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Visioning – We are Moving Forward (cont’d)

This is the second of a series of posts regarding an update on our Visioning / Renewal initiative at Knox UC. In this post, we will update you on the other major theme areas: interfaith dialogue, deeper spiritual exploration / small group studies / adult religions education and community engagement. Interfaith Dialogue We haveContinue reading “Visioning – We are Moving Forward (cont’d)”

Visioning – We are Moving Forward

It’s been a while since the Visioning and Renewal Committee has given the congregation at Knox UC an update on where we were at with our Visioning / Renewal initiative at Knox UC. You’ll recall the various public events that we had in the Spring of 2013 where we set out to discover what kindContinue reading “Visioning – We are Moving Forward”

United Church of Canada’s Comprehensive Review Process – Update

A number of our congregants participated in the United Church of Canada’s Comprehensive Review Process back in the latter part of Sept./13. The process involved a trained interviewer coming to our church and asking us a number of pre-arranged questions and recording our responses for correlation with those of other congregations. This process went onContinue reading “United Church of Canada’s Comprehensive Review Process – Update”

Montreal Union United Church: Did You Know???

In reading some of the articles on the Montreal Union United website, I was delighted when I read this paragraph. The choirs have been just one facet of Union’s musical initiatives. Union Church proudly remembers how jazz legends Oscar Peterson and Dr. Oliver Jones were nurtured and developed within Union’s walls. Both families were long-timeContinue reading “Montreal Union United Church: Did You Know???”

Challenges at Montreal Union United Church

Are you curious about Montreal Union United Church, the home of last week’s incredible visiting gospel choir? Here is their minister, Reverend Emmanuel Ofori, talking about goals upon his arrival at the church. I think you will hear some themes that resonate strongly with us at Knox!

Knox United Church is rocked to its very foundations – visit of the Union United Church men’s gospel and band

On Sunday, January 26th, we had the men’s fellowship gospel choir from Union United Church in Montreal join us for our worship service on the occasion of our 51st anniversary Sunday. They were accompanied by their four piece band. Suffice to say, the place was rocking. The chorus and the band were breath taking. SeeContinue reading “Knox United Church is rocked to its very foundations – visit of the Union United Church men’s gospel and band”

Interfaith dialogue with Temple Israel

I had lunch with one of the members of Temple Israel yesterday. You’ll recall Temple Israel is a Jewish reform synagogue community located on Prince of Wales here in Ottawa. I was interested in cultivating a friendship with one of their members and to find out more about what is going on at the Temple.Continue reading “Interfaith dialogue with Temple Israel”

possible adult Christian education study topics at Knox UC – Winter 2014

We are considering a number of small groups study topics for our upcoming adult small group study this winter. Bible video series – discussions group with child care One thought is to have a weekday evening session for parents of young families where they could view the episodes of the History Channel’s popular Bible videoContinue reading “possible adult Christian education study topics at Knox UC – Winter 2014”

Capital City Bikers Church Visit to Knox

We were joined by a contingent of some 15 to 20 people from the Capital City Biker’s Church (Biker Church) at our Jan. 19/14th worship service at Knox. The congregation was held spellbound by Garner ‘Hillbilly’ Foster as he recounted the story of the troubled life he lead as a young man; a life repleteContinue reading “Capital City Bikers Church Visit to Knox”

Communion: Is it meaningful for you?

The United Church of Canada Website states that: Communion is served numerous times a year in United Churches, but not every Sunday. Participation is open to all people attending the service, but is not mandatory. This says so much to me about being part of the United Church. Those important elements are offered and theyContinue reading “Communion: Is it meaningful for you?”