Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner 2025

We are so excited to invite you to the Annual Friendship and Dialogue Dinner on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754).

• Keynote Speaker: Philip Clayton, Author, Speaker, Teacher, Activist
• Theme: Depolarization
• Gulen Peace Award: Braver Angels

As a scholar Philip Clayton works at the intersection of philosophy, theology, and science. Although he continues to work on fundamental questions that arise within each of these fields and at their intersections, his more recent focus has turned increasingly to the intersection of climate science, ethics, religion, and social philosophy, or eco-theology.

Clayton holds the Ingraham Chair at Claremont School of Theology, where he directs the PhD program in comparative theologies and philosophies; he is also affiliated faculty at Claremont Graduate University. A graduate of Yale University, he has also taught at Williams College and the California State University, as well as holding guest professorships at the University of Munich, the University of Cambridge, and Harvard University. He has published two dozen books and some 350 articles.

Philip is President of the Institute for Ecological Civilization (EcoCiv.org), which works internationally to support multi-sector innovations toward a sustainable society through collaborations between governments, businesses, policy experts, and NGOs. He is also president of the Institute for the Postmodern Development of China, which works with universities and government officials to promote the concept of ecological civilization through conferences, publications, educational projects, and ecovillages. He has previously served as a Dean, Provost, and as the Executive Vice President of a small university. In 2018 he helped to organize the Justice track for the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

Philip enjoys cycling, refereeing competitive soccer, and wilderness camping with family and dog.

Each year we recognize exceptional contributions and service to the community by businesses, organizations, and individuals. This year, we are excited to announce that the Gulen Peace Award goes to Braver Angels, who have been leading impactful efforts in depolarization by bringing people together across political and social divides through dialogue and mutual understanding.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for fellow organizations and friends interested in partnering with us!

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We appreciate your generous support.

Sponsorships levels are:

PROMOTER OF PEACE $5,000

PREMIERE TABLE FOR 10

HALF PAGE PROGRAM AD

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CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY $3,000

PREFERRED TABLE FOR 8

QUARTER PAGE PROGRAM AD

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BELIEVER IN DIALOGUE $1,500

PREFERRED SEATING FOR 6

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SUPPORTER OF DIGNITY $750

SEATING FOR 4

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ELECTED OFFICIAL $500

SEATING FOR 2

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INDIVIDUAL TICKET $150

Registration is required by October 20

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