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    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MA
    Setting: In-person
    Church of the Nativity 45 Howard Street, Northborough

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

    Meetup Madison

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Madison
    State/Region: WI
    Setting: In-person
    Java Cat 4221 Lien Road, Madison

    Meet up with others who care about mending political divisions and fostering constructive dialogue. Get to know members of the Madison Braver Angels Steering Committee. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED. Check out the Java Cat FB page: https://www.facebook.com/JavaCatMadison

    Bridging the Gap: Making Connections through Meaningful Communication

    Bridging the Gap: Making Connections through Meaningful Communication

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Network
    Partner Org(s): The Empathy Center
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Looking for additional live practice opportunities for developing Braver Angels LAPP skills? Join us for a structured communication experience that supports respectful dialogue and equal participation. Centered around the notion that empathy generates connection, this communication series offers participants opportunities to engage in a process grounded in active listening and mutual understanding, to speak without […]

    Praying for America

    Host Organization: BA National - Braver Faith
    Partner Org(s): Faith 250 , Paths to Understanding , Interfaith America , International Center for Religion & Diplomacy (ICRD) , National Institute for Civil Discourse , Living Room Conversations
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    At a time of deep political division and declining trust, Praying for America brings people together across faith traditions and political perspectives in a nonpartisan, multi-faith gathering to pray for our country and champion free, fair, and safe elections. A coalition of faith-based organizations will host two 75 minute national online gatherings on October 11 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Church of the Nazarene 302 East 2nd St, Cle Elum

    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 toxic political environment. Family members are having bitter political arguments, avoiding each other, or even cutting off lifetime relationships. If you want to preserve important […]

    Greater Cincinnati BA Welcome Meeting

    Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: Local Residents Local Focus: Greater Cincinnati Ohio Please join us for an introduction to the Greater Cincinnati Braver Angels Alliance. We will get to know one another, and share our Alliance's purpose, events, and how you can get involved. This meeting is intended for those who are relatively new to Braver Angels, but […]

    Let’s Brew Over This

    Host Organization: Temecula Valley Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    8 Bit Brewing Company 26755 Jefferson Avenue, Suite F, Murrieta

    Local Focus: Temecula Valley Join us for some Interfaith dialogue about the intersection of faith and politics over a burger and beer.

    Revolution’s Daughter: A Culture Fighting to Be Heard

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    A daughter of revolution. A life shaped by dissent, exile, and the struggle to be heard. Join Braver Angels Houston for an online discussion of Revolution’s Daughter, following the October 28 screening and panel presentation at Rice University. The film centers on Alina Fernandez, Fidel Castro’s daughter, and opens onto broader questions of political dissent, […]

    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 […]

    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 e-course). Note: This event is to be attended online. 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 […]

    A House United Screening, San Luis Obispo, CA

    Host Organization: Central Coast
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    San Luis Obispo County Library 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    A House United Screening, Chicago, IL

    Host Organization: Chicagoland Braver Angels Alliance
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening

    Post Election Check In

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Restricted Attendance: People living in Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties Local Focus: Lower Susquehanna Alliance Alliance Post Election Check In

    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 […]

    A House United Screening, Northern MN Alliance

    Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Harbor Theater 616 2nd Ave., Two Harbors

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    A House United Screening, Northern MN Alliance

    Host Organization: Northern MN Alliance
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Harbor Theater 616 2nd Ave., Two Harbors

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: George Norris Alliance for a Better Nebraska
    State/Region: NE
    Setting: In-person
    Saint Luke UMC 11810 Burke St, Omaha

    Just after mid-term elections and right before the holidays! Prepare for that fraught family time and learn some skills to keep disagreements over politics from ruining your appetite (or your relationships)! Family relationships can be casualties of a toxic political environment. Preserve important family bonds while staying true to your values. About this event Family […]

    Red/Blue Workshop

    Host Organization: Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance, Salem OR Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Albany City Hall 333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany

    A forum to discuss your own viewpoint, without judgment, and get real answers to sincere questions of understanding from other viewpoints. About this event Description Join us for a free two-part intensive workshop that brings together Red (conservative or Republican-leaning) and Blue (liberal or Democratic-leaning) citizens for moderated activities and structured discussions that reduce stereotyped […]

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels Central Texas

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    Howard Theater 308 N Main Street, Taylor

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening

    Skills for Challenging Conversations: LAPP Skills for Teens and Adults

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Portola High School 1001 Cadence, Irvine

    Restricted Attendance: Irvine Unified School District high school students Local Focus: Skill development for teens This Braver Angels workshop gives participants an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers, roommates, employers, and relatives. These are especially helpful during these polarized times. Participants […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Immigration

    Host Organization: Phoenix Alliance
    State/Region: AZ
    Setting: In-person
    Scottsdale Methodist Church 4140 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale

    About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on the topic of immigration in the United States. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of […]

    Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Alliance Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Monterey Bay Area
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside

    Local Focus: Monthly meeting We are meeting in the Bayonnet Room, use the west entrance. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    A House United, National Screening

    Host Organization: BA National - Partnerships
    Partner Org(s): JoJo Film , Disagree Better , BYU Broadcasting
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    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 know of the work being done to save it. Produced by Braver Angels, Disagree Better and BYU Broadcasting. Join us for this screening!

    Depolarizing Within

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Alamosa Public Library
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Alamosa Public Library 300 Hunt Ave, Alamosa

    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 […]

    Book Discussion

    Host Organization: Sonoma County Braver Angels
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Petaluma Library 100 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma

    Book Discussion Restricted Attendance: 30 ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Depolarizing Ourselves

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MN
    Setting: In-person
    Unity South Twin Cities 7950 1st Ave S, Bloomington

    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 […]

    Democracy and Respecting Others: Debate and Common Ground

    Host Organization: Rockland County Alliance
    State/Region: NY
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Why do we value democracy? What keeps our republic together? Hear about answers from some key American thinkers in the constitutional and pragmatist traditions to clarify why listening to others […]

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    South Branch Library, East Baton Rouge Parish Library System 2210 Glasgow Avenue, Baton Rouge

    Local Focus: Baton Rouge, LA Each month, the Braver Angels Baton Rouge Alliance meets to take on topics of local interesting, including invited guests, debates, and workshops. Previous topics have […]

    Families and Politics Workshop

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of East Central Illinois
    State/Region: IL
    Setting: In-person
    Champaign Public Library 200 W. Green St., Champaign

    Family relationships are becoming casualties of our toxic polarized environment. If you want to preserve important family bonds while still being true to your values and political beliefs, this workshop […]

    Braver Angels Benefit Concert

    Host Organization: Southern California Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Universalist Unitarian Church of the Vergugo Hills 4451 Dunsmore Ave, La Crescenta-Montrose

    Join us the weekend after Election Day for some good food, conversation, and amazing live music, all in a spirit of connecting across political differences, even when times are divisive. […]