Our public workshops feature our staff, research partners and faith leaders in our network. They seek to explore how faith leaders can lead in divided times and push back against the spiritual crisis of toxic polarization. Join us for our summer series which will consist of three independent workshops on Tuesday May 20, Thursday June 5th, and Thursday July 17th, all from 3:00pm-4:30pm Eastern time.

The Science of Polarization

Explore why we are so divided and gain some practical strategies for helping to bridge divides.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 3:00-4:30pm EST

Beyond the Binary: How Faith Leaders Can Complicate the Narrative

Explore how we build narratives, and how by complicating the narrative we can help lower toxic polarization.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 3:00-4:30pm EST

Fireside Chat: Conversation with Fr. Aaron Wessman

Join us for a conversation with Father Aaron Wessman, author of The Church’s Mission in a Polarized World. He will be talking about his research and how faith leaders can practically respond to the spiritual crisis of toxic polarization.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 3:00-4:30pm EST