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SUMMARY:Confronting Our Global Ecological Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this colloquium bringing religious leaders\, scholars\, and scientists together to address the crisis we face as a community on earth heading towards destruction. \nWhen: Tuesday\, November 1\, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. \nWhere: Prothro Great Hall\, Perkins School of Theology\, Southern Methodist University in Dallas\, TX \n 
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/confronting-our-global-ecological-crisis/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:The T.B. Maston Foundation Award Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for The T.B. Maston Foundation Award Dinner. \nThursday\, October 27\, 2022 @ 6pm\nWilshire Baptist Church\n4316 Abrams Rd.\, Dallas\, Texas 75214 \nThis biennial celebration honors those leading work in the area of Christian Ethics. \nThis year\, The T.B. Maston Foundation will recognize the work of Faith Commons and its leaders—Rev. Dr. George Mason and Rabbi Nancy Kasten. \nFaith Commons is a Dallas-based organization convening faith leaders and people of good faith for conversations around issues critical to life together. \n  \nTickets & Tables: \nTable of 8 honoring Faith Commons\, $1\,000 | Table for 8\, $500 | Individual ticket\, $60 \nReservations: \nReserve your spot by email then pay for your ticket or table here. \n 
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/the-t-b-maston-foundation-award-dinner/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Boycott" Documentary & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Faith Commons will screen the documentary “Boycott” in partnership with the Dedman School of Law First Amendment Clinic on Sunday\, October 23 at 4 p.m. at SMU’s Underwood Law Library. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on current threats to free expression and the First Amendment. Boycott traces the impact of state legislation designed to penalize individuals and companies that choose to boycott Israel. It follows three plaintiffs—one in Texas\, one in Arkansas\, and one in Arizona— whose rights were impacted by this legislation. \nAnti-boycott laws\, like book bans\, aim to suppress certain ideas and narratives. Since 2015 a slew of anti-BDS legislation has been passed on both the Federal and State levels\, with very little consideration of legal precedent. In 2021 Governor Abbott signed a bill banning government contracts with companies that “discriminate against the firearms or ammunition industries.” Now our tax dollars cannot be spent to access goods and services from companies or contractors who choose to divest from these industries in any way. A parallel law was signed in the same legislative session with regard to the fossil fuel industry. \nBoycotts are a non-violent way to rally social and political change. Just as anti-abortion laws prevent women from accessing resources they need to protect their health and wellbeing\, anti-boycott laws prevent citizens from advocating for themselves through the exercise of free speech\, in any of its forms. \nFaith Commons has chosen to screen this film in advance of the November midterm elections to raise awareness and understanding about the intended and unintended consequences of anti-boycott legislation\, including the legislation that Governor Abbott signed into law in the 2021 legislative session. \nPanelists \nNancy Kasten \nRabbi Nancy Kasten is Chief Relationship Officer for Faith Commons. A community educator\, volunteer and activist\, as well as a certified Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Teacher\, Rabbi Kasten’s work is founded on her intention to create deeper and more meaningful relationships with and between people of all backgrounds and beliefs. She serves on the Social Justice Commission of the Union for Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center and several boards\, including the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at the University of Texas\, Dallas\, Texas Impact (based in Austin\,TX) and the Polyphony Foundation (based in Nazareth\, Israel.) \nTom Leatherbury \nTom Leatherbury is Director of the First Amendment Clinic at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law. Focused on First Amendment issues including free speech\, freedom of the press and freedom of assembly and petition\, the clinic is funded by a grant from the Stanton Foundation\, created by Dr. Frank Stanton\, long-time former president of CBS from 1946 to 1971. The clinic uses best practices of clinical legal education to strengthen First Amendment values and to improve access to justice. \nLeatherbury serves as practice group leader of Vinson &Elkins’s firm-wide appellate practice and has more than forty years of experience representing clients in state and federal appeals and trials. Throughout his career\, Leatherbury has regularly represented traditional and digital publishers and broadcasters in all aspects of media litigation throughout his career\, including libel\, privacy and other torts\, reporter’s privilege\, newsgathering and access\, misappropriation and breach of contract actions. \nAmong his many honors\, Leatherbury was recently named a fellow in the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers\, was presented with the Dallas Bar Foundation Justinian Award and was awarded a Presidential Citation from the State Bar of Texas for his commitment to helping its diversity and inclusion efforts. \nHis past leadership roles include serving as director and president of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas\, president of the Media Law Resource Center’s Defense Counsel Section\, chair of the Dallas Bar Association’s Media Relations Committee and board member of Texas Appleseed. \nKate Schwartz \nKate is the Public Engagement Manager at Just Vision\, an organization that fills a media gap on Israel-Palestine through independent storytelling and strategic audience engagement. In this role\, Kate manages the development and implementation of Just Vision’s public engagement and digital media strategies across the organization\, including film outreach\, journalism and press\, social media engagement and more\, in the US\, Israel-Palestine and internationally.\nFaizan Syed \nFaizan Syed is the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations\, Dallas/Fort Worth (CAIR-TX DFW.)  He moved to DFW in October 2019 after being the Missouri Director of CAIR for 8 years. While serving as Director of CAIR-MO Faizan responded to the Joplin Mosque Arson\, Missouri’s anti-Sharia and anti-BDS legislation\, and Michael Brown’s murder by police officer Darren Wilson. He has worked to bring justice to countless families suffering discrimination.  \nFaizan is not afraid of engaging with all people regardless of political belief and potential hostility. He was thrust into the media spotlight in 2016 when he passed out doughnuts at a Trump rally in St. Louis in order to engage in conversations and build bridges with Trump supporters. He is more than happy to dialogue with people who have different opinions because he fundamentally believes that the best way to build bridges is by fostering understanding between people who hold different opinions. \nModerator \nGeorge Mason \nRev. Dr. George Mason is a Christian theologian and the Founder and President of Faith Commons\, an organization he founded in 2018 to lift up faith voices in the public square for the common good. He served as Senior Pastor of the Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas from 1989-2022. A nationally recognized leader among Baptists\, especially with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Fellowship Southwest\, Rev. Dr. Mason is the Lead Advisor for the Baptist House of Studies at Perkins School of Theology (SMU) and participates in numerous local and global ecumenical and interfaith endeavors.  \nParking Details \nParking is available in the Daniel Parking Center located at the corner of Hillcrest and Daniel Avenue. From Hillcrest Avenue\, go east on Daniel Avenue. The Daniel Parking Center is the first building on the left. \nParking is also available in the Airline Visitor Parking Garage located at 6506 Airline Road. At SMU Boulevard and Airline Road\, turn north onto Airline and follow the road until it intersects with Airline Circle. Turn left to the garage entrance on Airline Circle. \n\nTickets & Details \nYou can purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screening-of-boycott-documentary-panel-discussion-tickets-438611016357
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/screening-of-boycott-documentary-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Intensive Workshop with Valarie Kaur
DESCRIPTION:Author and activist Valarie Kaur is coming to Dallas on September 9\, 2022 for an intensive workshop. \nTickets for this workshop are $250. A copy of See No Stranger is included with this ticket purchase\, as well as a box lunch. \nThe workshop is being held September 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Paul Quinn College in the Grand Lounge.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-intensive-workshop-with-valarie-kaur-2/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Public Lecture & Book Signing with Valarie Kaur
DESCRIPTION:Valarie Kaur will be coming to Dallas to teach us and inspire us toward revolutionary love. \nMs. Kaur is a renowned civil rights leader\, lawyer\, award-winning filmmaker\, educator\, innovator\, and best-selling author of SEE NO STRANGER. She leads the Revolutionary Love Project to reclaim love as a force for justice. \nValarie burst into American consciousness in the wake of the 2016 election when her Watch Night Service address went viral with 40 million views worldwide. Her question “Is this the darkness of the tomb – or the darkness of the womb?” reframed the political moment and became a mantra for people fighting for change. \nThis lecture event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. \nSponsors receive complimentary tickets. The presenting sponsor is Faith Commons\, and the following are partnering sponsors: \nBrett and Mara Bim | Brenda Brand | Steve and Gail Brookshire | Communities Foundation of Texas | The DFW Sikh Community | Lauren Embry | Empire Bakery/Meaders and Robert Ozarow | Faith Forward Dallas | Fellowship Southwest | First United Methodist Church | Friendship West Baptist Church | Rev. Amy and Dr. David Moore | | Healthy Futures of Texas | National Council of Jewish Women Greater Dallas | North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church | Northway Christian Church | Sarah and Lee Papert | Pathways to Ministry | Paul Quinn College | People Newspapers | Retreat House Spirituality Center | SMU Baptist House of Studies | SMU Human Rights Program | SMU Maguire Center for Ethics | SMU Perkins School of Theology | Social Justice Task Force of Grace Presbytery | Temple Emanu-El | Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation | Thanksgiving Square Foundation | Wilshire Baptist Church \nTo become a sponsor\, please email Rabbi Nancy Kasten at nancy@faithcommons.org.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/public-lecture-book-signing-with-valarie-kaur/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:See No Stranger Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Faith Commons has been facilitating intentional work with Valarie Kaur and her Revolutionary Love Project. We are looking forward to scheduling in-person events with Ms. Kaur in fall of 2022. Until then\, we have held weekly workshops examining the revolutionary love compass. We have viewed her 2008 documentary film “Divided We Fall” with a brief introductory conversation with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker. \nAnd now\, we invite you to read her book\, See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love. We will read along together\, and discuss a third of the book in three virtual book club meetings this spring. \nEach meeting with occur on the following Wednesdays at noon: \nMarch 16 – Introduction and Part I \nApril 20 – Part II \nMay 18 – Part III and Epilogue \nRegister below\, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the meetings.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/see-no-stranger-book-club/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:See No Stranger Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Faith Commons has been facilitating intentional work with Valarie Kaur and her Revolutionary Love Project. We are looking forward to scheduling in-person events with Ms. Kaur in fall of 2022. Until then\, we have held weekly workshops examining the revolutionary love compass. We have viewed her 2008 documentary film “Divided We Fall” with a brief introductory conversation with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker. \nAnd now\, we invite you to read her book\, See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love. We will read along together\, and discuss a third of the book in three virtual book club meetings this spring. \nEach meeting with occur on the following Wednesdays at noon: \nMarch 16 – Introduction and Part I \nApril 20 – Part II \nMay 18 – Part III and Epilogue \nRegister below\, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the meetings.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/see-no-stranger-book-club-2/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220403T150000
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SUMMARY:CitySquare Presents an Author Talk with Kristin Du Mez
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to sponsor and excited to invite you to CitySquare Presents an Author Talk with Kristin Du Mez at Wilshire Baptist Church on Sunday\, April 3rd\, at 3:00 PM. Kristin Du Mez will talk about her New York Times best-selling book\, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. The event is free\, but please RSVP here as seats are limited. We look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/citysquare-presents-an-author-talk-with-kristin-du-mez/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:See No Stranger Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Faith Commons has been facilitating intentional work with Valarie Kaur and her Revolutionary Love Project. We are looking forward to scheduling in-person events with Ms. Kaur in fall of 2022. Until then\, we have held weekly workshops examining the revolutionary love compass. We have viewed her 2008 documentary film “Divided We Fall” with a brief introductory conversation with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker. \nAnd now\, we invite you to read her book\, See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love. We will read along together\, and discuss a third of the book in three virtual book club meetings this spring. \nEach meeting with occur on the following Wednesdays at noon: \nMarch 16 – Introduction and Part I \nApril 20 – Part II \nMay 18 – Part III and Epilogue \nRegister below\, and the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the meetings.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/see-no-stranger-book-club-3-2/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Rachel Mikva
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nJoin us for Lunch and Text Study \nWith Rabbi Dr. Rachel Mikva \nRabbi Herman E. Schaalman Chair and Professor of Jewish Studies \nSenior Faculty Fellow of the InterReligious Institute \nChicago Theological Seminary \nAuthor of “Dangerous Religious Ideas: The Deep Roots of Self-Critical Faith in Judaism\, Christianity and Islam” \nThursday March 3 \n11:30-1 p.m. \nNorthway Christian Church \n7202 Northwest Highway \nDallas\, TX 75225 \nWe will discuss the ways in which particular religious texts are used to connect or disconnect\, heal or harm\, and how we can get better at using them mindfully. \nWe are also cosponsoring a public lecture at Temple Emanu-El on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/rachel-mikva/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Valarie Kaur on Think | KERA \nFebruary 2 Push \nFebruary 9 Transition 
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Screening of "Divided We Fall"
DESCRIPTION:Valarie Kaur’s in-person to visit to Dallas has been postponed. In the meantime\, we have begun the intentional work of practicing Revolutionary Love with a community of 28 partner organizations to prepare for her visit. To continue our momentum\, we want to invite you to a special screening of Valarie’s film from 2008\, documenting hate crimes in the aftermath of 9/11. \nWe think this work is especially relevant and important to understand following the hate crime targeting the Jewish congregation in Colleyville during Sabbath morning worship on January 15. \nFaith Commons will lead an introductory conversation with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker and then we will view the film together over Zoom. You are invited to participate from the comfort and safety of your home. \nPlease join us Sunday afternoon\, February 6\, at 5:00 p.m. until about 7:00 p.m. Register and the Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the event.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/screening-of-divided-we-fall/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur) \n 
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-2/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur)
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-3-2/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220119T123000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur)
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-4-2/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur)
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-5/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220105T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220105T123000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur) \n 
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-6/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur) \n 
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-7/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211222T120000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur)
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-8/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Push \nFebruary 2 Transition (Led by Valarie Kaur)
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-9/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
CREATED:20230126T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T060000Z
UID:4636-1638964800-1638966600@faithcommons.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Project Workshops
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Valarie Kaur’s Dallas visit\, Faith Commons will be holding weekly webinars for those who are ready to start learning the practices of Revolutionary Love. Shifting culture is scary\, and uncomfortable. We need tools to practice this. By becoming familiar with these practices before Ms. Kaur’s visit\, we will be better prepared to make the most of her time with us and continue our labor after she leaves.  \nEach Wednesday we will meet via Zoom for 30 minutes\, following the schedule below\, which you can learn more about on Ms. Kaur’s website. Sign up at the registration below in order to receive the Zoom link via email. \nDecember 1 Introduction \nDecember 8 Wonder \nDecember 15 Grieve \nDecember 22 Fight \nDecember 29 Rage \nJanuary 5 Listen \nJanuary 12 Reimagine \nJanuary 19 Breathe   \nJanuary 26 Valarie Kaur on Think | KERA \nFebruary 2 Push \nFebruary 9 Transition 
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/revolutionary-love-project-workshops-10/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
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SUMMARY:Power of Scripture in the Public Square
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 14  \n12-1 p.m. Workshop at Wilshire Baptist Church in the Sanctuary \n1-2 p.m. A $10.00 box lunch will be available for those who come in person and wish to continue this conversation with Rev. Butler. \nRegister below for in person or online attendance. The workshop will be live-streamed. Those who attend in person will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. \nWhether or not you believe that the Bible is inherently political\, no one can refute that it is used to support political ends. The Bible is studied and taught to decipher a holy path to making decisions in community about power relationships. What is the role of human beings in the ongoing task of managing the stewardship of God’s Creation\, described at the very beginning of the Book of Genesis? \nFaith leaders have a great deal of power when we teach Scripture. We know that the same text can lead people in totally divergent directions when it comes to making political decisions. How do we know which way is right? And how do we accept the truth and sacred responsibility of teaching Scripture in a manner that reflects God’s love for us and all Creation? \nOur answers to these questions are shaped in large measure by how we read the Bible. Reverend Jennifer Butler\, the CEO of Faith in Public Life\, has been on the front lines of faith-based organizing and activism. Recently she published a book entitled “Who Stole My Bible: Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny.”  During her time with us she will help us explore our attitudes and assumptions about how we read the Bible\, and push us to think about how we might best use our power as students\, teachers and preachers of Scripture.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/power-of-scripture-in-the-public-square/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211012T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211012T200000
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SUMMARY:Olan Lecture at Temple Emanu-El with Rev. Jen Butler
DESCRIPTION:Faith Commons and Temple Emanu-El are co-sponsoring Rev. Butler for Temple’s annual lecture series on Tuesday\, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. You can learn more about that and sign up to attend virtually or in person here.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/olan-lecture-at-temple-emanu-el-with-rev-jen-butler/
LOCATION:TX
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210927T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210927T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
CREATED:20230126T060000Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Forward Dialogues on Asylum\, Refugees\, Immigration & Justice
DESCRIPTION:A 3-part webinar series featuring in-depth dialogue between people of faith experts in migration\, human rights and immigration policies.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/faith-forward-dialogues-on-asylum-refugees-immigration-justice/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210920T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210920T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
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SUMMARY:Faith Forward Dialogues on Asylum\, Refugees\, Immigration & Justice
DESCRIPTION:A 3-part webinar series featuring in-depth dialogue between people of faith experts in migration\, human rights and immigration policies.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/faith-forward-dialogues-on-asylum-refugees-immigration-justice-2/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210913T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
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SUMMARY:Faith Forward Dialogues on Asylum\, Refugees\, Immigration & Justice
DESCRIPTION:A 3-part webinar series featuring in-depth dialogue between people of faith experts in migration\, human rights and immigration policies.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/faith-forward-dialogues-on-asylum-refugees-immigration-justice-3/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210430T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210430T120000
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SUMMARY:Divisive Times: Trust and Cooperation in Professional Relationships
DESCRIPTION:After a year of disaster and interpersonal turbulence\, clergy\, lawyers and physicians have a unique challenge and an important role in confronting misinformation and rebuilding individuals’ faith and trust in our most critical institutions\, including our own. Join us on April 30 as we explore techniques to create space for intellectual humility and conviction in order to restore trust and rebuild relationships of mutual respect. \nKeynote Speaker and Facilitator\nJill DeTemple\, PhD\, is the chair of SMU’s Religious Studies Department and professor of Anthropology. Dr. DeTemple is an expert in reflective structured dialogue practices\, with her research recently featured in the Dallas Morning News and TEDxSMU. \n  \nPanel Speakers\nPadmaja Reddy\, MD: Assistant Professor of Palliative Care at Parkland Health and Hospital System and UT Southwestern \nRabbi David Stern\, MA: Senior Rabbi at Temple Emanu-El \nSakina Rasheed Foster\, JD: Partner at Haynes and Boone\, LLP \nContinuing Education InformationClergy CEU: This activity has been approved for .3 continuing education units (CEUs) for clergy and religious professionals.Physician CME: The Texas Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Lawyer CLE: Approval pending approval for continuing legal education ethics credits (CLEs)  \nThe Conference of the Professions brings together members of law\, medicine\, and theology in the Dallas area to discuss common challenges—ethical and otherwise—facing these professions. The conference is a joint effort and collaboration between the Dallas County Medical Society\, Dallas Bar Association\, SMU Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility\, SMU Dedman School of Law\, SMU Perkins School of Theology\, Faith Commons\, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/divisive-times-trust-and-cooperation-in-professional-relationships/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210307T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
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SUMMARY:State of Our Faith: Freedom to Vote
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday March 7 for a State of Our Faith discussion with Dionna La’Fay\, Regional Field Coordinator for Texas Rising. Learn about the importance of voting freedom as a means to making sure more Texans who are eligible to vote can register to vote. In the 2020 election\, many faith communities and people of faith helped increase voter registration by becoming Volunteer Deputy Registrars. Now there is legislation pending in the current legislative session that would eliminate this program and make registering to vote harder rather than easier. George and Nancy will discuss with Dionna different concepts of voter protection\, and why we believe protection starts with making voter registration as easy as possible. \nRSVP to receive a reminder when we livestream.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/state-of-our-faith-freedom-to-vote/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210303T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
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SUMMARY:Arts & Letters Live with Anne Lamott
DESCRIPTION:Faith Commons joins First United Methodist Church Dallas to present Arts & Letter Live with Anne Lamott and Priya Parker. \nFrom bestselling author Anne Lamott comes Dusk\, Night\, Dawn\, an inspiring guide to restoring hope and joy while grappling with the thorny issues of life. How can we cope as bad news piles up and we stumble through dark times that seem increasingly bleak? We begin\, she says\, by accepting our flaws and embracing our humanity. Drawing from her own experiences\, Lamott shows us the intimate and human ways we can adopt to move through life’s dark places and toward the light of hope that still burns ahead for all of us. Full of the honesty\, humor\, and humanity that have made Lamott beloved by millions of readers\, Dusk\, Night\, Dawn is thoughtful and comic\, warm and wise.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/arts-letters-live-with-anne-lamott/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101817
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SUMMARY:Confronting Christian Nationalism
DESCRIPTION:How can congregations help their members deal with divisive questions that dominate the news and invade their worship spaces? They include: \n\n\n“What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?” \n\n\n“How are Christian nationalism and white supremacy linked?” \n\n\n“How can we identify and root out Christian nationalism in our congregations?” \n\n\nThese are hard questions that confront congregations across the country\, noted Amanda Tyler\, executive director of Washington-based BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)\, the only national faith-based group solely focused on protecting religious freedom for all people. \nTyler will be the keynote speaker for “Confronting Christian Nationalism in Your Congregation\,” a webinar sponsored by BJC\, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Texas\, Christians Against Christian Nationalism\, Faith Commons\, Faith Forward Dallas and  Fellowship Southwest. The webinar will feature a presentation by Tyler and an open question-and-answer session with her audience. \nYou may register for the Zoom event by clicking here.
URL:https://faithcommons.org/event/confronting-christian-nationalism/
LOCATION:TX
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