Faith Commons

Division in our Nation; Division in our Congregations

A Conversation with Melissa Rogers Author of Faith in American Public Life and “A Time To Heal, A Time To Build”   How will religious liberty be defined for our nation in the future, and how can we individually and collectively model a definition that protects religion from government and government from religion, while still advocating for […]

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Healthcare in Texas

The 87th Legislature is just around the corner, and the question of whether or not to expand access to health care, and how to do it, will likely be on the agenda. Join us for a discussion about healthcare in Texas where we will seek to understand the arguments for and against healthcare expansion. We […]

Confronting Christian Nationalism

How can congregations help their members deal with divisive questions that dominate the news and invade their worship spaces? They include: “What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism?” “How are Christian nationalism and white supremacy linked?” “How can we identify and root out Christian nationalism in our congregations?” These are hard questions that confront […]

Arts & Letters Live with Anne Lamott

Faith Commons joins First United Methodist Church Dallas to present Arts & Letter Live with Anne Lamott and Priya Parker. From 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 […]

State of Our Faith: Freedom to Vote

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 […]

Divisive Times: Trust and Cooperation in Professional Relationships

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 […]

Olan Lecture at Temple Emanu-El with Rev. Jen Butler

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

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 […]

Power of Scripture in the Public Square

Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Rd, Dallas, Texas

OCTOBER 14  12-1 p.m. Workshop at Wilshire Baptist Church in the Sanctuary 1-2 p.m. A $10.00 box lunch will be available for those who come in person and wish to […]

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Revolutionary Love Project Workshops

Mostly Virtual

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 […]