Announcements
Upcoming Events
Music Survey
Our music director, Ethan Hill has created a google survey for the congregation regarding the music program at Knox. We would love to hear your feedback, as it will help us shape the direction of music at Knox going forward
The United Church of Canada Turns 100
Knox is recognizing the 100th anniversary of the formation of the United Church of Canada in 2025 by gathering together 100 facts about the United Church and about Knox. At the end of the year, we'll assemble them to commemorate our Centennial Project.
All members of our community are invited to submit a fact or two (or many!). The invitation is open to everyone, whether you're new to Knox, been here for years, or join us on line. Each of us has a different experience of the United Church and of Knox. All experience is valid and a part of our history.
The Calgary and area United Church of Canada 100 anniversary celebration
June 8, 2025, 2:00 pm at Knox United Church
Knox will host this special service led by ministry staff from across Calgary, with Rev. Lee Spice offering the reflection. Join us for a “Hymns of the Century” sing-along at 1:00 p.m., the main service at 2:00 p.m., and a watch party for the national service at 3:30 p.m. We’re inviting voices for a collective choir (no experience needed!), and volunteers to help with hospitality and treats. Posters and choir handouts are attached—please promote, share, and plan to attend! Learn more at uccturns100yyc.ca or email uccturns100yyc@gmail.com. Let’s fill Knox as we celebrate 100 years of the United Church and dream toward the future!
Community Safety & Care Training
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 6:30 pm, on zoom
Join us for this timely workshop to learn ways to protect marginalized communities at protests and events, through effective de-escalation and creative nonviolence. Enhance your toolbelt and get tips on creating safety teams in your area! Led by experienced Community Protection Facilitator, and Head of Security at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Aidan McKendrick! Aidan (He/Him) is a first generation Canadian and part of the disabled queer community. The event is free and sponsored by Affirming Connections. To register, please visit Affirming Connections: https://affirmingconnections.com/what-were-up-to
Decolonizing Grief in BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
Wednesday, June 4, 1 pm on zoom
How do your identity, experiences, and the environment around you shape your understanding of grief? On June 4th, 2025 at 3:00pm ET, we're thrilled to have BIPOC Death and Grief Talk's Carmen Galvan and Kaylce Carter join us to delve into how colonialism has shaped dominant ideas of what "normal" or "healthy" grief looks like, how these narratives often overlook the experiences of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and how anyone can provide more compassionate, culturally safe support. Register at dyingwithdignity.ca
Patriarchy on Trial - performed by the Calgary Rolling Crones
Sunday, June 15, 3:00 pm, Knox Theatre
It begins with a dream…A woman dreams a court room and finds an obelisk in it. Examining the obelisk symbols, she realizes what the trial is about: the patriarchy. Finally. The patriarchy has gone way too far. Three witnesses will testify: Eve of The Garden of Eden fame, Emma Amethyst, a time-travelling healer and herbalist and Jane Doe, an overwrought working mom in today’s world. It will be up to you, the audience/jury, to pass judgement, to sing-a-long with a few feisty songs. and finally, to join a conversation about your dream for the future. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, June 22, 11:45 am, Sanctuary
All are invited to a congregational meeting. We will celebrate Keith Murray’s ordination, we will celebrate the year’s accomplishments and a financial update will be shared. Please plan to attend.
Stampede Parade Seats at Knox
Friday, July 4, Knox 6th Avenue Curb
Get the best seat along the parade route - in front of Knox United Church! Seats are individual chairs (with back support!). Stampede Parade tickets are now available for purchase through EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/copy-of-stampede-parade-2025-reserved-seating-tickets-1366461786989?aff=erelexpmlt. Get your tickets now - only 60 seats available.
Shopping Bags and Socks Needed
The Doorway (thedoorway.ca, a local, non-profit organization supporting young people, guiding them to become proactive agents of change in their own lives and communities so they can thrive in all aspects of their lives) needs shopping bags and socks for their participants. If you wish to donate these items, please contact Edgar: efav67@yahoo.com.
Affirming Ministry Vision and Goals
As we grow Knox's Affirming Ministry we'd love to hear from all of you. We are looking for ways to deepen and strengthen our Affirming work at Knox and our relationship and our engagement with the larger 2SLGBTQIA+ Community.
What would you like to see Knox do? The sky is the limit. Dream the really big things, or consider the small everyday things you'd like to see us doing. Email them to Graham. They'll compile them and we can make plans to see what we can do. To get the juices flowing, here are some ideas folx have mentioned:
Have more 2SLGBTQIA+ social events
Increase engagement with the larger Affirming and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
Develop an Affirming Ministry page on the Knox website
There are lots of other ideas! Please send them all in (nothing is too wild, too simple, too big, or too small). Let's collaborate to create a vision for our ministry and to make it happen.
Affirming Email List
The Affirming Team would love to expand our email list. If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community, or an ally, and would like to keep up with what is happening in this ministry, please add your name and email to the list on the Welcome Table, or email Sue at office@kxcalgary.com.
Opportunity Knox
The primary role of Opportunity Knox (OK) is to ensure there is an open and transparent process for filling vacant volunteer leadership positions. We strive to provide applicants with knowledge of the position and to match skills and interests with available opportunities. Knox is looking for leaders to advance and evolve the mission of the church.
Currently the leadership positions available are:
Chair and Members of the Ministry and Personnel Committee
Trustee
If you are interested in any of these positions, please see Diane Trimming or Betty Norman Bray on Sundays after the service or contact the church office: office@kxcalgary.com. We would be pleased to provide details of each position.
Weekly Events
Musicians Wanted for Gathering Music!
Sundays, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
Our church is home to many talented musicians of varying levels, from beginner hobbyists to advanced players. We would like to invite all of you to share your music during the Gathering Music portion of our Sunday worship services. This music is meant to provide a welcoming ambiance while the public is just starting to enter the church, beginning anywhere from 10 -10:15 am and ending before the official prelude begins around 10:25 am. If you’re interested, please contact Ethan in person or at ehill@kxcalgary.com to schedule your music.
Connection and Reflection - Contemplation and Community
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Labyrinth Room
Join us for a time of reflection and meaningful conversation. Held in the beautiful Labyrinth Room, framed with music, readings, and a time for silence and quiet reflection, we will come together to listen, to talk about things that matter, and to be in community together.
Click Here to find out more about our Wednesday services
Ringers Wanted!
Rehearsals Mondays, 2 pm, Handbell Room
The Re-Bell Ringers are looking for new members to join. No handbell experience is necessary, but reading music is required. If you would like to be a part of the ringers, please contact the church office at sforsyth@kxcalgary.com.
English Language Learning Classes
Wednesdays - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
New sessions at Knox Centre begin every two months. At the present time, our classes are scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. At the present time, we are very pleased to have an adequate number of excellent volunteer assistants. However, if you are interested in serving as an occasional substitute assistant or would like more information on this outreach program, please email englishatknox@gmail.com.
Knitting Group
Wednesdays, 10 am, Sanctuary
All are welcome to join others for conversation and knitting together. Knitters and those wanting to learn, are welcome. Together, the group knits or crochets blankets and prayer squares to be given to people who need a reminder that they are “wrapped in God’s love.” Donations of yarn are appreciated and can be dropped off at the church office. The group meets on Wednesdays at 10 am in the library.
Regional Affirming, Youth and Young Adult, Truth and Reconciliation Events
For the latest information and calendar of events for Affirming Ministries, Regional Youth activities and Truth and Reconciliation Events, please visit Chinook Winds Region’s website: chinookwindsregion.ca.
Joining the Knox Community
Third Sunday of the month
Everyone is welcome at Knox whether or not you are an official “member.” Membership into a congregation is a choice - some people wish to make a formal commitment in this way, others wish to serve on a committee where membership is a requirement. If you are interested in joining in this way, please contact Sheena Trotter-Dennis at strotterdennis@kxcalgary.com.
Affirming Coffee Chat
Last Friday of the Month, 6:00 pm, Harris Room
We invite you to join us for a coffee chat with the affirming group. This is open to all church members and friends. It is a safe space, without judgment, friendly, and a place to meet new friends. Join others for coffee and conversation! We hope to see you there.
Monthly Events
Monthly Potluck
First Sunday of the month, 11:30 am, Gym
Discover Knox Tour
Last Sunday of the month, 11:45 am, Sanctuary
All are invited to take a behind-the-scenes tour of parts of the building and hear more about the Knox community. Meet in the front of the sanctuary at 11:45 am. Tours last about 30 minutes.
Children’s Handbells
Third Sundays of the month, 10:45 am, Handbell Room
All children are invited to come and begin learning the art of handbell ringing. The sessions are led by Janet Zatka, a ringer with our Knox Re-Bell ringers, and include basic skills in handbell ringing and techniques. No previous experience is necessary. We will meet in the Handbell Room during the worship service. Questions? Please email Christine at childrenstime@kxcalgary.com.
Kidspace
Second and Fourth Sundays of the month, 10:45 am, Gymnasium
There is a special time for children during our Sunday worship service. Children ages 3 and older are invited to participate in a time of story, craft, and recreation. The Children will start in the Sanctuary and move to the library. We are deeply grateful to Christine Sizer, who is volunteering to lead this program. If you have any questions, please contact childrenstime@kxcalgary.com.
Coloring packets are available every Sunday in the back of the sanctuary. Please feel free to help yourself.