Table Talk Conversations can be powerful. They can evoke hope, inspire dreams, and challenge opinions. Table Talk will be a safe space for conversations over a pot-luck meal when we will examine ideas of faith in our current culture, especially what it means to be “Christian”. Table Talk will be held at 6pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next conversation will take place on January 14th.
We will come together on Friday, December 12th for an Advent Family Night! All ages and stages are invited to gather from 5:30 – 7 pm for activities, music, and crafting. A finger-food-type supper will be provided. Members of our Knox Connex Youth are invited to remain from 7 – 9 pm for our monthly youth gathering. Posters with all the details are located in the foyer and coffee room.
Christmas Benevolence Your financial support is needed to help families in the Christmas Season by marking your offering envelope “Christmas Benevolence”, also if you know of a family who could use our assistance, please speak with Rev. Heather.
The Janbali family is arriving on Dec. 16th! It was 4 1/2 years ago that we partnered with the Bracebridge United Church to sponsor Ardawan, Ghazwa, Kanaan (21), Ahmad (18), Roula (15), and Raghad (Emma, 5) from Syria and we are so happy that they will be here soon. It turns out that the family celebrates Christmas so you are invited to donate a new or handmade ornament to decorate their tree, and please write your name on the ornament to help them know they are being encouraged by our community. The Refugee Committee will also be purchasing a few presents for under the tree and you are welcome to make a financial donation to support this cause.
Thank you to everyone for participating in our recent Elder election. The Session is happy to share that the four Elders who were up for re-election (Paul and Ingrid Vanschyndel, Cindy Chilton, and Elizabeth Northey) were all re-elected. The new Elder who will be joining our Session in the new year is Marie Malcolm. We extend thanks to all of our Elders for serving our congregation with wisdom and faith.
Bracebridge’s Out of the Cold program offers hot meals, produce, and toiletries on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This ministry is based out of Bracebridge United Church but is run by volunteers from several churches and community groups. Volunteers assist in the kitchen with meal preparation or help with set up/serving/clean up. Please see Rev. Heather if you’d like to help out.
Help choose the songs we sing at Knox! You’re invited to write down your hymn requests in the purple binder at the back of the sanctuary and our Worship Planning Committee will endeavour to include your suggestions in our coming worship services.
Communication Rev. Heather sends out a weekly email with information about our upcoming worship services along with details about other activities taking place at Knox. If you are not on her email list, and would like to be, please contact Heather after the service or simply email your request to heatheratknoxpres(at)gmail(dot)com
Knox Presbyterian Church follows the “Leading With Care” requirements of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, providing a safe and encouraging environment for children and vulnerable adults.
E-Transfers You are now able to donate to Knox electronically. If you are set up to bank online you are able to set up Knox as a “Payee” and e-transfer your donation using Knox’s email (knoxbb@muskoka.com).