Common Good Forum 2025: “Common Ground for the Common Good”

Common Good Forum is an annual gathering of activists, artists, thinkers, and dreamers designed to inspire and empower all participants to advance the Common Good.

2025 Program Theme: “Common Ground for the Common Good”

In today’s hyper-polarized world, common ground can feel elusive. Through speakers, panels, comedy, and music, we will explore themes of common ground — finding it, nurturing it, and championing it in service of the Common Good. 

November 8, 2025
Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine St, Boulder, CO 80302
Tickets required; variable pricing ($40 / $20 / $10 / Free)

2025 Program Details (All events on Saturday, November 8th at Pine Street Church):

•Gathering Coffee & Conversation: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Hot and cold beverages and a light continental-style breakfast provided.

•Opening Keynote: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Paula Stone Williams: TED Speaker & Mayor Pro Tem - Lyons, CO
"When Their Enemy Is You" - Responding With an Open Mind, a Receptive Spirit, and a Curious Soul

•Colorado Mayoral Panel Discussion: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
"Civility in Civics" - Four Mayors Finding Common Ground
Moderator: Rae Solomon (Journalist, formerly with KUNC)
Panelists:
Aaron Brockett (Mayor, Boulder, CO)
Katy Brown (Mayor Cherry Hills Village, CO)
Ty Coleman (Mayor, Alamosa, CO)
Hollie Rogin (Mayor, Lyons, CO)

•Lunch Break (on your own): 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

•Closing Keynote: 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Special Guest: Nancy Norton: Award-Winning Comedian - Boulder, CO
"Tromedy for the Common Good" - Take your pain and play with it. Transmute trauma and stress with Comedy.

•Closing Message: 3:00 PM

Tickets:
The standard cost for this event is $40. While this price reflects the true cost of creating and offering it, we believe that engagement in the Common Good belongs to everyone and are committed to reducing financial barriers to participation. That’s why we’re offering two additional price levels—$20 and $10—so you can choose the one that best aligns with your current financial circumstances.

If these price levels are still out of reach, you may select a $0 ticket and know that your presence and participation are as equally valued as all others.

These reduced options are made possible by the generosity of our donor community who help ensure that activists, artists, thinkers, and dreamers from all walks of life can engage in the advancement of the Common Good. If you’re able, at the end of the checkout process, you’re invited to make an additional donation to help support others on the path.

There is also a free livestream ticketing option. All tickets include a private link to recordings off all sessions. Please consider a donation below as you are able.