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 […]
Join 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 […]
The 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 […]
Saturday, 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 […]
Join the Conversation If you are a community member, an educator, or a parent concerned about the future of our schools, we invite you to learn about recent proposals to include Bible-related content in Texas K-5 curriculum. We’ll explore the implications for school diversity, fairness, and respect for religious freedom. Why Attend? Gain Expert Insights: Understand […]
Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:00 am—in person and online—for a National MLK Teach-In. This event will reclaim the mission and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., meet people where they are, guide them through discussions about Dr. King’s commitment to radical change, and prepare participants to engage in meaningful movement-building. […]
Join Us for a Special MLK Celebration: "The Beloved Community: Resisting Domination" On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (with a continental breakfast from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.), Salem Institutional Baptist Church in Dallas will host an inspiring MLK celebration. This event, presented by the Black/Africana Church Studies Program at SMU […]
Join us for a screening of the documentary Zurawski v. Texas, followed by a panel discussion. This special event is held in conjunction with NCJW’s 2025 Repro Shabbat, an annual event occurring around the time the Jewish community reads Parshat Mishpatim and honors its commitment to reproductive freedom. The acclaimed documentary exposes the harsh realities of being pregnant in a state with abortion bans […]
Religion is central to the story of Texas—but its rich complexity often goes untold. Texas is more than the "buckle of the Bible Belt." It's a dynamic mosaic of religions, from the largest number of evangelical Protestants in the U.S. to one of the largest Muslim populations, the second-largest Hindu population, and a rapidly growing […]
