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    Braver and Beloved: Community Conversations

    Host Organization: Colorado Southern Front Range Alliance
    Partner Org(s): St Matthews Episcopal Church
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    St Matthews Episcopal Church 19580 Pilgrims Place, Parker

    Local Focus: Colorado Over the past few months, Braver Angels and St Matthews have offered several skills‑building workshops in our Braver and Beloved series, designed to foster civil dialogue in our community. Join us for the final event in the series, as we gather in small‑group conversations on timely topics of interest, facilitated by trained […]

    South Shore Tampa Bay Alliance – Federal Budget Exercise

    Host Organization: South Shore Tampa Bay Alliance
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Firehouse Cultural Center 305 N US Hwy 41, Ruskin

    In this exercise, you pretend that you are Congress setting the federal budget for the next 10 years. You discuss and vote on 39 budget questions. In preparation for this exercise, participants should review the workbook available on the website:   southshoretampabay.braverangels.org Note re Location: The annex is on the northeast corner of Shell Point […]

    How to Become Politically Antifragile

    Host Organization: LA County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Provided Upon Registration - Studio CIty, CA Studio City

    Take a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those who disagree with us as enemies, and how these very same brains can create new constructs in which "they" become part of "us." Join us to discuss strategies for gaining emotional control, reframing difficult conversations, and building […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Salish Sea Fellowship
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Community United Methodist Church, Port Hadlock 130 Church Lane, Port Hadlock

    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 […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Tampa Bay Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Indivisible North Pinellas
    State/Region: FL
    Setting: In-person
    Dunedin Public Library 223 Douglas Ave Meeting Room A, Dunedin

    Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. […]

    How Do We Find Community in Our Differences?

    Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    St. Andrew's Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie

    ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Roseville Lutheran Church
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave W, Roseville

    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 […]

    DC Social

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

    Local Focus: Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland An in-person get together for Braver Angels and friends in the DMV.

    Local Community Debate – Resolved: ICE should be abolished.

    Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro MN
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    East Ridge High School Media Center (2nd floor) 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels' stance on any issue, and we alternate between speeches for and against […]

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: GA
    Setting: Online
    Online

    Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 side […]

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Guilford Human Rights Commission
    State/Region: CT
    Setting: In-person
    Guilford Public Library Guilford

    * Restricted Attendance: Guilford residents Note: This free* event is to be attended in person.  About this event Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy […]

    Braver Angels Wilmington Monthly Social

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Kickback Jack's 418 College Rd, Wilmington

    Come grab a beer and wings with locals from across the political spectrum. We’ll tell you a little about what Braver Angels is up to, kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Braver Angels Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Woodstocks Pizza - Banquet Room 1045 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis

    * Local Focus: Oregon April 22 is Earth Day! In observation of the day, we'll discuss Nuclear Power. Join us to discuss this complex topic, exercising the Braver Angels LAPP skills.

    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!

    When the Going Gets Tough

    Host Organization: BA National - Workshops
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Restricted Attendance:  Braver Angels members who have taken a skills workshop, such as Depolarizing Within, Skills for Disagreeing Better, or Family and Politics. Do you struggle to apply your Braver Angels skills in challenging, real-world conversations? Whether it's navigating political differences with family, friends, or colleagues or even engaging with those who share your […]

    April 2026 Monthly Alliance Meeting

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

    Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties Join us over pizza to discuss: “Who are the victims? Are white men the last discriminated class? Is racism even a thing, anymore?” This is a local meeting of interested Braver Angels, looking for respectful conversation on contoversial topics, to broaden our understanding of current events in this […]

    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 […]

    How Do We Find Community in Our Differences

    Host Organization: West Suburban Alliance-MSP
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Orono Community Center 795 N. Old Crystal Bay Road, Long Lake

    In a time of deep cultural and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute Braver Angels interactive session, participants will explore how to engage in respectful dialogue, find common ground without compromising values, and strengthen relationships despite disagreements.

    Billionaires are Good for the Working Class: A Braver Angels Debate

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Acton Institute
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: In-person
    The Acton Institute 98 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids

    Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – Resolved: Billionaires benefit the working class. Remember, our resolutions never represent Braver Angels’ stance on any issue, and we will […]

    Online Meeting

    Online Meeting

    Host Organization: Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Come participate in a respectful exchange of ideas with fellow members of your community. No registration required. For more information about this meeting and future events hosted by the Charlotte Metropolitan Braver Angels Alliance, visit charlotte-metro.braverangels.org/calendar.

    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 […]

    Citizen-Led Town Hall – Open Topic (OR – Oregon Rural/Urban Project)

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Wasco School Events Center 903 Barnett Street, Wasco

    Local Focus: Wasco Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. About this event As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout […]

    Finding Common Ground on Polarizing Issues: Braver Angels’ Trustworthy Elections Project

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: In-person
    American Legion Post 28 31768 Legion Rd., Millsboro

    Local Focus: southern Delaware This will be an outreach/recruitment event, a PowerPoint presentation by our Red & Blue Co-Chairs that introduces Braver Angels to a rural, Red-centric region of Delaware and uses the Trustworthy Elections project as a case study of how Reds and Blues can come together. It reprises a successful event we presented […]

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall – Condon

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Condon Memorial Hall 128 S Main Street, Condon

    Local Focus: Condon Oregon A unique type of town hall to find common ground. As part of Braver Angels' effort to reduce political polarization among Oregonians, our Rural/Urban Project Town Hall brings Oregonians together to identify issues dividing rural and urban residents. This series of information-gathering Town Halls, to be conducted throughout the state will […]

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    Central Branch Library 11260 Joor Road, Baton Rouge

    * Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA 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 […]

    Courageous Conversations: Braver Angels Skills and Practice

    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 of the Central Coast embraces courageous conversation. In this free 3-hour workshop, you will learn the amazing LAPPC skills that can make it possible to have good, connecting, conversations even across differences of opinion or differences of beliefs. Our core values embody Abraham Lincoln’s dedication to listening to those who disagreed with him. […]

    Fight? Flight? A Third Option?

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
    Partner Org(s): Precious Blood Spirituality Institute
    Setting: In-person
    Precious Blood Church 4961 Salem Ave., Dayton

    * Restricted Attendance: Religious Event * Local Focus: Dayton, Ohio A religious event to discuss what we can do when conflicts arise. We are taught to choose between fight or flight. At this event, we will discuss another option offered to us by Scripture.