Week One · June 26–July 3, 2027

Religion and the Constitutional Experiment

From the earliest debates over religious liberty to contemporary questions about pluralism, conscience and public life, faith communities have helped shape the American constitutional story. The Constitution created a framework in which religion could flourish without establishment, allowing diverse traditions to contribute to civic life while preserving freedom of belief and practice. This week explores how religious communities have interpreted the promises and tensions embedded in the First Amendment, examining questions of church and state, religious freedom, moral responsibility, and democratic citizenship. Through conversations with scholars, clergy, jurists and public leaders, we will consider how faith traditions contribute to the common good while navigating an increasingly diverse and contested public square.

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Week Two · July 3–10, 2027

Faith, Humanity and Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence transforms society, religious traditions offer enduring wisdom about what it means to be human. Questions once confined to science fiction now challenge theologians, ethicists and spiritual leaders: What distinguishes intelligence from wisdom? How should power be exercised responsibly? What obligations do we owe one another in a technologically mediated world? This week invites exploration of how faith traditions can help shape an ethical future for AI by grounding innovation in human dignity, compassion, accountability and justice. Through dialogue among technologists, ethicists, theologians and policymakers, we will examine how spiritual wisdom can inform the choices that will define the next era of human development.

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Week Three · July 10–17, 2027

Trust, Truth and the Bonds That Sustain Community

Trust stands at the heart of virtually every religious tradition. It shapes our relationships with God, with one another, and with the institutions and communities that give meaning to our lives. Yet many faith communities today face declining confidence, increasing polarization and growing skepticism toward authority and expertise. This week explores how trust is cultivated, fractured and repaired. Religious leaders, scholars, journalists and community builders will reflect on practices of reconciliation, truth-telling, forgiveness and covenantal commitment. Together, we will examine how faith communities can become laboratories of trust in a society increasingly defined by division and uncertainty.

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Week Four · July 17–24, 2027

The Sacred Art of Improvisation

Jazz offers a profound metaphor for spiritual life. Rooted in tradition yet open to innovation, jazz demonstrates how individuals can find their voice while participating in a larger communal conversation. Like faith itself, improvisation requires listening, discipline, courage and trust. Inspired by the music and vision of Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center, this week explores the spiritual dimensions of creativity, artistry and communal expression. Through conversations and performances, we will consider how music becomes a vehicle for transcendence, healing, identity and hope, and how artistic traditions can unite people across generations and cultures.

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Week Five · July 24–31, 2027

Wonder, Creation and the Spirit of Discovery

Exploration has always carried spiritual significance. Across traditions, journeys into wilderness, encounters with the unknown and experiences of awe have shaped religious imagination and invited deeper understanding of our place in creation. This week explores the relationship between scientific discovery and spiritual wonder. As explorers, scientists, storytellers and faith leaders share their insights, we will consider how curiosity can deepen reverence, how discovery can inspire moral responsibility and how encounters with the natural world can renew our sense of connection to one another and the planet we share.

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Week Six · July 31–Aug. 7, 2027

Stories That Shape a Nation

Religious traditions are sustained through stories. Sacred texts, testimonies, songs, family histories and communal memory all help shape identity and purpose. America’s story, too, is a collection of narratives that reveal both our highest aspirations and our deepest struggles. This week examines the power of storytelling to create meaning, foster empathy and inspire change. Through conversations with journalists, artists, faith leaders and cultural voices, we will explore the stories that define communities, challenge assumptions and help individuals discover their place within a larger narrative of hope and belonging.

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Week Seven · Aug. 7–14, 2027

Excellence, Vocation and the Pursuit of Truth in Partnership with The Pulitzer Prizes

Many faith traditions understand excellence not merely as achievement but as a response to calling. Whether expressed through scholarship, journalism, literature, music or public service, the pursuit of excellence reflects a commitment to truth, integrity and the flourishing of humanity. This week invites reflection on vocation and purpose. What does it mean to devote one’s gifts to something larger than oneself? How do creators, scholars, journalists and leaders sustain courage and integrity amid complexity and uncertainty? Through conversations with distinguished thinkers and storytellers, we will explore excellence as both personal discipline and public service.

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Week Eight · Aug. 14–21, 2027

Wholeness: Body, Mind and Spirit

Religious traditions have long recognized that human flourishing involves more than physical health alone. Well-being emerges through the integration of body, mind, spirit, relationships and community. In a culture often marked by anxiety, isolation and exhaustion, ancient spiritual practices may offer fresh pathways toward resilience and meaning. This week explores the intersection of faith, health and human flourishing. Drawing on insights from medicine, neuroscience, psychology and spirituality, we will examine practices that nurture holistic well-being and strengthen the communities that support healthy lives. Together, we will ask not simply how long we live, but how well we live.

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Week Nine · Aug. 21–29, 2027

Gospel Roots and the Sound of Liberation

Long before rock and roll transformed popular culture, spirituals, gospel music, blues traditions and sacred folk songs gave voice to hope, resistance, longing and joy. These musical traditions carried religious convictions into public life and profoundly shaped the soundscape of modern America. This week explores the religious roots of one of the world’s most influential art forms. Through conversations with musicians, historians, clergy and cultural critics, we will trace the spiritual currents that helped give rise to rock and roll and examine how music continues to serve as a source of identity, protest, transcendence and communal memory. The week concludes with a celebration of the enduring relationship between faith, freedom and song.