Early voting for the November 2026 general election begins October 19. This is an important time for faith communities to prepare for the election, help their communities access the ballot, and be ready to respond to what happens after Election Day. Faith Commons and the Mainline Protestant Stream invite clergy, congregational leaders, and people of faith across Dallas/Fort Worth to a training focused on practical ways faith communities can support voting access—which includes meeting local and state election officials and preparing to serve as poll chaplains. As part of this effort, the Mainline Protestant Stream is working with Sojourners and Faiths United to Save Democracy to offer poll chaplaincy training

WHY WE'RE GATHERING
These trainings prepare Dallas/Fort Worth clergy and congregational leaders to ensure their communities' access to the polls through Election Day, and to defend the integrity of the election grounded in our shared commitment to reimagine, renew, and heal democracy.

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

1. A clear understanding of the landscape: An overview of current issues affecting voting access and election administration in Texas and nationally. 
   

2. A faith-based framework for action: Space to consider how Christian faith and ministry can inform our response to this moment.

3. Practical tools for Election Day: Resources to help your congregation support access to the ballot and respond to issues that arise.

4. Election official engagement training: Learning how to prepare for and hold meetings with local and state election officials.

5. Poll chaplaincy training: Practical training for people interested in serving as poll chaplains, provided in partnership with Sojourners and Faiths United to Save Democracy.

6. A plan for what comes next: Preparation for the days and weeks after the election, including ways to support election integrity and respond to challenges.

7. Connections with other faith leaders: Relationships with Dallas/Fort Worth clergy and congregational leaders who are preparing to take action in their communities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

✓  Faith Leaders
✓  Congregation Members
✓  Advocates & Volunteers
✓  Anyone Committed to a Fair and Just Democracy

SIGN UP TODAY!

Location:
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas
1835 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201

Time: 10:00-2:00 pm

Parking: There is plenty of onsite parking available

Meals: We will host coffee, tea, pastries and lunch for attendees 

Please register and share with your networks.  

Faith Commons and the Mainline Protestant Stream are partnering to offer this training, bringing together national organizing capacity with Faith Commons' Dallas-based interfaith leadership to equip faith communities across Dallas/Fort Worth for this work.

For more information please email Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews at mrmathews@mpstream.faith or Joey Darwin at joey@faithcommons.org.