Events calendar
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Alliance/Members Meeting – SCIN Alliance Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: In-person Monroe County (Indiana) Public Library SOUTHWEST Branch West Gordon Pike 890, BloomingtonLocal Focus: Indiana BA members and/or subscribers. Indiana BA members and subscribers who want to join together with others to talk through their thoughts about the 2024 election or learn more about the BA Way are invited to join the South Central Indiana Alliance either on site at the MCPL Southwest branch or on Zoom.
Navigating Difficult Conversations
Host Organization: Braver Angels Moorestown Partner Org(s): Medford Leas State/Region: NJ Setting: In-person Medford Leas Medford Leas Way 1, MedfordNavigating Difficult Conversations
Families and Politics
Host Organization: State Partner Org(s): Albert Wisner Public Library, Warwick, NY State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Albert Wisner Public Library McFarland Drive, WarwickFamily 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 […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance CT State/Region: CT Setting: OnlineA new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia State/Region: VA Setting: In-person North Park Branch Library Meeting Room Franconia Road 8508, RichmondA new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: Idaho State Alliance State/Region: ID Setting: In-person Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship 520 N 12th St, BoiseA new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: State State/Region: MI Setting: In-person St. George Episcopal Church 801 East Commerce Street, MilfordLocal Focus: Southeastern Michigan 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 […]
What’s Next – How Braver Angels Might Help
Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County State/Region: VA Setting: In-person Unitarian Universalist Church of the Shenandoah Valley Valley Pike 6380, Stephens CityLocal Focus: Northern Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Since 2016, a growing tide has been quietly building throughout the US opening doors and building bridges across seemingly insurmountable interpersonal divides. Braver Angels, a registered 501c(3) nonprofit, is showing the way to rebuilding a more civil society, overcoming apparent divisions of political persuasion and other deeply held ideologies. […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Election Debriefing
Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels State/Region: MD Setting: In-person Brightview Westminster Ridge High Acre Drive 505, WestminsterWhichever way it swings, there will be many unhappy Americans. What were your thoughts and emotions? Were you pleased with the process or were you alarmed by stories in the news? Let's get into it - in a safe environment where your opinion is valued. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance of Central NC Partner Org(s): Holy Infant Catholic Church State/Region: NC Setting: In-person Holy Infant Church Southpark Drive 5000, DurhamFamily 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 […]
Common Ground – Utah City
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Mrs. Utah American - Stacie Proctor State/Region: UT Setting: In-person Private Home Vineyard, UT VineyardRestricted Attendance: Invitation Only Local Focus: Vineyard, Utah About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Utah City. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: Building Bridges Alliance State/Region: ME Setting: OnlineA new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
A Road Trip Across a Divided America Screening
Host Organization: Orange County Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineA new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! Join us […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Greater Cincinnati Alliance Meeting – November 2024
Host Organization: Cincinnati Alliance Group State/Region: OH Setting: In-person Crossroads Church Oakley 3500 Madison Rd., CincinnatiLocal Focus: Greater Cincinnati, OH Join us for a Braver Discussion as we digest and process the election results. We will break into small groups to discuss our post-election hopes and concerns, and what we can do to make a positive impact towards depolarization. I hope to see you there!
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Central Indiana Alliance State/Region: IN Setting: In-person Johnson County Public Library - Clark Pleasant Branch Clearwater Boulevard 350, WhitelandNote: 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 […]
A Moderated Discussion: Reflections on the Results of the 2024 Election
Host Organization: Laramie County Alliance Partner Org(s): Laramie County Library State/Region: WY Setting: In-person Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room Pioneer Avenue 2200, CheyenneRecent elections have challenged us to rebuild what Lincoln called our "bonds of affection.” Braver Angels is sponsoring a moderated discussion to reflect on the results of the 2024 election. This gathering is about self-reflection, communicating, listening, and moving forward. It is about recognizing our foundational role as citizens to be the architects and agents […]
Talking Politics Meetup
Host Organization: Braver Angels of the Southern Willamette Valley State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Oakshire Public House Madison Street 207, EugeneLocal Focus: Eugene & Springfield Area (Southern Willamette Valley), Oregon For folks who want to understand what divides us. This is a get-together for the open-minded. Pull up a chair and let's have some respectful and civil discourse about what led you to believe what you believe and vote for what you vote for. Maybe […]
Braver Angels Potluck Dinner
State/Region: DE Setting: In-person Camden Friends Meetinghouse East Camden Wyoming Avenue 122, CamdenLocal Focus: Delaware Please join us to share food and fellowship! Learn more about what Braver Angels has to offer, what volunteer roles are available, and help us decide which future events to schedule. Please bring a covered dish (homemade or store-bought) or non-alcoholic beverage to share. ** This event is open to the media […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Lower Susquehanna Alliance Post-Election Check-In
Host Organization: Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance State/Region: PA Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: For members and interested parties living in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties, PA Lower Susquehanna Post-Election Check-In Member Meeting
Military & Veterans Group Welcome Event
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineAre you a military member or veteran and interested in how your fellow vets and service members are working to reduce political polarization in the United States? Come to our Welcome Event and you will learn about Braver Angels and where you can continue your mission of defending the Constitution of the United States against […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Fairfax VA November 12, 2024: The Election
Host Organization: Braver Angels Fairfax County State/Region: VA Setting: In-person Falls Church Episcopal Church - Nicoloson Hall, Room 231 115 E Fairfax St., Falls ChurchLocal Focus: Northern Virginia This meeting will take place exactly one week after the polls close. What else could would we able to discuss? Expect to see some context or questions from us to frame the initial discussion if you're registered. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: State State/Region: MI Setting: OnlineA new documentary, A Road Trip Across a Divided America by Joseph Sim, follows Joseph’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” and Braver Angels is featured prominently throughout the film! This screening […]
Debate Chair Training
Host Organization: BA National - Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online US* Restricted Attendance: Restricted to Debate Chairs and those who have begun the training process (by completing at least step 1- the training eCourse). f you are interested in getting started, please visit https://braverangels.org/get-involved/debate-chairs/ to learn more and enroll in the training. Are you a Braver Angels Debate Chair or Chair-in-Training? If so, join us […]
Michigan Virtual BA Meeting
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MI Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Michigan Michigan BA Meeting to discuss current topics and share experiences of BA in Michigan ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Young Professionals Organization - Park City State/Region: UT Setting: In-person Ken Garff University Club South 1400 East 451, Salt Lake CityRestricted Attendance: Young Professionals Organization - Park City 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 […]
Lunch Chats
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: UT Setting: OnlineMeet us for Lunch and a Discussion on current events, politics, and good news. Come tell us how you see it! ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Pie & Depolarization
Host Organization: Oregon Statewide Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Bipartisan Cafe Southeast Stark Street 7901, PortlandJoin us at our monthly gathering - Pie and Depolarization. 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, Bipartisan Café, with your patronage. This event is open […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Community Service Project — Packing Meals for Hungry Children
Every Meal Patton Road 2723, RosevilleJoin us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Community Service Project — Packing Meals for Hungry Children
Host Organization: Twin Cities East Metro State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Every Meal Patton Road 2723, RosevilleJoin us for a community service project to pack meals for children who lack adequate nutrition on the weekends. We’ll be at Every Meal, a nonprofit based in Roseville (https://www.everymeal.org/) that provides food for pre-K through 8th grade students on the weekends. This is a response to a need expressed by principals and school officials. […]