KNOX NEWS | September 29, 2022
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On Sunday, we celebrated David's 20 years of ministry at Knox! It was a great day filled with music, memories and old friends. What a blessing David's time at Knox has been - here's to the next 20 years! |
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COME TO THE KNOX COMMUNITY ART PROJECT
Sunday, October 2nd
9am - NOON - Knox Courtyard
This year during the morning of the Hyde Park Art Show, Knox will host a kids arts & crafts area AND also have a community art project using recycled materials to make something beautiful.
Make sure to stop by and participate!
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INTRODUCING SWEET 2nd SUNDAYS!
A Hospitality Ministry of the Knox Deacons
Donuts! Donuts! Donuts!
Oct. 9th at 10am in the Social Hall
Join the Knox Deacons every 2nd Sunday of the month for conversation and refreshments with Knox friends (long-time and those you haven’t met yet!), some kids’ games and crafts, and DID WE MENTION THE DONUTS??
Our ministry co-Hosts, the Mission and Social Concerns Ministry will be on hand to share info about the upcoming Mission Possible service event on Oct. 15th.
Hope to see you there!
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PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING
We will collect donations for this mission project in person and online now through Sunday, October 2nd.
Your offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world.
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SERVICE OF WHOLENESS AND HEALING |
Wednesday, October 5th - 7PM
Believing that God's desire for us and all creation is a life of wholeness, join us for our next Service for Wholeness and Healing.
Come as you are – all are welcome. Childcare is available upon request.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT
October 15th 10am-Noon
This is a great opportunity to connect with Knox mission partners and to serve.
Childhood Food Solutions (CFS): We will be packing food sacks in the Knox commons. The sacks we will pack will be given to school children on Friday afternoon, providing healthy food for the entire weekend. Join the Mission team and work on the assembly line, as well as unloading and repacking the CFS truck.
New Life Furniture Bank (NLFB): The truck will once again be at Knox, parked in the Observatory parking lot. Please note that we will be accepting small furniture and household goods. See what items will be accepted HERE
Third Presbyterian Church: Help build a new hiking trail by doing brush clearing and trash clean-up. Help with/participate in Fall Fun Day at the Third Church recreation center. This event has great options for kids! Contact: Kyle Reiser | Learn More
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR OCTOBER & DECEMBER |
Knox will be hosting families for two one-week rotations: October 16-23 & December 11-18.
Knox will be providing shelter and hospitality to homeless families who are trying to become re-established. During these two weeks, we need 7 volunteers each evening to prepare a meal, and/or to spend the evening or overnight with our FH-IHN guests. We will also need help with set-up, take-down, laundry, and donations of pantry items. Sign up through the links below. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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WOMEN'S STUDY GROUP
Monday, October 3rd at 1pm
Join the group as we discuss chapters 9 and 10 of The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault. Whether you finish the reading or not, you will benefit from the group's discussion and fellowship. We hope you can join us!
The group meets at 1pm on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Knox Room and via Zoom.
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KNOX FILM SERIES
YOU WATCH - WE DISCUSS
Wednesday, October 5th - 7pm (via zoom)
October's movie is The Green Book. You watch the film on your own, then we get together and discuss it.
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THE POWER OF GRAY
A contemplative writing journey to seek common ground
Saturdays, 10am-Noon
Oct 8th - 'The Ground You Know' - Knox Commons
Oct 22nd - 'Sharing the Blanket' - Knox Room
In partnership with Women Writing for (a) Change, Meg Howes will lead these writing, activity, and discussion circles in fulfillment of the Conscious Feminine Leadership Academy (CFLA) licensure/facilitator training requirement.
For Women Only - Age 18yrs and Over – Class Size Limited to 16
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FOUR HANDS PIANO CONCERT
Friday, Oct 14th at 7:30PM
You are invited to a Four-Hands Piano Recital at Knox. Pianists Daesik Cha & Yeon-Kyung Kim will collaborate in great four-hands works of Brahms’ Rhapsodies, Schubert’s Fantasie in f, and challenging Stravinsky’s "ballet russe” from his ‘Petrushka’.
This will be a delightful and varied musical evening that you will enjoy!
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INTERESTED IN JOINING KNOX? |
Our next Pathway to Membership class
begins on October 16th
We would love to welcome you into membership of Knox Church. All who wish to take this deeper step on their journey of faith and discipleship of Jesus Christ are invited. Whoever you are, you have a place in the Knox Body of Christ. We have pathways to membership designed for those new to Presbyterianism and/or Christianity and for those with a church or Presbyterian background.
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YOUTH PARENTS DINNER GROUP
October 30th & December 11th
5pm-7pm
Mark your calendar for the next Youth Parents Dinner Group gatherings.
Sign-up HERE for October 30th.
The location of December 11th is TBA.
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COMMUNICATION MANAGER
Debi Haines has accepted a new job and will soon be leaving her position as Communication Manager at Knox. Debi's last day at Knox is October 6th.
Please reach out if you know someone who would be a great fit for this important role at Knox. Thanks!
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SEASON OF CREATION
A Virtual Journey
We've reached the 4th and final week of the liturgical season, the Season of Creation.
Please enjoy this meditation from Pray As you Go, A Symphony of all Creatures with Humanity. pray-as-you-go.org
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IN DEEP WATERS
Anne Lamott says, “If you love young people and the earth, this might be the most important book you read this year.”
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PRAYER REQUESTS?
to be included on our weekly prayer list.
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