Respectful Engagements
Skill building to inspire and grow deep listening to learn and enhance understanding of different viewpoints
The following are Upcoming and Past Beam-Aware 2024 Year of Respect Events
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| Title | Start Date | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braver Angels Minnesota: Common Ground Workshop | Jun 06, 2026 01:00 PM | The workshop aims to produce a document called Points of Agreement that outlines shared values, concerns, and potential policy ideas | ('community engagement', 'civic engagement') |
| Citizens Commission on Immigration Ambassadors Immigration Discussion | Mar 02, 2026 07:00 PM | 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 | ('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement') |
| December 2025 Coming to the Table | Dec 10, 2025 05:30 PM | 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. | ('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement') |
| 507 Experience Day | May 07, 2025 08:00 AM | Intentional Conversations that enhance relationships | ('compassion', 'civic engagement') |
| Re-launch Coming to the Table | Apr 28, 2025 05:30 PM | 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. | ('networking', 'diversity', 'civic engagement') |
| 507 Experience Kick-off Supper (RSVP Required) | Mar 11, 2025 06:00 PM | 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. | ('compassion', 'faith', 'civic engagement') |
| RPS March 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: Respectful Conversations Workshop | Mar 11, 2025 09:00 AM | In-person workshop called Respectful Conversations, facilitated by Amy Anderson, Executive Director for Youth Voice, from the YMCA in the twin cities. | ('RPS', 'youth', 'key', 'addiction', 'education') |
| Year of Respect Featuring Dr. Jim Miser | Aug 22, 2024 05:00 PM | An Incredible and Inspiring Story! Pediatricians Jim & Angela Miser have been “People on a Mission” their entire adult lives. | () |
| Compassion Story Telling at RochesterFest | Jun 25, 2024 01:00 PM | 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. | ('compassion', 'community') |
| June Valuing Others Together Thursday Night Lights | Jun 13, 2024 05:30 PM | Digging Deeper...Awesome Questions to discuss with a new friend | ('civic engagement',) |
| Three Rivers Restorative Justice Work Shop | May 09, 2024 04:00 PM | Interested in learning about the principles of restorative justice and what role it can serve in the community | ('human potential board', 'diversity') |
| Recap of the Rochester Disagreeing Better Workshop | Apr 30, 2024 06:30 PM | 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. | ('civic engagement',) |
| The Power of Encouragement | Apr 25, 2024 06:00 PM | 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. | ('Civic Equity', 'community engagement') |
| Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR | Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM | • 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 | ('UMR', 'MPR', 'openbeam', 'key', 'civic engagement') |
| Year of Respect: Respect & Calm: Reduce the Rancor | Mar 26, 2024 05:30 PM | Guest: Bill Doherty, National Co-Founder of Braver Angels [email protected]; Additional Guest: Dr. Steve Lansing Co-Founder: Veterans Empowered “The significance of valuing others” “Amazingly simple steps of action” | ('Civic Equity', 'community engagement') |
| Feb 23, 2024: The Year of Respect Feb 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 07:15 PM | This is a magnificent mission worthy of every effort we can individually and collectively give. 2024 The Year of RESPECT is a community-wide initiative that strives to reshape our attitudes and actions toward each other. Join us in this HEAD and HEART experience, as we take actionable steps to build a kinder community that is a light and example for the world. Let’s do this Together! | ('networking', 'key', 'civic engagement') |
| Dec 19, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others Strategy Meeting | Dec 19, 2023 03:30 PM | Get acquainted: A wide spectrum of leadership are involved We will introduce the tool "Your Story-My Story" to meet people and observe a fun resource benefiting all. Summarize the introductory meetings | ('networking', 'openbeam', 'civic engagement') |
| Dec 12, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others! | Dec 12, 2023 03:30 PM | You and many other community leaders are invited to join in this effort to begin to bring about positive change in 2024. We need your influence during the next 12 months to transform a negative environment into a community which is Full of Respect, and Who Value Others! | ('networking', 'key', 'civic engagement') |
