Community Announcements
Weekly Events
Pre-Service Bible Study/Conversation
Sundays, 9:30 am, Library
Join a small group for a conversation on the Sunday theme and scripture reading. All are welcome. Please feel free to join one Sunday or all Sundays.
Musicians Wanted for Gathering Music!
Sundays, 10:00 am, Sanctuary
In my short time at Knox, it’s become clear to me that our church is home to many talented musicians of varying levels, from beginner hobbyists to advanced players, and I 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 me 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 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, and to be in community together. All are welcome.
Knox Weekly Email
Choristers Wanted!
Rehearsals Wednesdays 7-9pm, Labyrinth
The Knox Choir is searching for new members to sing in weekly rehearsals and Sunday services. Our choir is an inclusive ensemble who performs many styles of music ranging from sacred classical to gospel, rock and pop. We meet Wednesdays from 7-9 pm and Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. Musical literacy is preferred but not required. Please email our Interim Music Director at ehill@kxcalgary.com to ask questions or express interest. We would love to have you!
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
Wednesday, May 1, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A new session of English classes for newcomers will begin at Knox on May 1. To conveniently accommodate more students, the schedule during May and June will change from Tuesday afternoons to Wednesday evenings between 5:30 PM and 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.
Upcoming Events
Affirming Network Meeting
Wednesday, May 1, 7 pm- 9 pm, Library
All are invited and welcome to join the Affirming Network meeting. Knox will host members of other Affirming Calgary congregations. All are welcome.
Yoga in the Sanctuary
April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 27, 5:30-6:15 pm
Knox Sanctuary
Join us in the sanctuary for an hour of Yoga with instructor Melanie Batycky. Bring your own mats and blocks. Free admission. Sign up at the class or by emailing sforsyth@kxcalgary.com.
Melanie Batycky began teaching yoga after dancing professionally with The San Francisco Ballet, Lines Ballet of San Francisco, and The Alberta Ballet. She currently holds her Level 1 Iyengar yoga certification. It is the depth of yoga that keeps her constantly searching and learning. She is truly grateful to have found yoga and loves sharing what she has learned, and continues to learn with her students. "The physical practice is really only part of truly knowing yoga. The philosophy of yoga can be practiced in each interaction in our lives, and actually lived. When we see ourselves and others as kind, loving, honest, authentic, and constantly turn our lives over to the higher power that is within each of us, that is when our lives change."
Knox Foundation “Special Meeting”
Sunday, May 12, 11:45 am, Sanctuary
A Knox Foundation “Special Meeting” will be held on Sunday, May 12th, following the worship service for the purpose of considering a special resolution to amend the Knox Foundation Bylaws. After consultation with the United Church of Canada, the Knox Foundation Directors concluded that the change in the Foundation’s supervising authority from the Knox congregation to the Chinook Winds region incorporated in the “approved” bylaws in November, 2023 is not suitable. The Directors are proposing reverting to the accountability structure that was in place since the inception of the Foundation in 1987. A copy of the proposed by-laws will be available in the church office in advance of the meeting. Please direct your questions or concerns about the changes, to either David Westwick or the Foundation Directors prior to the meeting.
Knox Financial Overview
Sunday, June 5, 2024, 1:00 pm, Knox Board Room
For those non-financial people interested in learning more about the way Knox is spending our 2024 monthly budget revenues and expenses, we have invited Janet Zakta, our Knox Council Treasurer to give us a brief presentation. This one-hour session will provide us with an overview of our current situation and we will have time for a Q&A discussion. Bring your coffee, tea and questions and join us for this informal conversation.
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.
Monthly Events
Calgary Alliance Celebration Dinner
Saturday, April 27, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Knox United
GUEST SPEAKER: DR. DEENA HINSHAW
OPENING REMARKS: MAYOR JYOTI GONDEK
TICKETS $75/PERSON, $400/TABLE OF 8
RSVP www.calgarycommongood.org/events, By April 21
We recognize that tickets for this event are expensive for the average person. There is a generous tax deduction with each ticket (a $400 table nets a deduction of $200, a $75 ticket = $50 deduction).
Five years ago, over 500 people came together at Knox United as we launched a new phase of public action. Then the pandemic lockdown began. The Alliance and the City of Calgary struggled. Still, we managed to accomplish some good things. A new emphasis on mental health resulted in the creation of one of the strongest research action teams of the Alliance, particularly concentrating on coping with the isolation of children and seniors during the pandemic, dealing with grief, and long-term mental issues exacerbated by the pandemic.
We believe that with hard work and perseverance, members of the Alliance can now concentrate on supporting our member organizations (Knox among them) and our city with effective, reflective and responsive action on your behalf. We need your support to celebrate the successes of the past and to look forward to future success. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 21st- don't miss out!
Monthly Potluck
First Sunday of the month, 11:30 am, Gym
Each month we join together for a time of fellowship and delicious food following the worship service. Bring food to share. All are welcome!
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.
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.
Children’s Time
Second and Fourth Sundays of the month, 10:45 am, Library
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.