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 […]
Topic: The Psychology of Christian Nationalism – How People are Drawn in and How to Talk Across the Divide Topic Summary: Join us for an enlightening event at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas as we delve into the fascinating topic of Christian Nationalism. In this time of political and religious discord, having an […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.
Join the Conversation If you are a community member, an educator, or a parent concerned about the future of our schools, we invite you to learn about recent proposals to include Bible-related content in Texas K-5 curriculum. We’ll explore the implications for school diversity, fairness, and respect for religious freedom. Why Attend? Gain Expert Insights: Understand […]
Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:00 am—in person and online—for a National MLK Teach-In. This event will reclaim the mission and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., meet people where they are, guide them through discussions about Dr. King’s commitment to radical change, and prepare participants to engage in meaningful movement-building. […]
Join Us for a Special MLK Celebration: "The Beloved Community: Resisting Domination" On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (with a continental breakfast from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.), Salem Institutional Baptist Church in Dallas will host an inspiring MLK celebration. This event, presented by the Black/Africana Church Studies Program at SMU […]
Join us for a screening of the documentary Zurawski v. Texas, followed by a panel discussion. This special event is held in conjunction with NCJW’s 2025 Repro Shabbat, an annual event occurring around the time the Jewish community reads Parshat Mishpatim and honors its commitment to reproductive freedom. The acclaimed documentary exposes the harsh realities of being pregnant in a state with abortion bans […]
