A workshop offered through Braver Angels, facilitated by Bp. Mark Beckwith and Braver Angels Massachusetts Coordinator Rev. Dr. Daphne Burt

In our current divisive political environment, many people avoid having political conversations with others whose political beliefs or party affiliations differ from their own and polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. It's easy to regard our “side” as principled and the "other side" as self-interested. Consistent with our call to be ambassadors of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5.19-20), learn how to understand the values and concerns of those who differ from us politically and disagree better in these polarized times. Braver Angels is committed to teaching skills required for building bridges across divides and sharing our beliefs in ways that support community building and transformation.

From Bp. Beckwith: "The Episcopal Church is uniquely positioned to foster depolarizing reconciliation, as we were born in conflict, and have a solid history of answering God's call to do the next right thing."

Braver Angels is a civic organization that develops educational tools to build bridges between people divided over politics. They also partner with religious groups who use their tools in the context of their own religious traditions. https://braverangels.org/

You may register for and attend the segments in any order and combination. Clergy attending both sessions in person will be offered lunch between 12-1pm. Those who register for virtual segments will receive detailed information to join by zoom in a reminder email at least 12 hours prior to the meeting.