Coming up in May + June
Wondering what’s coming up at Knox and how you can join in? Here’s a quick sketch of what we’re up to over the next few months. Below you’ll find:
3 THINGS THIS SEASON | MAY-JUNE CALENDAR | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
3 things this season
GROW WITH US
Heavy Burdens Book Discussion
Join in this book discussion to grow with us. As we read and discuss Heavy Burdens, by Bridget Eileen Rivera, we’ll gather to seek to understand the history of sexuality and marriage in the church (it's fascinating!) and hear the stories of LGBTQ2I+ Christians, who hold a variety of convictions around sexuality and marriage, some who have remained in the church and others who haven't, but who have graciously shared their experiences in order to help us be the church we hope to be. Read more here.
2 options for you to join this 6 week study:
IN-PERSON | Sundays at 1:30-2:30pm, optional lunch before. Starts May 22.
ONLINE | Mondays at 7:30-8:30pm.
JOIN THE FUN
Knox Day Camps
Register now! Know some kids ages 4-14 looking for some summer fun? Registration is now open. Sign up your kids or share the news with a neighbour. knoxcamps.ca
Are you a young adult looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer? Camp will be hiring soon! Look out for our job posting in the coming days. www.knoxcamps.ca/jobs
Sponsor a camper! Make a donation to Knox Camp Bursaries to help keep our camp accessible to EVERYONE. Make a donation anytime at knoxtoronto.org/give.
CELEBRATE OUR HISTORY
Doors Open
On May 28 and 29, we’re grateful to be invited once again to participate in this city-wide event, opening our building to the city to come and see what’s inside! We’re especially excited to share our 200th Anniversary Historical Timeline! This event runs Saturday and Sunday and we’d love your help. More details are coming.
May/June at a Glance
MAY
SUN / May 15 - Missions Sunday
11:00am Worship – We’re grateful to host guest preacher Pr. Nouhoum Coulibaly, Malian-Canadian pastor and Missions speaker.
2:00pm Missions Gathering (online) – All are invited to join our quarterly Missions Gathering. Meet and hear our Knox-supported missionaries, grow in your understanding of God's work in the world, and pray together. Our guest speaker is Dr. Tim Tang, Director of Tyndale Intercultural Ministries. Dr. Tang will continue our exploration of diaspora missions. Zoom link coming.
SUN / May 22 - Heavy Burdens Book Discussion (in-person) begins this afternoon (6 week study).
MON / May 23 - Heavy Burdens Book Discussion (online) begins (6 week study).
SAT May 28 + SUN May 29 - Doors Open.
JUNE
SUN / June 5 - Annual Congregational Meeting after 11am worship (in-person and online)
WED / June 8 @ 12noon - Community Outreach Celebration BBQ
SUN / June 12 - Knoxapalooza - BBQ Party after worship to celebrate the end of the ministry year AND the upcoming camp season!
Volunteer Opportunities
As things open up, we have more and more opportunities to work and serve together! Here are some key areas we’re recruiting for.
Sunday Children’s Ministry / Sundays at morning worship
We have a number of kids with us every Sunday and Pr. Frances is busy reshaping our kids ministry for this new season. If you’re interested in volunteering with our Kid’s min on Sundays, contact Pr. Frances, frances@knoxtoronto.org.
ESL Teaching / Monday evenings
Did you know we have over 30 students in-person and 50 students online in our ESL program each week. What an opportunity to support newcomers and international visitors! We’re looking for friendly leaders who love kind conversation, making friends across cultures, learning about culture and languages, and willing to grow in facilitation skills. Apply to join our ESL team here.
After-Worship Hospitality / Sundays at morning worship
More and more we are able to stick around after the service to connect and we’d love your help to host this special time to linger after worship. In the coming weeks, we’ll be able to offer coffee, tea and lemonade more frequently. To help out, email Pr. Natasha, natasha@knoxtoronto.org.
Doors Open / Saturday, May 28 + Sunday, May 29
Our doors are open for this city wide event and we’d love a crew to host our space. If you like to help us host, contact Myrna Talbot.
Community Outreach Celebration BBQ / Wednesday, June 8 @ 12noon
This spring marked the conclusion of 20+ years of walking with vulnerable community members through the Knox Youth Dinner & Food Bank. The community and relationships formed through this ministry are deep and there’s much to celebrate as we bring the program to a close. Join the celebration in the Knox yard! Do you have midday availability? Consider blessing ministry participants through grilling, food serving, or joining in the meal and warm conversation. Sign up to help at servingatknoxcommunitybbq.eventbrite.ca. Contact Pr. Nestor with any questions, nestor@knoxtoronto.org.
Knoxapalooza / Sunday, June 12 after 11am worship
We’ll be hosting our big community BBQ to celebrate the end of the ministry year and beginning of summer, after morning worship. We’ll be looking for help closer to the date, details coming!
