Past Events from 11/04/2023 – 11/14/2023 – Page 2 – Braver Angels

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Family & Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: UT
Setting: In-person
Salt Lake City Marmalade Library 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City

Local Focus: Utah 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 […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance
State/Region: CA
Setting: In-person
Redlands United Church of Christ 168 Bellevue, Redlands

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 […]

Depolarizing Within School Communities – ONLINE

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

Social-cultural conflicts are finding local targets – schools and their communities. Public education has become an ideological battleground. Beyond “progressive/conservative,” these ideological conflicts are much more personal and are attracting “warriors” based on various issues. This specific workshop uses examples relating to social-emotional learning, book banning, and changing long time classic books with modern language, […]

Depolarizing Within – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels
Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, Natick

A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule. Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov 11. Sign up […]

Moderator Training Support Group – Online

State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]

Ambassador Outreach – In Person

State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
Monroe County Public Library - Downtown (Auditorium) 303 E Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington

Local Focus: Bloomington, Indiana and surrounding areas Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in action Gain […]

Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]

Book Discussion – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society – In Person

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC
Partner Org(s): Common Thread Church and Quail Ridge Books
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Common Thread Church, Raleigh 2011 Ridge Rd, Raleigh

Local Focus: North Carolina An evening with Alexandra Hudson moderated by Leslie Boney Join us for an unforgettable evening with Alexandra Hudson, where she will share her insights and the ideas behind her new book, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society. This in-person event will take place on Wed, Nov […]

Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT
State/Region: CT
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Connecticut Learn about how citizens and elected officials from across the political spectrum are coming together to bridge the partisan divide, and how you can help too. Bring your questions and enthusiasm. Feel free to join us for Part 1 and/or Part 2, based on your interest: 7:00PM ET — Part 1: For […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance Virtual Social and Meeting

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

Restricted Attendance: For interested parties living in the BALSA region Local Focus: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance region (Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties) Virtual Social and Discussion Meeting for BALSA Members and Subscribers

Alliance/Members Meeting – “Israel / Palestine : How should the US deal with this and other foreign nations conflicts?”

Host Organization: New Hampshire Alliance
State/Region: NH
Setting: Online

Are you eager to be a part of a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the heart of global conflicts and America's role on the world stage? The recent terrorist attacks on October 7th have reignited age-old debates that can't be ignored. Should the United States intervene? If so, to what extent? As a nation that […]

Event Series BA Organizer Training – Online

BA Organizer Training – Online

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

Restricted Attendance: Trainees should register as a trainee Organizer before attending the first session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5lVgDgX7RqttcoyufixBmkGos1sQp5BpiiGT-XWq-dzjKeA/viewform Braver Angels Organizers fill an essential volunteer function and are often the glue that holds BA workshops together. This 90 minute, weekly training is led by Organizer trainers, Casey and Yvonne. The four week training schedule starts on the first […]

“Red-Blue” Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro
State/Region: MN
Setting: In-person
Country Inn & Suites 6003 Hudson Road, Woodbury

Go further in the search for common ground by asking sincere questions of understanding, and getting real answers. About this event Please join us for an intensive online workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than debating and persuading. […]

Debate Chair Training

Host Organization: BA National - Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online
Online US

Restricted Attendance: Signed up for Rise For America Campaign, Completed Debate Chair E-Course, Attended Debate Chair Q&A Session If you have completed our debate chair training eCourse and attended a Q&A session with an experienced chair, you are well on your way to chairing your first debate! The next step is getting live practice. Join […]

Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels
State/Region: WI
Setting: In-person
Mequon Public Library 11345 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon

Restricted Attendance: invitation from organizers Local Focus: Mequon, WI Equal numbers of conservatives and liberals discuss election procedures to find joint and unanimously held points of agreement. Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on: Trustworthy Elections This Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Braver Angels of Central Texas
State/Region: TX
Setting: In-person
Dispute Resolution Center 5407 N Interstate Highway 35, Austin

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 […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): Spark Kindness
State/Region: MA
Setting: In-person
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, Natick

Braver Angels and Spark Kindness are offering two Braver Angels workshops during Kindness Week, a Natick community annual tradition. The workshops will be held each Saturday, Nov 4 and Nov 11. Sign up for one or both! Depolarizing Within will be Nov 4 and Skills for Bridging the Divide on Nov 11. Communication Skills for […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Documentary Party

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: In-person
Private Home Tuscon, AZ Tuscon

Local Focus: AZ Main Event: BA Documentary Party During this regular meeting of our BA Alliance, we are hosting a BA Documentary Party (Rise for America Documentary Viewing and Discussion) to watch this video on the origin of our organization. Please invite a friend, and please especially consider inviting a "red" as our alliance is […]

Ambassador Outreach – In Person

State/Region: IN
Setting: In-person
All Souls Unitarian Church 5805 East 56th Street, Indianapolis

Local Focus: Indianapolis, Indiana and surrounding areas Crossing the Continental Divide provides participants with an introduction to Braver Angels and an overview of its principles. During the workshop, participants will: Participate in two brief activities (one taken directly from the Depolarizing Within workshop) Watch a video of a Braver Angels Red/Blue workshop in action Gain […]

Families and Politics – IN PERSON

Host Organization: Central / Eastern Washington Alliance
Partner Org(s): Spokane Public Library
State/Region: WA
Setting: In-person
Spokane Public Library - Liberty Park Branch 402 S Pittsburg St., Spokane

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 […]

Melt the Pot Chili Cook-off

Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Wilmington, NC
State/Region: NC
Setting: In-person
Flying Machine Brewing Company 3130 Randall Pkwy, Wilmington

Local Focus: Wilmington NC and surrounding areas Join us for "Melt the Pot" Chili Cook-off at Flying Machine! This is a family social event sponsored by Braver Angels of Wilmington NC. We'll provide the chili and cornbread. Bring a friend! Everyone is welcome.

Alliance/Members Meeting – An Evening with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford Univ., COVID Epidemiologist

Host Organization: Braver Angels Tucson Alliance
State/Region: AZ
Setting: Online
Online US

This is a special event hosted by the Tucson Alliance and open to the General Public. Dr. Bhattacharya was opposed to lockdowns and mask mandates as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was a co-author in 2020 of the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated lifting COVID-19 restrictions on lower-risk groups to develop herd immunity […]

Moderator Training Support Group – Online

State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Complete Moderator Training with other BA members. Each group member will complete training activities on the Moderator Training Website (10-15 hours total). Each Monday in November, the group will meet (on Zoom) to discuss the training activities and share individual plans for using the training. After completing all required activities, individuals will […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – November 2023

Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group
State/Region: OH
Crossroads Church - Oakley 3500 Madison Rd, Cincinnati

What is the Role of the Church in a Polarized World? Whether you are religious of any faith or not, this discussion promises to be uplifting and relevant. We’ll have frank discussions about how the Church can be both a polarizer and a depolarizer.

Debate Organizer Training

Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates
State/Region: - National
Setting: Online

Do you want to bring a Braver Angels debate to your alliance? As part of our Rise For America Campaign for civic renewal, over 60 individuals have already taken action to become trained debate chairs! Whether you are training to be a debate chair (https://braverangels.org/rise-debate-training/) yourself or want to work alongside someone who is, this […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn, Oregon
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn 950 N. Boones Ferry Rd (on the corner of 214), Woodburn

Local Focus: Woodburn, Oregon Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person

Partner Org(s): First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn, Oregon
State/Region: OR
Setting: In-person
First Presbyterian Church of Woodburn 950 N. Boones Ferry Rd (on the corner of 214), Woodburn

Local Focus: Woodburn, Oregon Communication Skills for Bridging the Political Divide Workshop About this event There can be a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and polarizing public conversation doesn't help. In this workshop you will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for […]

Alliance/Members Meeting – In person discussion on Ukraine funding

Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County
State/Region: VA
Setting: In-person
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean

Local Focus: Fairfax County, VA Group discussion: how much aid our government should provide, and more broadly how we believe our nation should use its resources. We look forward to hearing your response the following questions: What is your opinion on further aid to Ukraine versus funding domestic issues? If you had authority to allocate […]

Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – Online

Host Organization: MN Congressional Districts 1, 2, & 7
State/Region: MN
Setting: Online

Local Focus: Minnesota Members Ambassador Support and Discussion Group One of the best ways to help BA meet its mission of bridging the partisan divide is for you to complete the Ambassador Training program. BA MN is conducting a moderator-led support group that helps members complete the training and plan individual ways to discuss BA […]

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