Invitation to an online pre-Thanksgiving event on Sunday evening

WELCOME TO

THANKSGIVING VOICES

A Braver Faith National Event

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Time: 4 PM PT | 5 PM MT | 6 PM CT | 7 PM ET

Join us for an evening of gratitude and reflection as we hear from voices representing diverse faith traditions.

The webinar will feature four speakers reflecting on the Thanksgiving holiday from their respective faith traditions:

Maury Giles — Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Braver Angels CEO

Shaykh Ibad Wali — Muslim Leader, Staff Member of the One America Movement

Don Samuels — American Baptist Pastor, Former City Councilor in Minneapolis

Rabbi Michael Holzman — Cofounder, Faith 250

Brief prayers will be offered from ten different faith traditions. Space for quiet reflection and music will also be provided.

Click here to register on Eventbrite

I will serve as emcee.

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