Big D Reads, The Dallas Foundation, Project Unity, and the Dallas Literary Festival present: Faith and the City: The Role of Faith Communities in Shaping Dallas’ Future, featuring Rev. Richie Butler, Rev. David Wilson, Rev. Virzola Law, Dr. Michael W. Waters, and Dr. Robert Jeffress

Join us on Monday, September 12 for a special Big D Reads conversation and reception around the role of faith leaders in shaping Dallas' history, present, and future.

Facilitated by Rev. Richie Butler, this event will bring together multi-generations from diverse parishes--Rev. David Wilson who lived The Accommodation—alongside Rev. Virzola Law and Dr. Robert Jeffress to converse about where we're going and what the role of disparate faith communities is in making Dallas a more just and equitable place. You won't want to miss this special conversation.

Program

5:30 - 6 PM: Reception and hors d'oeuvres provided by SMU Catering

6:00 PM: Opening remarks followed by a fireside chat with Rev. Richie Butler and Rev. David Wilson; Panel Conversation with Rev. Virzola Law, Dr. Michael W. Waters, Dr. Robert Jeffress, moderated by Rev. Richie Butler

Heartfelt thanks to our presenting sponsor, Amazon, event sponsor, The Dallas Foundation, and this event's community partners: Dallas Literary Festival and Project Unity.

All attendees will be gifted a free special edition paperback copy of The Accommodation, which includes a Big D Reads reading guide. Event is free, but registration is required. Register here.