Race: The Present (2020).  Donald Caster leading. In these two classes, we will examine the post-civil rights progress as well as ongoing discriminatory practices in economics, education, and law enforcement which continue to put the African American community at a social disadvantage.

Perspectives (on-going, but currently not meeting due to pandemic restrictions) is a Bible study led by retired pastors and other clergy who worship at Knox.  Sundays at 10:00am in Room 303. 

The Women’s Study Group (on-going, but currently not meeting due to pandemic restrictions) meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the Knox Library from 10:00am until noon.  The group currently is exploring "Holy Envy" by Barbara Brown Taylor.

 

12 Lenten Journeys (2020).  This small-group series will present a variety of different Lenten studies for you to choose from.  Which journey will you take? 

 

The History of Racism in America (2019 and 2020) explored  the history of race from the slave ships of the 1600s to the civil rights era of the 1960s—and how Christians today must respond.

Understanding the Gospels:  How An Oral Tradition Evolved Into Four (or More) Stories. (2019) Our New Testament contains four gospels, but the Gospels did not start to be written until some 40 years after Jesus' death.  How did four decades of oral tradition evolve into the written accounts we know today, and how do we best understand them?

 

Race & Genetics (2019) explores discusses the genetic commonalities in the human species, the surprisingly small genetic differences that result in our different physical attributes, how the physical differences came about as part of human evolution and distinguish between race, culture and traditions as we see them today in a highly interconnected world with mobile populations.  We will also pop some prior myths where science was used to justify racial superiorities and racial suppression.

“Understanding Dementia: Communications Tips and Best Practices” dinner and workshop (2019). This one-night presentation will help you gain understanding about memory loss and learn ways to be more welcoming to family, friends and congregation members with memory challenges. Join us on November 6 in the Social Hall, starting with dinner at 6:00pm followed by the program at 6:30pm. Instructors are Shannon Braun of the Alzheimer’s Association of Cincinnati and Megan Bradford of Episcopal Retirement Services.

Sacred Spaces (2019). Where do you find sacredness?  How does God help us transform ordinary surroundings into something sacred? Where are we walking in Jesus’s steps and joining others? On Sunday, November 3, from 10:00am to 11:00am, and again on November 10, you are invited to join us in the Session Room as we explore real places where many people find sacredness. Prompted by last fall’s forums about Christianity after religion and new worshipping communities, we’ll go spatial from what we’ve been learning about spiritual practice, prayer, mindfulness, brain, and technology.

Holiday Planning: Creating Memories with Family of All Ages (2019).  Bringing the generations together during the holidays can be a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities.  This presentation will discuss ways to enhance the mixing of generations, tips for supporting our aging family members, and suggestions on inter-generational activities that help us connect, build relationships and are enjoyable to all.  Led by Kathy Farfsing, Xavier University Montessori Dementia Program Director.

Memory Loss: Normal vs. Not Normal Aging (2019).  This workshop will help caregivers, family members and professionals understand and recognize some of the distinct differences in normal and non-normal aging.  Teresa Youngstrom, RN and dementia specialist, will address typical issues that occur from early stages of dementia, through mid-disease and into the final care concerns that are part of the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia. \