Southern Willamette Valley Alliance

Braver Angels: Southern Willamette Valley Alliance is a chapter of the National Braver Angels organization. We are working in our local community of Eugene, Springfield, and the surrounding areas of Lane County, to bring people of different political perspectives together for communication workshops, discussions, and public presentations designed to bridge the polarizing political divide we experience in our country. These events allow conservatives and liberals to move past the destructive stereotypes so we can better understand one another and problem-solve real issues. We hope you will join us!

Upcoming Events for August

Aug. 13th, Thursday, 12 - 1:30 pm

Braver Angels Ladies Lunch Bunch

Reaching out to ladies to try out different venues together! By connecting over lunch, we are looking for a fun and lighthearted time of friendly sharing, the Braver Angels way!

Location: Friendly Street Garden, 2760 Friendly St · Eugene, OR.

Register on meetup.com or email dryan@braverangels.org (Lunch in Subject line) to confirm a reservation as space is limited to 10 people.

Aug. 11th, and every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6 - 8 pm

The Oakshire “Talking Politics” Meetup

We will divide into pairs and have three 20-minute, topic-focused conversations, followed by unstructured social time. You will find your Braver Angels hosts at a table outside.

Location: Oakshire Public House, 207 Madison St, Eugene.

Aug. 27th, and every 4th Thursday of the month, 6 - 8 pm

Courageous Political Conversations - From Political Blind Spots to Breakthroughs

We all have political blind spots — and learning to recognize them can open the door to real breakthroughs across differences. Join us for a welcoming, practical conversation about why blind spots form, how they shape what we see, and how a clearer understanding can help us connect more fully with one another. Come ready to reflect, learn, and strengthen the Braver Angels spirit: None of us are not worth talking to.

Location: Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave, Eugene. Register Here!

Please Join Us!

Talking Politics Meetup

2nd Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm

Oakshire Public House
207 Madison St, Eugene, OR

Just show up, you'll find us. Discussion topics and friendly faces provided.

Workshops and Meetings

Most 4th Thursdays of the month at 6-8pm we hold a workshop, "alliance meeting", or other activitiy which is open to all.

Locations vary.

Planning Meetings

Our 12-person evenly balanced red/blue steering committee meets in West Eugene on 1st and 3rd Fridays from 1-2:30pm.

You are welcome to observe. Contact swva@braverangels.org

In addition to these regularly scheduled events, there are many other things to participate in. Some examples include the 4th of July celebration at the Creswell Parade, our August picnic, film and discussion nights, etc... Email swva@braverangels.org and ask to receive our monthly newsletter so you can be kept up to date.

As we continue to grow, we plan to be more involved with local politics focused on resolving controversial issues relevant to our local community.

The magic of the BA model is that while addressing important political issues, we also get to know one another and build relationships in the process. The community we long for is born from our care for one another.

Send us an email at: swva@braverangels.org