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    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    Partner Org(s): Longs Peak United Methodist Church
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Longs Peak United Methodist Church 1421 Elmhurst Dr, Longmont

    Note: This event is to be attended in person. In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own […]

    Polarization and a Path Forward

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    Partner Org(s): Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 101 South Lebanon Road, Loveland

    In this session we will examine multiple sources of polarization and describe how polarization has affected the country and our faith community.  We will work to identify particularly significant aspects of these issues that face individuals and the church. The session will also provide a framework for how we can overcome polarization and see each […]

    Becoming a Courageous Citizen

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Oasis Center 420 Soares Avenue, Orcutt

    * Local Focus: Middle of the CA Central Coast Welcome to Braver Angels: Becoming a Courageous Citizen ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Washington, DC
    State/Region: DC
    Setting: In-person
    Private Residence in Washington DC Washington

    Join us for an evening of friendly conversation with BA members and friends in the DMV.

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

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

    **Local Focus: Minnesota residents The Minnesota State Alliance Open House is a place to bring the curious questions that you wonder about, but might not have someone on the other side you feel safe asking. Our hope is that you feel OK to be “Open and Honest” with your curious questions, to better know ourselves […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    New City Library 220 North Main Street, New City

    The Declaration of Independence at 250: Encountering America’s Founding Text

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Live Oak Friends Meeting 1318 W 26th St, Houston

    Local Focus: Greater Houston Area The Declaration of Independence at 250: Encountering America’s Founding Text As America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Braver Angels invites you to spend an evening in thoughtful conversation with one of the most influential documents in American history. The Declaration is familiar to most of us. […]

    Lunch and Learn Civic Assembly

    Host Organization: LA County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Curious how a civic assembly gets off the ground? Join us online for an informal Lunch & Learn session about how the Connecticut Civic Assembly came together, from early organizing and fundraising to creative public engagement strategies, including using free ice cream to attract residents and gather community input before the assembly. For more info […]

    Whose News Can We Use? A Braver Conversation About Bias in the Media

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Hudson River Valley
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: In-person
    Starr Library 68 West Market Street, Rhinebeck

    Where in the huge, confusing media landscape do we find information we can trust? What voices should we listen to? How do we know we're getting the truth? As our country gets lost in news bubbles and political silos, do you suspect there must be a better way to talk about hard problems than to […]

    Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Albany Public Library 2450 14th Avenue SE, Albany

    Local Focus: Benton and Linn Counties, Oregon Join us for our July alliance meeting. This month we'll engage in 1-on-1 conversations discussing The Golden Rule.

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Alliance/Members Meeting

    Host Organization: Ely Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Ely Community Center 27 E 2nd Ave, Ely

    Local Focus: Ely Area Alliance Gathering ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    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!

    4th Thursday BA Practice and Sharing Circle

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Listening Across Differences: Small circle community discussion

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    4445 Royal Ave. Eugene

    * Local focus: Oregon - Eugene/Springfield and surrounding area These monthly sharing circles are meant to help people in Eugene/Springfield and the surrounding area to meet and discuss differing political perspectives in ways that helps both sides see more to the story and understand each other better. The evening may include an educational component geared […]

    COURAGEOUS POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS – ENGAGING THOSE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE.

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

    COURAGEOUS POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS - ENGAGING THOSE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE. Skill building for difficult conversations with those we disagree with, the Braver Angels Way. ** 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 format changes month to month, but usually involves small group or individual discussions, while supporting our host, Ike Box Café, with your patronage. This event […]

    Red, Purple or Blue Rendezvous

    Host Organization: WA - Central / Eastern Washington Alliance Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Unity Park 405 N. Pearl St, Ellensburg

    * Local Focus: Kittitas County, WA Grab a coffee at D&M, bring a chair and join us for an informal get together of Braver Angels in Kittitas County. Meet new folks and share what you'd like to see Braver Angels accomplish in Central Washington.

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: West Central Illinois Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria

    * Restricted Attendance: Limit of 21 (though maybe we'll take more) Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  Attend Depolarizing Ourselves to learn how YOU and the conversations you have with people you agree with might be contributing to our polarized times. Faith-Sponsored Workshop Overview For people of faith, civil discourse begins […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    State/Region: - National
    Setting: Online
    Online

    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 support the other political party, its leaders, and its policies. This free, three-hour workshop teaches participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner […]

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: The United States should be an Immigration leader in protecting refugees and asylum seekers.

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

    Immigration: A Great Dilemma of Our Time Local Focus: Orange County, CA Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: The United States should be an Immigration leader in protecting refugees and asylum seekers. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and […]

    Alliance Community Action-Immigration Conversation

    Host Organization: George Norris Alliance for a Better Nebraska
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    Saint Paul United Methodist Church 1144 M St., Lincoln

    Restricted Attendance: Attendance is limited to 40 people. To ensure a balance of viewpoints, we ask that people pre-register and share their political leanings in advance. A moderated conversation on immigration in which everyone has a chance to express their honest opinions in a respectful manner and be heard.

    Will the policies of the Democratic Socialists of America define the Democratic Party Platform?

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Berkeley/Oakland/San Francisco
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    In our breakout rooms we'll explore this topic further with questions such as: 1. How will the Democratic Socialists of America policies, described in the attached New York Times article, help or hurt our communities? 2. Which of these policies should be incorporated into the Democratic Party platform? Read more about the DSA on their […]

    What Does 250 years mean to you?

    Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance
    State/Region: ME
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Personal history of the 250th July 4th event. What did you do, meaning of the day for you, personal thoughts and experiences. What can we do in our communities to lead to another 250 years? What issues are important to you right now? ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests […]

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: You need to have taken at least one Braver Angels skills course, in person, online or ecourse Join fellow Braver Angels members in a small group setting to discuss challenging situations you've encountered. Share your experiences, reflect together, and strengthen your Braver Angels skills through peer learning.The event is carefully and kindly moderated. […]

    Colorado Springs City Council Town Hall

    Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Library 21C 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs

    Join Colorado Springs Councilmembers, along with city staff, for a Braver Angels-facilitated town hall on Monday, July 27, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Library 21c (1175 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920) City leaders invite residents to engage in conversations and work together toward solutions in our community. Facilitated by trained Braver Angels moderators, […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): St. Mathew's Evangelical Lutheran Church
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church 1615 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa

    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. Since we are all children of God, our approach should involve mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This […]

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

    Conversations on the Fourth Monday

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

    * Local Focus: North Carolina This is a monthly virtual event series hosted by alliances affiliated with Braver Angels of North Carolina. Each event is a relaxed, informal, guided discussion on a topic of general interest. No registration required. We do not meet in December. For more information regarding this month’s event, contact the organizer. […]

    Michigan Family Dinner

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    Panera Bread - Troy 390 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy

    As we approach these important elections, it especially important to protect our relationships with friends and family by practicing how to talk to each other. If you are looking for a place to find respectful human conversation and connection despite our differences- Join us for the Michigan Family Dinner Meet-Up! This in-person gathering is a […]