Events calendar
Not sure which Braver Angels experience to try next? Take a quick stroll around the What we do page to learn more about our events. Unless specifically noted otherwise, all of our events are open to the public!
Ambassador Outreach – In Person
Monroe County Public Library - Downtown (Auditorium) 303 E Kirkwood Avenue, BloomingtonBook Discussion – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society – In Person
Common Thread Church, Raleigh 2011 Ridge Rd, RaleighCommon Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON
Mequon Public Library 11345 N Cedarburg Rd, MequonSkills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person
Common Street Spiritual Center 13 Common Street, NatickFamilies and Politics – IN PERSON
Spokane Public Library - Liberty Park Branch 402 S Pittsburg St., SpokaneWeek of Events
Moderator Training Support Group – Online
Moderator Training Support Group – 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
Ambassador Outreach – In Person
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
Ambassador Training Support and Discussion Group – 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
Book Discussion – The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Ourselves and Society – In Person
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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – “Israel / Palestine : How should the US deal with this and other foreign nations conflicts?”
Alliance/Members Meeting – “Israel / Palestine : How should the US deal with this and other foreign nations conflicts?”
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 […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance Virtual Social and Meeting
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels Lower Susquehanna Alliance Virtual Social and Meeting
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
Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers
Intro Sessions for Newcomers & New Volunteers
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 […]
BA Organizer Training – Online
BA Organizer Training – 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
“Red-Blue” Workshop – Session 2 – IN PERSON
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
Debate Chair Training
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
Common Ground – Trustworthy Elections – IN PERSON
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
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
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
Skills for Bridging the Divide – Standard In Person
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
Alliance/Members Meeting – Documentary Party
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
Ambassador Outreach – In Person
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
Families and Politics – IN PERSON
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
Melt the Pot Chili Cook-off
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.