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 […]
What I’ve Learned in the Last Two Years
by Mara Richards Bim After two years with Faith Commons—first as a pastoral intern and then as the program director, I am departing the organization. On June 22nd I’ll be […]
George & Nancy’s Prayers on the National Day of Prayer
At a public gathering hosted by Thanks-Giving Square, Rev. George Mason and Rabbi Nancy Kasten reminded attendees that we pray not only with our words, but with our actions. You […]
Faith Gives Hope a Chance
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten Last week I was waiting in line to order lunch when I heard two women in conversation behind me. “I’m so upset. My housekeeper texted me […]