http://inthecityforgoodmn.org Rochester, MN community inventory of services and organizations http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Finding%20Community%20in%20Our%20Differences In a time of deep ideological and political divides, building community across differences is challenging. In this 90-minute interactive Braver Angels session, participants will explore the sources of today's polarization and learn skills for respectful dialogue and finding common ground. 2026-10-02T14:48:15Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Depolarizing%20Ourselves Polarization is fueled by how we talk about those on the other side of an issue. Too often, we ridicule, dismiss, or stereotype our fellow citizens. When Braver Angels addresses “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are addressing how we regard and talk about large groups of people -- people who happen to be on the other side of the political aisle. 2026-10-02T15:42:25Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Skills%20for%20Disagreeing%20Better%20-%20Rochester 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 side as principled and the other side as self-interested. 2026-10-02T15:04:17Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Managing%20Difficult%20Conversations%20with%20Constituents A Braver Politics workshop that lowers the stress of difficult conversations with constituents across divides and helps you find common ground. (For elected officials and administrative staff in Olmsted and surrounding counties) 2026-10-02T15:08:47Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/What%20Voters%20Need%20to%20Know AARP and the League of Women Voters of Rochester have teamed-up to provide you information about two timely topics: the issues at stake in the upcoming midterm elections, and staying safe from the scourge of consumer fraud targeting Americans every day. 2026-09-21T13:43:28Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Braver%20Angels%20Minnesota%20Common%20Ground%20Workshop The workshop aims to produce a document called Points of Agreement that outlines shared values, concerns, and potential policy ideas 2026-05-23T16:37:03Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Citizens%20Commission%20on%20Immigration Reflect on how immigration connects to our own family and community stories; Examine the Constitution’s framework for the roles of Congress, the executive branch, and the courts; Connect to real-world experiences in Minnesota 2026-03-02T16:46:42Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/December%202025%20Coming%20to%20the%20Table Coming to the Table's mission is "working together to create a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past from slavery to the many forms of racism it spawned." Coming to the Table supports 50+local affiliate groups across eighteen states, including Rochester, MN. 2025-11-07T15:48:51Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/507%20Experience%20Day Intentional Conversations that enhance relationships 2025-03-07T14:55:17Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Coming%20to%20the%20Table Coming to the Table's mission is "working together to create a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal from the racial wounds of the past from slavery to the many forms of racism it spawned." Coming to the Table supports 50+local affiliate groups across eighteen states, including Rochester, MN. 2025-04-21T14:18:15Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/507%20Experience%20Kick-off%20Supper The 507 Experience will offer the people who are part of the area code 507 an opportunity to enjoy uninterrupted time visiting with friends either over coffee or "breaking bread" over a meal. 2025-03-01T18:15:48Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy2_of_RPS%20Jan%202025%20Family%20Engagement%20Meeting In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities. 2025-02-12T15:10:57Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Year%20of%20Respect%20Featuring%20Dr.%20Jim%20Miser%201 An Incredible and Inspiring Story! Pediatricians Jim & Angela Miser have been “People on a Mission” their entire adult lives. 2024-08-03T15:44:43Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Compassion%20Story%20Telling%20at%20RochesterFest Compassionate Rochester MN hosts 5 individuals who will share a story of receiving compassion with a tragic loss, growing compassion as immigrants making a home in Rochester, and responding with a compassionate heart in the culture of service in our community. 2024-06-25T15:17:28Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/June%20Valuing%20Others%20Together%20Thursday%20Night%20Lights Digging Deeper...Awesome Questions to discuss with a new friend 2024-06-07T14:44:40Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Three%20Rivers%20Restorative%20Justice%20Introduction%20and%20Training Interested in learning about the principles of restorative justice and what role it can serve in the community 2024-05-10T12:58:08Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Recap%20of%20the%20Rochester%20Disagreeing%20Better%20Workshop We will review and practice skills from the Disagreeing Better Workshop held April 24 in Rochester. This meeting is open to all, even if you don’t attend the April 24 event. You don’t need to be a Braver Angels member. The event is free, though donations are welcomed. 2024-04-29T17:57:00Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/April%2019%202024%20The%20Power%20of%20Encouragement Special Guest: Gwendolyn Amstutz First Lady of Encouragement Healthcare Administration; Additional Guest: Dr. Kent Pekel Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pekel is a Master Encourager of students, parents, and teachers. 2024-04-19T21:54:18Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/Skills%20for%20Disagreeing%20Better%20Convened • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree 2026-05-23T17:20:37Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/year-of-respect/2024%20The%20Year%20of%20Respect%20March%202024 Guest: Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels bdoherty@umn.edu; Additional Guest: Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder: Veterans Empowered “The significance of valuing others” “Amazingly simple steps of action” 2024-03-15T14:20:21Z Event