FRANKLIN, Ind. —Franklin College will host “Come to the Table: Interfaith Understanding Through the Culinary Arts” as part of the 2023 Spirit and Place Festival. The event will begin with a tasting reception on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m., in the Johnson Atrium of the Napolitan Student Center, followed by a presentation and panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. in the Branigin Room.
The event is free but registration is required. Guests may register at Franklincollege.edu/interfaitharts.
Adrian Miller, J.D., director of the Colorado Council of Churches and author of Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time, will give a short presentation followed by a panel discussion featuring local practitioners of a variety of faiths.
Food is one of the earliest forms of exploration in our world. By understanding how different religions and cultures interact with food, guests will engage in highlighting the differences and similarities of numerous faiths.
“The Interfaith Through the Arts series provides students and the community an opportunity to learn about multiple religious traditions, not simply through lecture, but through sharing culture,” said Rev. Hannah Adams Ingram, Ph.D., director of religious life and chaplain at Franklin College. “In conversation with others, we can learn more about ourselves and the world.”
At the event, the Interchurch Food Pantry, a local Johnson County community partner, will be recognized by the City of Franklin for its 40 years of service to the community. The organization will be honored for its leadership and mobilization of nutrition resources to serve those in need.
