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Ten Resources for People Who Want to Learn Bridgebuilding

By IA Staff

Volunteers build scaffolding. Courtesy photo from Habitat for Humanity.

Bridges are connections

In a time where we are constantly being told how divided our country is, many Americans are looking for ways to connect with each other across our differences. 

If you are interested in building bridges in your community, Interfaith America has some key resources that can help you along your path: 

Learning and Action Bridge

This is the portal to all of the best IA has to offer! Just answer a few questions about yourself and your goals, and you’ll be matched with a curated list of resources to help you succeed. 

We Can Build Bridges

This 45-60 minute online course demonstrates bridgebuilding in action, defines the goals of bridgebuilding, and considers where you might take steps to build bridges in your own life. 

Interfaith America’s Pluralism Framework

Learn more about IA’s pluralism framework (Respect, Relate, Cooperate) and how it can help build bridges across difference in your community. 

Bridgebuilder Basics

This page, which includes We Can Build Bridges, explores the vision, knowledge, and skills required to effectively cross lines of difference and take common action for the common good. 

United We Build

Looking for inspiration? This mini-documentary series highlights stories of bridgebuilders nationwide.

Cooperation In Action

These short videos provide excellent examples of interfaith cooperation and bridgebuilding in action. 

Skills for Bridging the Gap

A curriculum for educators and facilitators focused on the bridgebuilding practices and skills that help people engage across deep divides. 

Interfaith Literacy Quiz

In order to connect across difference, it is useful to better understand those around you. Test your knowledge to see how well you know the American religious landscape! 

Story Circles

A great bridgebuilding activity! A Story Circle is a way to facilitate a gathering of people to share and witness each other’s stories. 

Shared Values BINGO 

Use this worksheet to discuss and find shared values with a diverse religious, spiritual, and secular group. 

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Ready to learn more?

Use our Learning & Action Bridge to discover your next steps. The LAB offers you high-impact interfaith opportunities and resources based on your role and goals.

Interfaith America Magazine seeks contributions that present a wide range of experiences and perspectives from a diverse set of worldviews on the opportunities and challenges of American pluralism. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Interfaith America, its board of directors, or its employees.

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