Summer Fellowship 2022
Wednesdays in July | 7:00pm dessert + 7:30pm talk
The summer is always a different pace and this summer especially, as we continue to emerge out of all the pandemic protocols, we wanted to shape a time to regroup, to gather again: around tables, for food and for fellowship, for engaging teaching and good discussion.
We’ve designed this series so that each week is a stand-alone teaching, so feel free to attend one or attend all of them! We’ve invited speakers who, in the work and ministry, put flesh on the values that make up our church’s mission statement and speak into topics we hope and trust you’ll find relevant and engaging in your faith and life. We’re also polled our pastors for their favourite desserts! We’ve heard there’s a fine history of delicious treats that have been served in past Summer Fellowships, so do your best to come early to enjoy some sweets together!
The list of our speakers and desserts is below!
Save the date and even pick up a postcard at the church to share with a friend.
Here’s to the gift of summer and a season to gather in-person once again. Thanks be to God!
Your pastors,
Nick, Nestor, Temeka, Natasha, and Frances
Summer Fellowship
Wednesdays in July | Winchester Room | 7:00pm Dessert + 7:30pm Talk
This summer, gather at Knox in community for sweet treats, discussion and deep thought with local Christian leaders. Come once or come every week!
WED / JUL 6
CREATION, STEWARDSHIP & THE CHURCH
Luke Wilson, CEO of A Rocha Canada
Nick’s Choice Dessert: Local Strawberries & Cream
Luke serves as the CEO of A Rocha Canada. He has been in various marketing and communications roles with A Rocha since 2009. He enjoys serving on the Board of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. In his spare time, he loves hiking, beekeeping and riding his e-scooter to the office. Luke and Lindsey have three lovely children: Olivia, Ezekiel and Abigail. They call East Hamilton, Ontario home.
WED / JUL 13
DISCIPLES, MENTORS & LOVING THE CITY
Cristal Hines, Yonge Street Mission
Frances’ Choice Dessert: Crème brûlée
Toronto-born woman of Afro/Indo Caribbean descent and raised there for most of my childhood, I quickly learned about the importance of community and having a strong village, especially of people who looked like me. Though not all of those years were full of sunshine and lilies, they felt like home. Subsequent years after moving from Toronto to Whitby, on the other hand made me particularly conscious of issues of equity, oppression and marginalization. Besides being one of the only Black girls in my classes coupled with years of anti-Black bullying, streamlining and others forms of anti-Black racism, I quickly became acclimatized to the contending dynamics of power and privilege that shaped the perspectives of my peers, influenced outcomes of success determined by educators and ultimately foreshadowed the trajectory of what could have been my academic journey. Read more of her journey here.
WED / JUL 20
SONGS, WORSHIP & FOLLOWING JESUS TOGETHER
Lisa Toussaint, Gospel Choir Director
Temeka’s Choice Dessert: Cheesecake
Lisa Toussaint, a Toronto native, has been an active member in the gospel music community for many years. As the director of The University of Toronto Gospel Choir she has had the opportunity to travel to Japan, Germany, Sweden and Barbados. Formally trained at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music and Humber College, performing arts jazz specialty programs, Lisa’s musical background is quite diverse. As a developing artist she has lent her talents to several groups in Toronto and has both arranged and sung on numerous recordings. An accomplished pianist and vocalist, Lisa has been able to share through her gift of teaching. Included in this list of credentials is her role as producer of The University of Toronto Gospel Choir’s award-winning debut cd entitled “Send Me”. In addition, Lisa has also produced the debut cd for a prominent performing arts choir – The Toronto Children’s Concert Choir (TC3).
WED / JUL 27
JUSTICE, ADVOCACY & SERVING THE WORLD
Joash Thomas, IJM National Director
Nestor’s Choice: Leche Flan
Joash Thomas is IJM Canada’s National Director of Mobilization & Advocacy. Born and raised in Mumbai, Joash started his IJM career with IJM India’s National Advocacy Team in 2015 and has worked for IJM in India, the United States and Canada ever since. In his 6 years with IJM, Joash has mobilized thousands of advocates and hundreds of church leaders to pray, give & advocate with IJM. Prior to joining IJM, Joash ran a political consulting and lobbying firm in the United States. Joash has a Master’s degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and is currently pursuing a ThM in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. A Public Theologian at heart, Joash enjoys teaching about Biblical Justice & Political Theology via his frequent preaching, podcast and writing engagements. He is also a guest lecturer at multiple US & Indian Bible Colleges and Seminaries. He lives in the Greater Toronto Area with his wife, Valentina.
