This five-session series is presented by Jonathan McFarland and Sahba Jalali, along with a practitioner or scholar from each different faith. You will learn about the diversity of beliefs, practices and sacred texts; how faiths and religions are practiced in our community; and discuss how religions both shape and are shaped by culture. Adults and teens. Please register to get a Zoom link.
This five-session series will be presented by Jonathan McFarland and Sahba Jalali, along with a practitioner or scholar from each different faith. Each of these sessions will put the religion into historical context and cover how its traditions are present in the local community. You will learn about the diversity of beliefs, teachings, practices and sacred texts; how faiths and religions are practiced in our community; and discuss how all of these facets continue to shape and be shaped by culture.
Jonathan McFarland teaches Classical Ideas and World Religions at Hickman High School. Sahba Jalali is an optometrist by profession and works in the Columbia community to promote justice and religious amity. Part of Boone County's Journey Toward Inclusive Excellence.
Adults and teens. Please register to receive a Zoom link for this online event. If you miss the live event, you can watch our recording on YouTube for one month after each session.
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical library branch. See the event description for details on how to watch or listen.
Call your library or email ada@dbrl.org for accommodation requests.
