Join Us This September to Build a More Civil America
Early applications are now open for the Project Civility Summit! + a giveaway of The Soul of Civiltiy
Dear Gracious Reader,
When I wrote The Soul of Civility, it wasn’t meant as a conclusion, but as a conversation starter. I intended it to be a handbook for those ready to build something better in their communities and across our nation—especially for local leaders, whose work shapes the very fabric of our shared life.
I believe the future of our country doesn’t reside in Washington, Hollywood, or Silicon Valley. It lives in city halls, neighborhood meetings, public libraries, and around dinner tables.
It grows in communities like Carmel, Indiana—and it’s nurtured by leaders like Jeff Worrell.
Just months after The Soul of Civility was published in October 2023, Jeff reached out with a simple yet extraordinary question:
“How can we embody your book in our community?”
That question planted a seed—and from it, a movement was born.
Jeff’s leadership is a living example of what I mean when I say civility is a lifestyle. Not a slogan. Not a strategy. But a daily discipline—a way of seeing others as fellow human beings worthy of dignity and respect, especially those we may disagree with or who challenge us.
Civility lives in the small, unseen choices that shape the moral climate of our homes, neighborhoods, and public squares. It is moral courage—choosing the common good over personal advantage.
If you share this vision, I warmly invite you to join us at the Project Civility Annual Summit, September 26–27, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana.
Why Attend?
First of all, I’d love to meet you!
Second, we want you to engage with and meet other local and national leaders who are pioneering civil discourse and community healing.
You’ll also participate in workshops and dialogues designed to empower you as a leader in your own community.
You’ll hear from inspiring keynote speakers—including my friend and Indianapolis’ Porcher in Chief, Joanna Taft (you might remember her from chapter 5 of my book), and my longtime friend John Wood—who are turning ideals into action.
You’ll also discover actionable strategies that can transform your town, city, or organization.
Event Details
Dates: September 26–27 2025
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Registration: Click here to secure your spot
Ticket Options: Individual, group, and virtual attendance are available
This summit is more than a conference; it’s a movement—a model for communities across the country seeking a better way forward, not louder or meaner, but more human.
To every mayor, city council member, teacher, parent, librarian, small business owner, and volunteer: your community is watching. Your influence is greater than you know. This is your moment to lead with humility, act with courage, and live lives of civility for the generations to come.
Learn more about Project Civility’s inspiring work here: www.projectcivility.com
A giveaway!
To celebrate this exciting summit, I’m giving away a signed copy of The Soul of Civility to one lucky reader!
To enter:
Comment on this CR issue below with a challenge related to incivility in your life, workplace, or community.
Share this email with a friend in your community whom you’d enjoy attending the summit with.
Email my team at ahudsonassist@gmail.com with the subject line CIVILITY.
I can’t wait to hear your stories and hope to see you in Carmel this September!
I hope you will join us.
With deep gratitude and hope,
Lexi
Greetings from our family summer holiday!
Looking ahead:
August 28, 2025- Indiana Women's Collaborative, Indiana Chamber of Commerce
September 9, 2025- Indiana University Bloomington
The Polo Club of Boca Raton, November 3, 2025
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In the news:
The Steep Price of Declining Civility- “Moral habits that promote human flourishing are virtues. Moral habits that divide us — within ourselves and between us and others — are vices.”- Thank you for mentioning my book, The Soul of Civility, in this thoughtful article!
The Bryan Hyde Show- Every single one of us can be a civilizing influence wherever we happen to be standing. Barry Brownstein reviews Alexandra Hudson's book "The Soul of Civility" and explains our personal duty to be a source of civil behavior. Any time we find ourselves a little too up-to-date on what's happening politically, it's time to take a step back and regain our perspective.
Is Silence Violence? How Yale Law School Reminded Me of the Virtue of Viewpoint Neutrality- “Viewpoint neutrality isn’t weakness — it’s a principled stand that respects disagreement and protects civil discourse.” Sharing my latest for WSB blog — interested to hear your thoughts!
The World’s Oldest Stories to Help Your Relationships! With Alexandra Hudson- Truth Changes Everything Podcast
I Love to Read: Author Alexandra Hudson to headline Zionsville Community Read event- Wishtv.com- Want to know the secret to doing politics well today? Doing politics LESS. We’ve allowed politics to take up too much of our mental consciousness, and it’s hurting society and ourselves. Join us in Zionsville at The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library on April 30th at 6:30 PM in the Lora Hussey Room to explore this and many other surprising ways to heal our divides.
Paideia, Humanitas, Civility and Education- I was honored to be invited to write this essay for The Ronald Reagan Center on Civility and Democracy. In a time often marked by division and discord, reflecting on the relationship between civility and education offers both wisdom and hope.
Thanks to Timothy Donahue of Oakland University for this thoughtful Public Books review of The Soul of Civility! He highlights a key argument: civility isn’t mere politeness—it’s essential for real social progress. Read here!
I had a great time joining Josh on the Good Morning Liberty podcast! We discussed historical lessons on civility, focusing on how John Adams and Thomas Jefferson overcame deep political divides to restore their friendship. Their story is a powerful reminder that mutual respect can heal even the deepest rifts. The episode is now live—tune in and let me know your thoughts!
It’s Time for a New Era of Christian Civility- read my latest piece for Christianity Today!
Thanks so much to MSNBC for hosting a segment about The Soul of Civility. Watch here!
A Year Ago on Civic Renaissance:
Edward Coles: The hero we need this Independence Day
Thank you for being part of our Civic Renaissance community!
