Common Grounds adult seminar is a vital part of Christian Education at St. Michael’s in the Hills. Most Sunday’s after the 10:00 service (Sept. through May), adults are invited to the Fellowship Hall for presentations of spiritual, cultural and social topics. Presenters are often congregation members, spotlighting the wealth of talent and experience in our parish. Church organizations and committees are welcome to use Common Grounds as a forum for increasing awareness for special needs and projects. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes.
February 23: Four Contemporary Black Artists
Retired art teacher and St. Michael’s member Steve Wipfli will share the amazing work of four living African American artists. Each is a virtuoso of their chosen mediums. Each is unique in their approach to art making. Each produces work that presents their personal narrative as a Black American. We’ll honor their work and celebrate Black History Month.
March 2: Immigration Issues Today
Mechelle Zarou, Immigration Attorney, will fill us in on what’s happening locally and answer your questions. She is the Chief People and Culture Officer and Deputy General Counsel for the Sisters of St. Francis. She spent the first 22 years of her career working for Shumaker Loop and Kendrick as an employment and immigration attorney. She is also the Chair of Welcome Toledo-Lucas County’s Advisory Committee. Welcome TLC is a welcoming initiative for immigrants. She and the Sisters share a mission to help refugees, foreign students at Lourdes, and the wider community.