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    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 is for you! Just in time - after the midterms and before the holidays. This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver […]

    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. This is a special benefit dinner and concert event, brought to you by volunteers and friends of Braver Angels SoCal, along with our Braver Angels […]

    Book Club: I Never Thought of It That Way

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

    Monthly book discussion meeting of Braver Angels of East Central Illinois Alliance members and subscribers. Visitors are welcome. We are reading Monica Guzmán's I Never Thought of It That Way. […]

    Carrie Manolakos: “Oh Beautiful” – An Evening of Conversation & Music

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

    Braver Angels Music is proud to present an intimate evening of conversation and music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Carrie Manolakos on Zoom, moderated by the co-directors of Braver Angels Music, Ben Caron and John Carroll. Following a breakout performance at the Braver Angels National Convention in Philadelphia, Carrie has become a beloved and sought-after presence within […]

    Organizational Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Arkansas
    State/Region: AR
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodist Church 801 South Main Street, Jonesboro

    Local Focus: Jonesboro, Arkansas Organizational Meeting ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Talking Politics Meetup

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Oakshire Public House 207 Madison St., Eugene

    * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield and surroundings, Oregon We will divide into pairs and have three, 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. Find your Braver Angels hosts at an […]

    Respectful Exchange of Ideas – “Socialism in America”

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Wilmington NC
    State/Region: NC
    Setting: In-person
    Nir Family YMCA 2710 Market St, Wilmington

    Come participate in a moderated, civil discussion about Socialism in America. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: MI
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Local Focus: State of Michigan The Michigan Monthly Virtual Gathering is a chance for Michiganders to learn about and practice Braver Angels skills for “disagreeing better,” i.e. communicating effectively even […]

    Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (Virtual)

    Monthly Nashville Alliance Meeting (Virtual)

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Nashville
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    * Local Focus: Nashville, TN Area Join us for our monthly Nashville Braver Angels lunchtime gathering—an open, welcoming space where neighbors come together to practice Courageous Citizenship. Each month, we explore timely topics around bridging political divides, strengthening community trust, and building the skills that help us stay connected even when we disagree. You’ll meet […]

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Portland Metro BA Monthly Meeting

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Portland
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Montavilla Church 9204 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

    Local Focus: Portland, Oregon Monthly Discussion Meeting for Braver Angels Portland Metro ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Baton Rouge
    Partner Org(s): Interactivity Foundation
    State/Region: LA
    Setting: In-person
    First United Methodst 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge

    The Baton Rouge Braver Angels Alliance in conjunction with the Interactivity Foundation will be sponsoring a Discussion Club on the 2nd Wednesday night of each month from September through June from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the McKenzie Library. Each month, participants will enjoy discussion around a different topic. Those topics include We the People […]

    Beyond the Divide: Finding Common Ground on U.S. Foreign Policy

    Host Organization: Houston Area Alliance
    Partner Org(s): World Affairs Council
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: In-person
    World Affairs Council 1235 N Loop W, Suite 1025, Houston

    ** Restricted Attendance: World Affairs Council / Young Professionals ** Local Focus: Houston Area U.S. Military Action Abroad: What Are the Right Thresholds for Acting, and for Staying Out? Join the World Affairs Council and the Braver Angels Houston Area Alliance for a Fishbowl conversation on a consequential question of foreign policy: **What are the […]

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

    Alliance/Members Meeting – Idaho State Alliance Monthly Meeting (ID – State)

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

    Join Idaho Braver Angels for our monthly state-wide meeting to learn about activities, get to know others in Idaho working on depolarization, and practice skills in speaking and listening according to Braver Angels principles. The meeting program lasts an hour with an optional 30 minutes of additional hang out time

    Braver Angels PA New Member Welcome & Orientation Meeting

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: PA
    Setting: Online
    Online US

    Braver Angels PA monthly welcome and orientation meeting for Pennsylvanians who have recently joined Braver Angels. The meeting will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. At these meetings, you’ll have a chance to: • Meet other members and some of our statewide and local leaders; • Hear […]

    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!

    Post-Election Anxiety

    Host Organization: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: In-person
    Bethesda Lutheran Church 4445 Royal Avenue, Eugene

    * Restricted Attendance: 50 * Local Focus: Eugene/Springfield, OR and surroundings It’s unlikely that political turmoil – or the anxiety associated with it – will disappear anytime soon. The practice of mindfulness – particularly in group settings – can strengthen our resolve to connect with ourselves and others, confront inner and outer conflict in a […]

    A House United Screening, Seattle, WA

    Host Organization: Western Washington Alliance
    Partner Org(s): Communities Rising
    State/Region: WA
    Setting: In-person
    Keystone Congregational UCC Church 5019 Keystone Place, Seattle

    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!

    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.

    Skills for Disagreeing Better

    Host Organization: Memphis Area Alliance
    State/Region: TN
    Setting: In-person
    Saint John's Episcopal Church 3245 Central Ave., Memphis

    Local Focus: West Tennessee, North Mississippi, East Arkansas The Skills for Disagreeing Better workshop helps participants understand the values and concerns of those who differ from them politically, teaching essential […]

    A House United Screening, Braver Angels Delaware

    Host Organization: Braver Angels - Delaware
    State/Region: DE
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark 420 Willa Road, Newark

    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!

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: Orange County Alliance
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Irvine Ranch Water District Community Room 15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine

    Local Focus: Irvine, CA   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 Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: State
    Partner Org(s): Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley 536 Ouray Ave., Grand Junction

    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 […]

    Families and Politics

    Host Organization: Braver Angels Silicon Valley
    State/Region: CA
    Setting: In-person
    Los Altos Community Center, Apricot Room 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos

    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 […]

    Alliance Discussion Gathering

    Host Organization: Colorado Northern Front Range
    State/Region: CO
    Setting: In-person
    Timberline Church 2908 S Timberline Rd, Ft Collins

    Monthly Member Meeting/Discussion

    Oregon Rural/Urban Project Town Hall: Hood River OR

    Host Organization: Oregon Rural/Urban Project
    State/Region: OR
    Setting: Hybrid
    Rockford Grange 4262 Barrett Drive, Hood River

    Local Focus: Hood River Oregon and greater Hood River County Oregon 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 be followed by […]

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    Tarrant County Alliance Meeting – Open to the Public

    Host Organization: Braver Angels of Tarrant County
    State/Region: TX
    Setting: Hybrid
    Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr, Fort Worth

    ** Local Focus: Tarrant County and the surrounding area Join us in person or by Zoom for our 2026 Kick-off Meeting! Location Details: Doxology Church 4805 Arborlawn Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Note: Look for the Braver Angels signage at the WEST entrance of the campus. If interested in joining via Zoom: https://zoom.braverangels.org/5709 Email tarrant-county@braverangels.org […]

    Common Ground Workshop: Addressing Immigration

    Host Organization: State
    State/Region: OH
    Setting: In-person
    TBD - Springfield, OH Springfield

    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 Conservatives and Liberals - Reds and Blues (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform, […]