Interfaith Interactions – Page 5 – Knox United Church Nepean

Ask Andrew 5: Exoplanets

“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew 5: Exoplanets Astronomers have identified nearly 1200 exoplanets, a small number of which might be habitable. With time, improved search procedures andContinue reading “Ask Andrew 5: Exoplanets”

Ask Andrew: Cults

“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew: Cults Please talk about the “Freemen on the Land” (also called “Sovereign Citizen”) movement. This is not faith, but its followers believeContinue reading “Ask Andrew: Cults”

Terrorism? Or Something Else?

This blog entry began as a sermon preached on October 26th. Just before I went into the service, I was forwarded an excellent article published in the Globe and Mail on October 24th. What I say below takes a particular perspective on the points made in that article. How could this happen in Canada? ThatContinue reading “Terrorism? Or Something Else?”

Ask Andrew Part 3: The Teleological Agument for the Existence of God

Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! The Teleological Argument My question concerns what is probably one of the oldest arguments for the existence of God. It is known as theContinue reading “Ask Andrew Part 3: The Teleological Agument for the Existence of God”

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!

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”

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”