Summer Spiritual Reading

Summer Reading Program

All are invited to join this new summer reading program. Pick a great book from our list, read it on your own, then join in a group discussion led by a Knox member and/or staff in August. Let us know what you're reading so we can send you updates and reminders about the discussion. Scroll down for links to books and discussion dates. Choose a book from the list below and start reading!

Reading List

Below is the list of materials than can be included in your summer reading program.

"A Testament of Devotion" by Thomas R. Kelley

A Testament of Devotion

Discussion facilitated by Becky Bosarge
Saturday, August 6th, 9:30am
via Zoom

"Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred" by Victoria Loorz

“Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us

Discussion facilitated by Cathy DeFoor and Ann Gimbert
Wednesday August 31st, 7pm
at the home of Cathy DeFoor (3451 Observatory Place)

"How Do You Pray? Inspiring Responses from Religious Leaders, Spiritual Guides, Healers, Activists & Other Lovers of Humanity" by Celeste Yacoboni, et. al.

How Do You Pray?: Inspiring Responses from Religious Leaders, Spiritual Guides, Healers, Activists and Other Lovers of Humanity

Discussion facilitated by Cathy DeFoor and Joe Loechle
Sunday, August 21st – 9am
Knox Room

"Reluctant Saint: The Life of St. Francis of Assisi" by Donald Spoto

Reluctant Saint: The Life of Francis of Assisi

Discussion facilitated by Bob Reed
Sunday, August 7th – 9am
Knox Room

"Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics" by Adam Hamilton

Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics

Discussion facilitated by Becky Stallsworth
Wednesday, August 10th – 12pm
Knox Blue Table (Knox Room if bad weather)

"The Alchemist" by Paul Coelho

The Alchemist

Discussion facilitated by Heidi Knellinger
DATE/TIME tbd

"The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving" by Lisa Miller

The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving

Discussion facilitated by Tina Hubert
Wednesday, August 10th – 6:30pm
Knox Room (childcare provided)

"The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness" by Greg Boyle

The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness

Discussion facilitated by Jana Reister
Sunday, August 28th – 9am
Knox Room (or outdoors if group decides)