world differently choose to sit down together, that is where civility begins. We left hopeful, and we cannot wait to share what comes next.

08/17/2026

Thank you to Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (), founder of Mentally STRONG in Colorado Springs, for hosting our Summer Roundtable Discussion. Local partnerships like this one are driving relational change in our community, and we're grateful for every conversation.

Would your organization like to host one of our quarterly roundtables? They run about 90 minutes, and we'd love to hear from you. Reach out at [email protected].

08/17/2026

Meet the people behind Reclaiming Civility.

What started as a shared belief in the power of respectful conversation has grown into a community effort centered on connection, understanding, and bringing people together—even when we don’t always agree.

Our founders are helping create spaces where civility is more than an idea. It’s something we can practice in our conversations, relationships, workplaces, and communities.

We’re excited to keep building this movement together.

08/13/2026

Ever had an idea in a meeting and decided not to say it?

Most of us have. When speaking up leads to being interrupted or dismissed, people learn to keep their thoughts to themselves. Over time, the whole team misses out on its best ideas.

The good news is that this can change. When people know they'll be treated with respect, honest conversation comes back, and better work follows. Respect is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned and practiced.

We'd love to hear from you: what has helped you feel comfortable speaking up at work?

05/02/2026

What a powerful and moving conversation between Mayor Yemi and Wayne Williams at the Reclaiming Civility Community Roundtable Discussion yesterday! These two are modeling in real time how to make friends with "rivals". The sincere respect and affection they have for each other is evident, even as they retain differences in opinion. Well done Mayor and Wayne!