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 June
June 9th, and every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6 - 8 pm
The Oakshire “Talking Politics” Meetup (Monthly)
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.
June 11th, Thursday, 11:30 - 1 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: Jazzy Ladies Cafe & Coffeehouse 560 Oak St · Eugene, OR.
Register on meetup.com or if not on Meetup, e-mail swva@braverangels.org (attn Dee in Subject line) to confirm a reservation as space is limited to 10 people.
June 13th, Saturday, 10 - 1 pm
"Being Red in a Blue Environment" workshop in Salem.
Co-hosted by Braver Angels of Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley Alliance.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/being-red-in-a-blue-environment-registration-1984943494425
Location: Broadway Commons Room 205. 1300 Broadway St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
June 25th, and every 4th Thursday of the month, 6 - 8 pm
Monthly Sharing Circle
Group sharing circles or other activities designed to help people with differing views to deepen understanding, find common ground, and build relationships around a current political topic. May include a short educational component and opportunities to give input and shape our local alliance going forward. This month's topic: “HOW BRAVER ANGELS BEGAN and keeping the vision alive.”
How what started as an experiment 8 years ago became a growing National Movement and what this can mean to you...
We have begun a series where each month we focus on one of the Braver Angels principles. This month: "We Treat People Who Disagree with Us With Honesty, Dignity and Respect". We will have a dynamic program to see how we can turn this principle into personal action!
Location: Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave, Eugene. Register Here! (so we can be better prepared for you)
Please Join Us!
