Faith Commons

A Global Moment in Time: Peace and Justice

World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth 325 N. St. Paul, Suite 4200, Dallas, Texas

This hybrid Global Moment in Time special initiative includes a virtual component in Fall 2021 and an in-person component in Spring 2023. Both components will examine ways to build peace and justice at local and regional levels around the world.  Participants will learn how leaders and organizations in the United States actively engage in mediating […]

Interfaith Luncheon: Interfaith Peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine

Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Rd, Dallas, Texas

Faith leaders of the Dallas/Fort Worth area are invited to join Faith Commons and Churches for Middle East Peace for a luncheon and conversation about the importance of Interfaith Peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine. We will hear a short message from three esteemed Palestinian Christian leaders from Bethlehem-- Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Rev. Dr. Munther […]

6th Annual MLK Teach-in

Faith Formula Human Services 616 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

In January, George will participate in the 6th annual MLK Teach-in at the invitation of Friendship-West Baptist Church. This year’s MLK Teach-in will focus on King’s progressive and revolutionary missions and ministry while empowering individuals to participate in and lead movements for justice locally and globally. In light of an impending significant presidential election, ongoing […]

Faith Leaders Luncheon: Advocates of Humanity

Temple Emanu-El 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX, United States

Advocates of Humanity: New Language for Faith Leaders to Speak about the War in Israel and Gaza Conversation with Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A'wad $10 | Students Free | Lunch Served Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A'wad are leaders of the West Bank-based Roots/Shorashim/Judur, an Israeli-Palestinian initiative for understanding, non-violence, and transformation. Even in […]

Healing from Racism and Oppression Conference: South Africa and the Latinx Experience

Southern Methodist University 5901 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX, United States

On April 26, 2024 Faith Commons, Perkins’s School of Theology’s Baptist House of Studies Program, Fellowship Southwest, Baylor Scott and White Health and some key individual donors are hosting a conference entitled “Healing from Racism and Oppression: South Africa and the Latinx Experience.” featuring Fr. Michael Lapsley and Sandy Ovalle as speakers. Fr. Lapsley is currently […]

Free “Bad Faith” Screening & Panel Discussion

SMU Dedman School of Law, Underwood Law Library Building 6550 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, TX, United States

Join Faith Commons, Good Faith Media and the First Amendment Clinic at SMU's Dedman School of Law for a screening of the documentary film, Bad Faith. Panel discussion to follow with Anne Nelson (award-winning investigative journalist and author of Shadow Network), Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones (minister, community leader, and one of "The Tennessee Three") and Rabbi […]

Fellowship Southwest’s Compassion and Justice Conference 2024

Life in Deep Ellum 2803 Taylor St., Dallas, TX, United States

The Compassion & Justice Conference will bring together people and organizations from different backgrounds to worship, grow, pray, and take action. You will have the opportunity to hear and learn from the prophetic and diverse voices of leading advocates, pastors, and practitioners who will focus on Fellowship Southwest's four priorities of work: Immigration, Indigenous Topics, […]

$100

A Weekend with Jim Wallis

Northaven Church 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX, United States

Saturday, September 28, 2024, spend the evening at Northaven UMC as Jim Wallis discusses his newest book against white Christian nationalism. Then return for Sunday worship to hear a sermon from Rev. Wallis. Register here.