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All five United Methodist Annual Conferences in Texas take a stand against the death penalty

At their 2016 gatherings, the Rio Texas, Central Texas, and Northwest Texas Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church passed resolutions in support of abolition of the death penalty. All five United Methodist Conferences in Texas have now taken a stand on this issue.

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TCADP April 2015 Alert: State of Texas prepares to carry out four executions, despite growing opposition to the death penalty

In this edition of our monthly newsletter, you’ll find information about four executions scheduled to take place in Texas in April, as well as recent positions taken by two pharmaceutical associations that discourage their members from participating in the execution process. You’ll also find updates on our legislative advocacy efforts.

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First Statewide Gathering of Anti-Death Penalty Movement Taking Place This Weekend in Fort Worth; Local Members Embark on “Faithful Pilgrimage” from Dallas to Fort Worth

More than 130 grassroots advocates and supporters from across Texas will gather this Saturday, February 22, 2014 at University Christian Church in Fort Worth for the annual conference of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (TCADP). This event, “Lighting the Way,” will feature workshops, a keynote address by Bob Ray Sanders of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and a panel discussion on how Texas is lighting the way on the death penalty issue. This is the first time that the TCADP Annual Conference, now in its 16th consecutive year, is taking place in Fort Worth.

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Death Penalty Dialogue to Feature Dallas Faith Leaders

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, four prominent Dallas-area religious leaders will gather for the first time to participate in a public conversation about the death penalty. The event, entitled “A Faithful Conversation on the Death Penalty with Dallas Faith Leaders”, will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Grand Lounge at Paul Quinn College. It is free and open to the public.

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November 2011 Alert: Stop the Execution of Hank Skinner, Upcoming Events, and More!

Read the monthly alert which includes upcoming executions, updates and announcements, in the news, upcoming events and a calendar for the month. November’s alert includes info on Hank Skinner, an Interfaith Prayer Vigil in Huntsville, the Religious Leaders Dialogue on the Death Penalty, upcoming events in Richardson, Hurst, Houston, Odessa and more!

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San Antonio Religious Leaders Gather for Dialogue on the Death Penalty

Tonight at the Laurie Auditorium of Trinity University, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, seven prominent San Antonio-area religious leaders will take center stage to engage in a critical dialogue with each other – and with the public – about the death penalty. Moderated by Karen Clifton, Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, “The Religious Leaders Dialogue on the Death Penalty” will explore perspectives on the death penalty in a community with deep religious roots.

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October Alert: Executions, Upcoming Events and News

Welcome New Supporters! TCADP would like to extend a special welcome to everyone who has joined our organization and our movement in recent weeks, either through a community event, in […]

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September Alert: Executions and Local Special Events

Sign the petition for clemency for Duane Buck, get tickets for the Champions of Justice celebration in Houston, read current news and developments on the death penalty, learn about resources developed for Respect Life month, and see what is happening in your area over the next two months!