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    Compassionate Conversations

    Compassionate Conversations

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ (SLO) 11245 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo

    Braver Angels Compassionate Conversations Please join us for conversations! Bring a dish if you can and come at 5:00 PM for a little breaking of bread together. At 5:30, we will begin with some Braver Angels tips for great conversations even across differences. No prior Braver Angels experience is needed. Just come with your curiosity […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The American Dream is Still Achievable

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Benton County Historical Society, Linn-Benton Community College Civil Discourse Program
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Philomath Museum 1101 Main St., Philomath

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The American Dream is Still Achievable Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Is the American Dream still achievable? Americans are increasingly divided over the answer. Some see opportunity, hard […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: TBD – Accepting requests

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Utah Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Strong Towns, Bolder Way Forward, United We Pledge, Liberty Village
    State/Region: UT
    Setting: In-person
    Pioneer Courthouse 97 E St George Blvd, Saint George

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: TBD - Accepting requests Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this free Local Community Debate, where participants from across the ideological spectrum will have the opportunity […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Dakota County MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Thompson Park Activity Center 1200 Stassen Lane, West Saint Paul

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically and teaches essential skills for communicating across differences and finding common ground. Goals: - Grow understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from […]

    NEO Alliance Meeting – USAid

    Host Organization: Northeast Ohio Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    United Church of Christ - Brecksville 23 Public Square, Brecksville

    Local Focus: Northeast Ohio NEO Alliance meeting - USAid discussion ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Mental Health Professional Forum

    Host Organization: SIG - Mental Health Professionals
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: Holders of a mental health license or degree The Braver Angels Mental Health Professionals Forum brings together therapists and clinicians from across the political spectrum to explore the […]

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    SCIN BA Lunch Group (2026)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana
    State/Region: IN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    ** Local Focus: Indiana focus. All BA members and subscribers are welcome. Weekly discussion meeting of the SCIN BA Lunch group. All BA members/subscribers are welcome to join us for a discussion on a variety of topics. Participation in previous BA workshops is encouraged!

    Friends, Families and Politics Workshop

    Host Organization: San Diego Braver Angels Alliance
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of North County San Diego
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Political tension can strain family and friend relationships. Build skills to protect important bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family and friend relationships can become casualties […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Beaverton Round Table Pizza 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (Hwy 10), Beaverton

    On Constitution Day, let’s have a robust discussion of this founding document and the role it should play in our lives. Join us over pizza to discuss: Is the U.S. […]

    A House United Screening, Irvine, CA

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    IRWD Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    In a polarized America, the new documentary, A House United, is an introduction to the often unheard of ecosystem of 10,000 bridge-building organizations across the country. The country deserves to […]

    Election Anxiety: Using Mindfulness Tools to Stay Grounded

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    ** Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings As the election creeps nearer, many of us are feeling increasing anxiety. Investment by all sides in the outcome is high. We don’t know what the results will be! Mindfulness enables us to acknowledge our present reality more fully and then move forward, taking responsibility for contributing to […]

    Elections — What We Hope For, What We Fear and How to Keep Them Fair

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Eagles Club 210 E 4th St., Winona

    You don't have to choose between blindly trusting elections and assuming they can't be trusted. This 90-minute session offers a chance to better understand how elections work, explore what can […]

    How to Get Congress Working Again

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    How to Get Congress Working Again ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Civic Conversations

    Civic Conversations

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Bloomsburg
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: In-person
    McBride Memorial Library 500 North Market Street, Berwick

    Please join us at McBride Memorial Library, 500 North Market Street, Berwick PA, each Friday from 11 am - 12 pm to discuss current events. Participants will have the opportunity to: 1. Practice civic engagement 2. Meet new people in the community Meetings will be facilitated and use clear ground rules.

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Coffee Talks – Salem, OR

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Salem
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    IKE BOX Cafe 299 Cottage St NE, Salem

    Join us at our monthly gathering in Salem – "Coffee Talks". This is a casual event where you will get to meet some of your fellow local Braver Angels. The […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Points of Agreement on Immigration Policy

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): League of Women Voters of Greenwich
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    Greenwich, CT Greenwich

    * Restricted Attendance: We aim for balanced participation: 4–8 Reds and 4–8 Blues and up to 10 spaces for observers/alternates. 2 moderators and approximately 4 other Braver Angels Volunteers * […]

    Midterms Holidays, and Political Tension

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Longs Peak United Methodist Church 1421 Elmhurst Dr, Longmont

    In this explosive political environment, the next few months present opportunities for friends and family with polarized political views to clash or connect. Whether you hope to tolerate, enjoy or […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    St. Mary & St. Martha Episcopal Church 4346 Ridge Road, Buford

    Local Focus: Georgia State Politics Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    CoHo Ecovillage Common House 1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr, Corvallis

    Much of today’s polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NV
    Setting: Hybrid
    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Reno 780 Del Monte Ln., Reno

    Monthly Statewide Alliance meeting for education and practice conversations in the Braver Angels way on various subjects of interest to the group. ** This event is open to the media […]

    Depolarizing Conversations: Turning Arguments into Discussions

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum 20 West St, Northampton

    Local Focus: This workshop is offered in support of civil political, and civic discussion in Northampton, MA Want to feel heard?   This free, two-hour event aims to build skills that […]

    Resolved: Amend the New Mexico State Constitution to provide legislators a salary equal to the state’s annual median household income.

    Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance
    State/Region: NM
    Setting: In-person
    Taylor Ranch Library 5700 Bogart Street Northwest, Albuquerque

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Amend the New Mexico State Constitution to provide legislators a salary equal to the state's annual median household income. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against the resolution. Join us for this […]

    Red/Blue Workshop

    Host Organization: Unity Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Manteca Interfaith Community Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    St. Paul's United Methodist Church 910 E North Street, Manteca

    Local Focus: Bringing the citizens of Manteca together Join neighbors from across the political spectrum on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manteca for a […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Atlanta
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: In-person
    Central Congregation United Church of Christ 2676 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins in recognizing the image of God in our conversation partner. […]

    Families and Politics – Westerville, OH

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    St Matthew's Episcopal Church 30 E College Avenue, Westerville

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    Partner Org(s): Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Valkill , National Parks Service
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site at Val-Kill Route 9G, Hyde Park

    Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family relationships can become casualties of a […]

    Central OH Alliance – When does political speech go too far?

    Host Organization: Central Ohio
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Tremont Branch Upper Arlington Public Library - Meeting Room B 2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington

    Local Focus: Central OH Braver Angels Central Ohio Alliance - When does political speech go too far? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to […]

    WORLD PREMIERE OF AN AMERICAN MASS, A CHORAL COMPOSITION

    Host Organization: West Metro Alliance
    Partner Org(s): MPLS (imPulse)
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth

    Braver Angels members and friends are invited to the world premiere of An American Mass, at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County […]

    How Can California’s Economy Work Without Illegal Immigrants?

    Host Organization: Bay Area Super Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    The California economy employs 1.7 million illegal immigrants. Bring your ideas to discuss living without them or making them legal. In our breakout rooms, we'll explore this topic further with […]

    Come Together by Sharing The Soundtrack of Your Life

    Host Organization: BA National - Music
    Partner Org(s): Come Together Music Project , Derate The Hate Podcast
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Presented by Braver Angels Music, Derate The Hate Podcast, The Come Together Music Project, and based on the work of facilitator Shaka Mitchell, this event uses personal playlists and shared musical memories to bridge divides and foster human connection in a polarized era. Rather than driving political agreement, the sessions aim to build empathy across […]