About · Our team
The people of Knox
The staff of Knox United Church.
Ministry
Ministers
Rev. Sheena Trotter-Dennis (she/her)
Minister
Sheena is responsible for the worship and programming experience at Knox. She preaches regularly and leads the Wednesday Connection and Reflection service. She jokes that she is a “professional meeting attender.”
Sheena has been at Knox since the fall of 2022. Before that she served at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary, and United Methodist Churches in Southern California and Houston, Texas. She attended Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She loves the diversity of local church ministry and the intersection of practical theology and spirituality. Knox is particularly special because of its diverse, fluid, downtown community.
She is the proud mother of Katherine, Lauren and Oliver (her favourite labradoodle) and partner of Pete Dennis. She enjoys any time in the amazing Rocky Mountains and walking through our beautiful city.
Rev. Keith Murray (they/them)
Minister of Outreach and Creative Partnership
Keith serves half-time at Knox United Church, focusing on creative ministry projects, community partnerships, and empowering the diverse communities Knox serves in downtown Calgary. They also enjoy officiating weddings.
Raised in the Pentecostal community, Keith spent two decades exploring spirituality through yoga, Buddhist meditation, and indigenous ceremonies before joining the United Church in 2018.
Keith is a big Tolkien nerd, loves astrology, tarot, and is always exploring different creative outlets, including a recent growing passion: learning the art and science of perfumery. Keith lives with a beloved rescue, spiritual care and mystical-support dog, Binah.
Music
Music leadership
Ethan Hill (he/him)
Director of Music
Ethan Hill directs the Knox Choir, provides organ and piano music, plans music to complement Knox’s ministry, manages the music library, develops Knox’s role in the music community, and runs the @musicatknox social media.
A creative and inquisitive musician, Ethan studied piano and theory throughout childhood and later pursued composition at the University of Victoria. He trained as a liturgical musician and studied organ at McGill University before becoming Director of Music at Knox United Church in January 2024.
Outside of Knox, Ethan collaborates with several musical groups and continues his artistic development through residencies. He is also the president of the RCCO, Calgary Centre. His work in the church has inspired a deep interest in metaphysics and symbolism, and his favourite Bible chapter is Genesis for its profound depth and mystery.
Chellan Hoffman (she/her)
Associate Director of Music
Chellan coordinates Knox’s broader music programme alongside Ethan: special events, guest artists, ensemble planning, and Knox’s role in the Calgary arts community.
Office, First Third and communications
Office and programs
Sue Forsyth (she/her)
Office and Facility Manager
Sue has responsibility for the smooth functioning of the Knox general administration including overseeing the church office, facility rentals for special events and custodial staff. She manages the day-to-day operations, liaises with community clients and supports the needs of a diverse congregation in the downtown.
Sue has worked at Knox for 11 years. She has a wide range of managerial experience in Calgary and has developed an appreciation for the history of Knox and its role in serving the downtown community. Each day brings something new to manage, encourage or solve. She brings her expertise to Knox every day along with her empathy and compassion.
Imogen Priestley (she/her)
First Third Ministry and Communications
Imogen leads First Third Ministry, Knox’s programs for children, youth, and young adults, including Kidspace on Sunday mornings, and Knox’s communications.
The office is open Sunday to Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm, and reaches all of us at office@kxcalgary.com.