Sunday, February 15, 2026
Truth, Integrity, and the Common Good
Bayly Winder

Our system works best when people believe that it is responsive, fair, and worthy of trust. This reflection is about integrity as a spiritual and civic practice, how we resist corruption, reject the politics of fear, and recommit to the common good. I’ll speak about the moral stakes of public life, the importance of transparency and accountability, and the quiet power of communities that insist on dignity for every person.

Bayly Winder began his career in public service at the State Department as a foreign affairs officer with a focus on Iran. He then spent several years in the private sector before joining USAID. He is currently running for Congress in the NJ 2nd congressional district.