Rev. George A. Mason, Ph.D., founder and president of Faith Commons is a featured speaker for the 2022-2023 James and Marilyn Dunn Chair in Baptist Studies Lecture Series "What Kind of Baptist? The Importance of Public Witness in a Secular Age." The mission statement of the School of Divinity reads, "Wake Forest University School of Divinity is Christian by […]
This summer, the Faith Commons Book Pick is Matthew Desmond’s Poverty, by America. Join us as we explore the uncomfortable truths about how those of us who live above the poverty line benefit from the pain and suffering of our brothers and sisters. And mark your calendars for September 19 at 7 pm central when […]
This October, you are invited to join George and Nancy for an Interfaith tour of the places and events that shape our historic religious attachment to the Holy Land. We will meet with and learn from Israelis and Palestinians, some Jewish, some Christian, and some Muslim, who are thinking about a future in which the […]
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 […]
Join faith communities from across North Texas for an afternoon of networking and hands-on civic engagement training. Learn how your congregation can mobilize voters Hear from local election officials Connect with other faith leaders committed to public witness in civic engagement Register here: https://texasimpact.org/event/community-event-north-texas-faith-votes/
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 […]
On Saturday, May 18, Faith Commons is joining Students and Moms Demand Action supporters, Texas Impact, community gun violence prevention leaders, survivors of gun violence, coalition partners, and faith leaders to host a rally for gun violence prevention and NRA accountability at Dallas City Hall Plaza from 9 a.m. to noon. The rally is scheduled […]
Under G-d is a 22-minute documentary film that weaves together the stories of a mother and activist in Indiana, a rabbi in Florida and lawyers throughout the country fighting abortion bans on the grounds of religious freedom as they seek to protect women—and democracy—by preserving the Constitutional right of separation of church and state. Panel […]
