Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Host Organization: Braver Angels of South Central Indiana State/Region: IN Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
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Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: IL - Braver Angels of East Central Illinois State/Region: IL Setting: In-person Michael's House 2808 East Concord Rd., UrbanaAlliance/Members Meeting – NW Willamette Valley Alliance Post-Election Meeting
Host Organization: NW Willamette Valley Braver Angels Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Hillsboro Brookwood Library - Boardroom 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, HillsboroWe will gather post-election, to share our hopes and concerns, while engaging in a service project, to help ourselves to feel grateful, before the holidays.Local Focus: Oregon's Washington and Yamhill counties - but all are welcome ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Managing Post-Election Highs or Lows: How to Move Forward with Other Citizens in a Divided Country
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Minnesota Public Radio Talking Sense State/Region: MN Setting: In-person College of Saint Scholastica, Lounge in Somers Hall 1200 Kenwood Ave., DuluthHow do you want to manage your emotions and relate to others in victory, defeat, or ongoing uncertainty about the election? We will be tempted by triumphalism if our side wins and by spite and revenge if our side loses. Either way, we all lose, and our ability to govern ourselves in a democratic republic […]
Introduction to Braver Angels: Building a House United
Host Organization: State State/Region: IL Setting: In-person The Butcher's Tap 3553 North Southport Avenue (upstairs), Chicago* Local Focus: Chicago, IL Describe Braver Angels for new prospects. We will start with mingling and then proceed to a speech describing Braver Angels. Then, participants who would like to opt in will be asked to form tables of four. After describing Braver Angels techniques (Listen, Acknowledge, Pivot, Perspective), those who opted in will […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: State State/Region: WY Setting: In-person Center for a Vital Community 245 S. Broadway, SheridanA 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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: State State/Region: MA Setting: In-person Christ Episcopal Church 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham* Local Focus: Metro-West, MA 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 […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance State/Region: TX Setting: In-person Fellowship Hall, St. Stephen's United Methodist Church 2003 W 43rd St, Houston* Local Focus: Greater Houston Area 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. […]
Braver Angels Vermont post-election discussion
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: VT Setting: OnlineLocal Focus: Vermont What does it practically look like to tone down bitterness and hostility, and foster goodwill, even while our values and convictions are so stirred against one another... even while we feel so strongly that the other side is wrong? Together we will consider this question as we seek to create a calm […]
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National Online Debate: Healthcare
Host Organization: Braver Angels Debates State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online USJoin Braver Angels to debate. About this event Join Braver Angels for a debate on the topic – "Resolved: Healthcare is a human right." Come join us for this free national debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you […]
Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals
Host Organization: Other State/Region: - National Setting: Online Online US* Restricted Attendance: This forum is open to mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, life coaches, registered counselors, and school counselors. Join us for a Braver Angels forum where mental health professionals from across the political spectrum gather online to connect and provide information and support to […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: Central/Eastern Virginia State/Region: VA Setting: Online Online USFamilies and Politics
Host Organization: MN - West Suburban Alliance-MSP State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Cologne Academy 1221 Village Parkway, CologneThis workshop is co-sponsored by the Cologne - Community of Belonging and Carver County Public Health. 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 […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley Partner Org(s): Odd Fellows True52 Lodge State/Region: CA Setting: In-person True Fellowship in San Jose (Odd Fellows Lodge 52) 1035 Emory Street, San JoseFamily 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 Workshop- Protestant (MN – State)
Host Organization: State State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1909 St. Paul Rd., OwatonnaA free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule 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. […]
Families and Politics
Host Organization: Braver Angels Alliance Capital Region NYS Partner Org(s): Good Neighbors of Valley Falls, Transfiguration North Roman Catholic Church State/Region: NY Setting: In-person Transfiguration North Roman Catholic Church 17 South Main St., Schaghticoke* Local Focus: Capital Region New York State 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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Host Organization: LA County Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineNote: 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 […]
Red/Blue Workshop – Founders Weekend Edition – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Alliance Partner Org(s): Root Quarterly AND Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Episcopal Church State/Region: PA Setting: In-person Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Episcopal Church 927 S. Water Street, PhiladelphiaGet beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and reflecting rather than […]
Red/Blue – Session 1 – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Partner Org(s): Root Quarterly AND Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Episcopal Church State/Region: PA Setting: In-person Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Episcopal Church 927 S. Water Street, PhiladelphiaGet beyond the stories we tell about each other to discover the truth, and create a forum to discuss our viewpoints without judgment. About this event Please join us for an intensive in person workshop, in two sessions, that will bring together Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning citizens for structured conversations, with a focus on listening and […]
BAU 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
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Georgia November members’ lunch
Host Organization: State State/Region: GA Setting: In-person The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant 3829 Clairmont Road, AtlantaLocal Focus: Georgia Luncheon for members of Braver Angels Georgia and interested persons
The Aftermath of the Election – Let’s Talk About It
Host Organization: State State/Region: OR Setting: In-person The Ledding Library 10660 SE 21st Ave, MilwaukieWhether you lean liberal or conservative, chances are that you're concerned about the state of our civil society. The political and social divides remain -- regardless of the outcome of the election. In a structured conversation, this is a chance to talk about concerns and fears as well as share hopes for the future. Could […]
Common Ground – Addressing Immigration
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: - National Setting: OnlineEqual numbers of Conservatives and Liberals take a deep dive into a chosen issue to find joint and unanimously held Points of Agreements. About this event Join us for a Common Ground Workshop on Addressing Immigration. The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: North-Central New Mexico Alliance State/Region: NM Setting: In-person Taylor Ranch Library 5700 Bogart NW, AlbuquerqueA 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 […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: Braver Angels State/Region: MT 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 […]
Debriefing the 2024 Election with Civility and Respect
Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance State/Region: WA Setting: In-person Drewel Administration Building 3000 Rockefeller, EverettLocal Focus: Western Washington Got things on your mind after the election? Join us for an in-person event to debrief in a civil and respectful way our federal and state elections. We will start with a short presentation on Braver Angels discussion skills to use in conversation. Whoever wins the 2024 elections, it will be […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Host Organization: Braver Angels Partner Org(s): Good Shepherd Lutheran Church State/Region: MN Setting: In-person Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7600 Cahill Avenue, Inver Grove HeightsNote: 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 […]
How to Become Politically Antifragile
Host Organization: Inland Empire Alliance State/Region: CA Setting: OnlineTake a deep dive into how colliding worldviews separate us, how our brains trick us into seeing those that 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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Election Debriefing
Host Organization: Central Maryland Braver Angels State/Region: MD Setting: In-person Brightview Westminster Ridge 505 High Acre Dr., WestminsterWhat were your thoughts and emotions surrounding the election results? 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. Small groups will be formed to allow for meaningful dialogue. ** This event is open to […]
Film Screening: A Road Trip Across a Divided America
Host Organization: Southern Oregon Alliance State/Region: OR Setting: In-person Ashland First United Methodist Church 175 N Main St., Ashland** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
