Summer Book Discussion: Poverty, by America
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 […]
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A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
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 […]
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The Luther Center of North Texas Presents The 11th Annual Herbener Lecture
King of Glory Lutheran Church 6411 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX, United StatesTopic: 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 […]
6th Annual MLK Teach-in
Faith Formula Human Services 616 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesIn 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 […]
North Texas Faith Votes
NorthPark Presbyterian Church 9555 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin 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/
Faith Leaders Luncheon: Advocates of Humanity
Temple Emanu-El 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesAdvocates 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 […]
Healing from Racism and Oppression Conference: South Africa and the Latinx Experience
Southern Methodist University 5901 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX, United StatesOn 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 […]
Rally for Gun Violence Prevention and NRA Accountability
Dallas City Hall Plaza 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX, United StatesOn 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: Screening and Discussion on Why Abortion Bans Violate Religious Freedom
Northaven Church 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX, United StatesUnder 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 […]
Free “Bad Faith” Screening & Panel Discussion
SMU Dedman School of Law, Underwood Law Library Building 6550 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Fellowship Southwest’s Compassion and Justice Conference 2024
Life in Deep Ellum 2803 Taylor St., Dallas, TX, United StatesThe 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, […]
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A Weekend with Jim Wallis
Northaven Church 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX, United StatesSaturday, 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.