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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A 3-part webinar series featuring in-depth dialogue between people of faith experts in migration, human rights and immigration policies.
A 3-part webinar series featuring in-depth dialogue between people of faith experts in migration, human rights and immigration policies.
A 3-part webinar series featuring in-depth dialogue between people of faith experts in migration, human rights and immigration policies.
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.
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 continue this conversation with Rev. Butler. Register below for in person or online attendance. The workshop will be live-streamed. Those who attend in person will be […]
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 […]
