What’s Old Is (Re)New(ed)!
When the Roman king Numa Pompilius added January and February to the calendar in about 713 BCE, the first month was named for the god Janus — the god of […]
Gifts of Community or Commodity?
‘Tis the season, when we celebrate holidays in our traditions that are meant to bring light to a dark time of year. And ‘tis the season when we are inundated […]
Voices from Jerusalem: A Path Toward Peace
In moments of conflict, it can feel impossible to know where to look for clarity or hope. At Faith Commons, we turn to people whose daily work is peacebuilding—leaders grounded […]
Immigration, Story, and Public Witness
Across the country, people of faith are confronting the realities of immigration—not as an abstract issue, but as a human one. Families seeking safety, neighbors offering care, leaders raising their […]
Giving Thanks Sans Nativism
Days from now Americans will gather around tables to celebrate our national holiday of Thanksgiving. Those of us with the resources to do so will enjoy a feast with all […]
Holy Peace in the Holy Land
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten It’s been two long years since our “What Makes This Land Holy” journey to Israel/Palestine was cancelled, due to Hamas’s shocking and brutal attack in Israel […]
The Whole Story Is the Best Story
Earlier this month my Faith Commons partner Rabbi Nancy Kasten and I had grandsons born two days apart. The thrill of new life never gets old, and the joy of […]
What’s so scary about “Jaws”?
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten This summer marked the 50th anniversary of the release of the original summer blockbuster movie, Jaws. In honor of the occasion, a group of friends who […]
Dallas Faith Leaders Urge City Officials to Reaffirm Commitment to Racial Equity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6BZNw4mXs&ab_channel=FaithCommons Press Conference | August 11, 2025 | Dallas City Hall In response to the Trump administration’s threat to withhold more than $300 million in federal funding unless Dallas abandons […]
Getting to the Other Side of Sides
by Rev. Dr. George Mason Independence Day this year felt like half the country declared independence from the other half. As if we were on opposing sides of the street […]