Free Event | All are welcome!

Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church
3014 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219

Overflow parking is available under The Windsor or The Centrum.

Join us for a powerful evening of film, storytelling, and conversation as Oak Lawn United Methodist Church hosts a special screening of ZURAWSKI v. TEXAS, followed by a live panel discussion featuring two dynamic voices in ministry and justice:

• Rev. Rachel Griffin-Allison, Senior Pastor of Oak Lawn UMC,
• Rev. Katie Newsome, Pastor and Executive Director of Union Coffee House Ministry.
• Lacy Bennett, RNC-OB, Registered Nurse Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, Medical City Dallas – Labor & Delivery Unit
• Carmen Ayala, Constituent Outreach Advocate, Office of Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D–TX)

Additional panelists are being invited to join this vital conversation.

About the Film

From Emmy Award-winning director Maisie Crow and journalist-filmmaker Abbie Perrault, and produced by a powerhouse team including Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, ZURAWSKI v. TEXAS captures the heartbreaking stories of women who were denied medically necessary abortions under Texas’s strict abortion laws — and their extraordinary journey to seek justice.

The film follows Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died after being refused a life-saving abortion; Samantha Casiano, who was forced to carry a non-viable pregnancy to term; and Dr. Austin Dennard, an OBGYN who had to leave the state to obtain abortion care herself. Together, they unite with tenacious attorney Molly Duane and the Center for Reproductive Rights to challenge the state of Texas in a landmark legal case that could redefine access to reproductive healthcare across the country.

This 98-minute documentary is not only a testament to resilience but also a piercing look into the human cost of abortion bans and the fierce legal battle still unfolding in their wake.

Our Evening Together

Our evening will begin with light refreshments and time to gather in community. Please be sure to RSVP by clicking the registration button at the top of the page.

Welcome to Oak Lawn United Methodist Church and Union Coffee — where faith comes alive through action, justice, and radical hospitality. Whether you’re here for worship, conversation, or a cup of coffee with purpose, know that you are part of a community committed to living out God’s love in tangible ways. Together, we serve, we grow, and we create space for all people to belong.

Contact Us with Questions

Please email pastors@olumc.org for additional information regarding this event.