Faith Commons is an inclusive interfaith organization committed to promoting the common good.
We build common ground where people of all faiths and none can bring their spiritual identities and convictions to learn about, discuss and respond to issues affecting society and culture.
It was founded in 2018 and is led by Rev. Dr. George Mason and Rabbi Nancy Kasten.
What do we do?
- Engage people of all faiths and spiritual identities in learning, conversation and collaboration for the purpose of strengthening our community
- Convene faith and community leaders to address communal and societal challenges together
- Promote empathy-driven resources for those seeking connection and pathways to collective action
Faith Commons models how to learn from all people, overcome fear and misunderstanding, and love God and our neighbor as ourselves.
Why do we do this?
The world is changing. Many of these changes induce fear and anxiety. We believe our religious communities offer many healthy and helpful frameworks that call us into active dialogue and collective action, leading us away from our tendencies toward fear and isolation. In exploring these together, we reclaim our power to act as agents of change in our communities.
How can you connect with Faith Commons?
- Events | Check out our website for updates on in-person and on-line events. www.faithcommons.org
- Podcast | You can find our "Good God Project” podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. George Mason hosts a diverse range of guests on the intersection of faith and public life.
- Newsletter | Faith Commons produces a monthly newsletter, “Thoughts from the Commons,” in which we respond to and offer action opportunities around timely issues and challenges. Subscribe here.
About George, Founder and President
Rev. Dr. Mason is a Christian theologian and retired Baptist pastor in Dallas, Texas, where he served as Senior Pastor of the Wilshire Baptist Church from 1989 to 2022.
He is a nationally recognized leader among Baptists and is the Lead Advisor for the Baptist House of Studies at Perkins School of Theology (SMU). He is a past Convenor of Faith Forward Dallas and participates in numerous local and global ecumenical and interfaith endeavors. He is a contributor to The Dallas Morning News on subjects of public interest that intersect with religion, such as public education, racial justice, and predatory lending.
George is married to Kim Mason and they have three children and six grandchildren.
About Nancy, Chief Relationship Officer
Rabbi Nancy Kasten is a Reform rabbi, a community educator, volunteer and activist, as well as a certified Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. Since moving to Dallas in 1990, Nancy has led, taught, consulted and organized in Jewish, interfaith and secular settings locally, nationally and internationally. She chose her title of Chief Relationship Officer when she joined Faith Commons because she has the most fun when making connections with and among others.
Nancy is married to Rabbi David Stern and they have three children.
Faith Commons promotes faith voices in the public square for the common good. We catalyze conversations and cultivate unexpected relationships, encouraging and inspiring people to participate in public life with respect, hospitality, and generosity.
Faith Commons affirms the inherent dignity and worth of all people, no matter their race, ethnicity, or creed. We are committed to doing the hard work of self-examination to uproot the causes of racial injustice and contribute to making our communities more equitable.
Faith Commons seeks to model inter-religious and inter-racial partnerships in which differences are respected and compassion is practiced. We work with and for each other for a more just society.
Organization name
Faith Commons
Causes
Community Improvement, Human Rights, Civil Rights & Advocacy, Hunger, Food Access & Nutrition
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
6821 Carolyncrest