This summer, the world is coming to Dallas. As thousands of international visitors arrive for FIFA matches and celebrations across our city, they will encounter many things that define Dallas today — energy, ambition, growth, innovation and hospitality. But I hope they encounter something even more meaningful.

See the top three news items that are making headline this month at Thanks-Giving Square.

Nestled quietly among the energy and movement of downtown Dallas is a place intentionally designed for something increasingly rare in modern life: reflection, gratitude, connection and shared humanity.

Ever wondered how the world says “Gratitude?” Here are fifty ways to speak about this universal concept.

Whether you have a story you’ve been longing to tell, or you simply want to experience the power of listening in community, I hope you’ll join us. It is my honor to serve as your instructor in professional storytelling. We are currently gathering interest for upcoming Storytelling Spirals. If this experience speaks to you, I invite you to complete the interest form and let us know you'd like to participate.

In the days following this year’s National Day of Prayer Luncheon on May 7, I have found myself reflecting less on the event itself and more on what it revealed.

Our new YouTube channel extends that invitation beyond the Square, sharing stories, conversations and experiences that bring people together across differences and remind us that gratitude is not simply a feeling, but a way of living together. Enjoy the first two videos: 

The full program of the May 7th National Day of Prayer Luncheon

Keynote address by Faye Lane, Artist-in-Residence and Chief Inspiration Officer