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We offer free presentations and workshops!
Might your organization, club, or church like to hear more about Braver Angels Arkansas or learn about research on political polarization and possible solutions? We are happy to speak with your group or leadership, and we can tailor the content and length to suit your group's needs. We can also provide training in skills for engaging across the political divide through a variety of Braver Angels workshops. Email: ar-coordinators@braverangels.org
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Braver Angels Arkansas Workshop at The Interfaith Center
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Interfaith Center of Arkansas (www.theinterfaithcenter.org) and Braver Angels Arkansas (https://arkansas.braverangels.org) will host a special event focused on learning and practicing skills for having respectful conversations about difficult topics, including politics and religion. The presentation event will be led by Glen White and Patricia Matthews, both trained as Braver Angels moderators.
“Can We Talk? Respectful Conversations on Difficult Topics”
Date/Time: Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Interfaith Center, 1619 Spring Street, Little Rock, AR
Participants will hear a brief presentation about Braver Angels and political polarization, followed by training and practice in specific communication and conflict resolution skills for engaging in respectful and productive conversations, particularly on politically charged topics. The final part of the event will be engaging in a discussion on a topic agreed on by the group that provides an opportunity for participants to practice the skills for respectful conversations.
This event is free and open to the public and all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Patricia (executivedirector@theinterfaithcenter.org) or Glen (gwhite@braverangels.org) or call 501-400-7257.
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Civil Conversations in Hot Springs on November 2, 2025 will be on “Religious Freedom and Non-Discrimination.”
Civil Conversations series:
Co-sponsored by Braver Angels Arkansas & Garland County Library
Braver Angels Arkansas (BAAR) and the Garland County Library present Civil Conversations, a monthly series of conversations about politics and related topics. We welcome citizens who seek a respectful, safe environment in which to listen with curiosity to others and to speak effectively about their own views. Moderators from BAAR, trained by Braver Angels, will provide skills training and coaching while encouraging all to maintain a civil and respectful approach to our conversations. Anyone willing to commit to respectfully listening to others, and to sharing your own views with respect, is welcome. We will follow a specific format, and moderators will help ensure all participants follow guidelines for civil discussion. No registration is needed to attend. Email cathi@fiberpipe.net for details or questions.
Series schedule: We meet 2-4 pm on the 1st Sunday of each month at the Garland County library at 1427 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Come join us and bring a friend with different political views to learn effective communication skills and to practice respectful dialogue.
Goals of this series:
Engage in respectful and honest conversations with fellow citizens in the community
Elevate respect for individual differences; promote understanding and tolerance
Identify common points of view or interest
Develop and practice communication skills
Community Civil Conversations: Carroll County
Braver Angels Arkansas in Carroll County invites you to join us for our monthly meeting September 28, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Eureka Springs Community Center. Each month we meet to discuss ways to respectfully engage with folks who have perspectives that are different from our own.
At September's meeting, we'll be examining the core values and concerns of both Red and Blue voters. Our discussion will focus on increasing our understanding of each groups values and how they are reflected in their opinions on issues. We'll conclude our meeting with a time for sharing how we find hope in difficult times.
Our meetings are open to everyone, regardless of political affiliation. We seek to promote respectful conversation and community building, especially with folks who have perspectives that are different than our own. No registration is required to attend.
Questions: Call Dawn: 501-337-3582
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