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!
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Iversen Center for Faith, University of St. Thomas Summit Avenue 2115, Saint PaulAlliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax VA Alliance Monthly Meeting
Falls Church Episcopal Church, Rm. 231 or 235 East Fairfax Street 115, Falls ChurchSkills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
United Church of Christ (Brecksville) 23 Public Square, BrecksvilleSkills for Disagreeing Better
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Lexington Avenue Northeast 9185, Circle PinesDepolarizing Within – IN PERSON
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Social Hall West Orange Street 200, LititzBraver Angels Oregon “Experience”
Pendleton Center for the Arts - Bamboo Room North Main Street 214, PendletonAlliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels/Georgia Monthly In-Person Lunch Meeting
57th Fighter Group Restaurant 3829 Clairmont Road, AtlantaLocal Community Debate – Housing for the Homeless
International District Library Central Avenue Northeast 7601, AlbuquerqueTemplate – Skills for Disagreeing Better (duplicate)
Sikh Temple Rockbridge Road Northwest 1158, NorcrossDepolarizing Within Sponsored by Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal
St Paul's United Methodist Church East North Street 910, MantecaDepolarizing Ourselves – In Person
St. Thomas More Catholic Church West Ponce de Leon Avenue 636, DecaturWeek of Events
Living Room Conversation: Trustworthy Elections
Living Room Conversation: Trustworthy Elections
* Local Focus: Long Island, NY Talk about what free and fair elections mean to you
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
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 tempted to regard our own […]
Depolarizing Within
Depolarizing Within
A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the […]
Skills for Social Media
Skills for Social Media
This online workshop focuses on Braver Angels communication skills for people who engage in political conversation on social media. About this event The Need: Social Media posts are often highly polarizing. Skills for Social Media is an online workshop designed to improve the culture of posts and conversations in social media and provide a constructive […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Local Focus: Plymouth, 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 tempted […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
* Local Focus: Plymouth, 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 […]
Film Discussion – Film: Coddling The American Mind
Film Discussion – Film: Coddling The American Mind
Local Focus: New York State, Westchester county, NYC and surrounding areas We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides of the political spectrum. We'll be watching and discussing the film Coddling […]
Connecting Conversation: 2024 Election
Connecting Conversation: 2024 Election
Braver Angels Denver Alliance invites you to a Connecting Conversation about the 2024 Presidential Election. Certainly one of the most consequential in recent history, this election features policy positions on the economy, immigration and the border, abortion, climate change, foreign policy, healthcare, and leadership. These policy debates, which are dividing public opinion, don’t just represent […]
Discussion of “Surviving the 2024 Election”
Discussion of “Surviving the 2024 Election”
Join us to watch clips of Braver Angels Co-Founder Bill Doherty's Sept. 7 interview about surviving the 2024 election, and discuss his ideas with fellow participants. This is an opportunity to share your perspective on the hopes and challenges of this election season. We will be sharing short clips, so you do not have watch […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax VA Alliance Monthly Meeting
Alliance/Members Meeting – Fairfax VA Alliance Monthly Meeting
Local Focus: DC, VA, MD Monthly Alliance Discussion Meetings ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
Alliance/Members Meeting – BA Ambassadors Monthly Meeting
* Restricted Attendance: For trained BA Ambassadors. Monthly meeting for BA Ambassadors, with news and guest speakers to keep you informed.
Lunch Chats
Lunch Chats
Meet 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
Town Hall – NC Senate Candidates District 8
Town Hall – NC Senate Candidates District 8
A moderated Town Hall featuring the two candidates for NC State Senate District 8. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Northeast Ohio 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 tempted […]
Members Meeting – Central/Eastern WA monthly Program meeting
Members Meeting – Central/Eastern WA monthly Program meeting
Local Focus: Central /Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels Monthly alliance discussion meeting
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 […]
Depolarizing Within
Depolarizing Within
* Restricted Attendance: Invited KRHS students & faculty * Local Focus: Kearsarge Regional High School ELO students (aka KRHS, New London, NH) This Braver Angels teen workshop gives students an opportunity to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills when facing controversial issues in their lives—with teachers, principals, peers and relatives. These are especially […]
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Braver Angels Indiana Red/Blue Weekly Lunch
Local Focus: Indiana Weekly lunch meeting of the BA IN Red/Blue lunch group.
The BraverAngels Experience
The BraverAngels Experience
Join Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
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 tempted to regard our own […]
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Depolarizing Within – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Lititz, PA and surrounding areas A free workshop to help you become more aware of your "inner polarizer" and learn methods for disagreeing without contempt and ridicule About this event Polarization can be driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often, we stereotype, dismiss, or […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Skills for Disagreeing Better – IN PERSON
Local Focus: Central Arkansas Note: This event is to be attended in person. This Braver Angels workshop is open to all. We seek to help all citizens who believe our society and its conversation around politics can be better and who wish to participate in improving our conversations across political or other divides. Our workshop […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
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 tempted to regard our own […]
Utah Monthly Member Meeting – Online
Utah Monthly Member Meeting – Online
Local Focus: Utah Meet other Utah Braver Angels, ask questions, learn about opportunities to participate or volunteer, and receive updates and encouragement. ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org Â
National Film Club Discussion of “Shot in the Arm”
National Film Club Discussion of “Shot in the Arm”
Watch a movie on your own, then attend a discussion of it made richer by the wide variety of viewpoints that participants hold. We choose films that address social, political or cultural issues that are relevant to society today. They may highlight liberal-leaning, conservative-leaning or independent themes, or feature actors or directors from opposite sides […]
Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals
Forum for Braver Angel Mental Health Professionals
* 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 […]
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
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 tempted to regard our own […]
BAU 2024 Convention Recap & Potluck
BAU 2024 Convention Recap & Potluck
Join us to eat, socialize, and recap the Braver Angels 2024 Convention.
Skills for Disagreeing Better
Skills for Disagreeing Better
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 tempted to regard our own […]
Braver Angels Oregon “Experience”
Braver Angels Oregon “Experience”
Join Braver Angels Oregon for this engaging, interactive and thought provoking in-person event. We will begin with an introduction to Braver Angels and our mission to depolarize American politics, followed by one-on-one discussions between attendees. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in civil discourse with those who may hold differing views, and gain a […]
Alliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern VA Alliance Meeting
Alliance/Members Meeting – Central/Eastern VA Alliance Meeting
Monthly meeting of the CE-VA Alliance. Guests welcome!
BAU Lunch Chats
BAU Lunch Chats
Meet 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 Monthly In-Person Lunch Meeting
Alliance/Members Meeting – Braver Angels/Georgia Monthly In-Person Lunch Meeting
* Local Focus: Georgia Monthly, in-person members lunch.
Local Community Debate – Housing for the Homeless
Local Community Debate – Housing for the Homeless
Local Focus: New Mexico Community Debate - Resolved: Additional tax dollars are needed to provide housing for the homeless. Come join us for this debate, in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Tell us what you have experienced and what you think. About […]
Template – Skills for Disagreeing Better (duplicate)
Template – Skills for Disagreeing Better (duplicate)
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 tempted to regard our own […]
Depolarizing Within Sponsored by Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal
Depolarizing Within Sponsored by Manteca Interfaith Community Appeal
* Local Focus: Manteca California The Faith community is encouraging its flock to have conversations that create community. The Faith community of Manteca will be inviting the citizens of our city to depolarize in preparation for the election ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org
Depolarizing Ourselves – In Person
Evanston Braver Angels Fall Social
Evanston Braver Angels Fall Social
Local Focus: Evanston, Illinois Come to the Fall Social to meet Braver Angels of Evanston, enjoy light snacks and drinks, get your questions about Braver Angels answered, and brainstorm about how we can use the Braver Angels Way to approach Evanston challenges. The gathering will take place at a Braver Angel member’s home in SW […]
What Would it Take for You to Believe in American Elections Again?
What Would it Take for You to Believe in American Elections Again?
Are you skeptical about the valid outcome of American elections? Let's talk about it.
“What, Me Worry?” If it’s a close election, will you trust the results?
“What, Me Worry?” If it’s a close election, will you trust the results?
Public discussion with breakout rooms on Zoom ** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org