Camp Caravan - Summer Day Camp

Camp Caravan is a summer day camp hosted at various churches throughout Calgary, for children in kindergarten to grade 6. It is filled with epic learning experiences children will see, hear, touch and even taste.  For more information contact infocampcaravan@gmail.com or (403) 278-8263 or visit the following link: https://fishcreekunitedchurch.ca/camp-caravan/

A special United In Learning Event!
- Wednesday February 15 -

Join Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections to learn about the malicious misinformation campaign and threats that have been launched against the drag and 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada—and what you can do.

This is especially important for faith leaders and faith communities to know how to faithfully respond to these troubling issues.

Our panelists will:

* address some of the dangerous myths circulating around drag, trans and other queer identities;

* look at recent Canadian online and in-person instances of anti 2SLGBTQ+ hate, some of which include Christian groups;

* explain how these connect to wider hate, racist, and extremist anti-vaccination movements.

Our panelists will also share what you and your community of faith can do to bring a faithful public response in your context, as well as support and care for those who need it.

Registration is FREE and required to attend.

Register Here

Program Format:
Zoom Session
1.5 hours

Carol Fest Sign Ups

Calling all Calgary Choirs,

With the festive season right around the corner, start prepping those pipes and practice hitting those high notes as the Calgary Carol Festival is quickly approaching. Once again proceeds from the festival will help the Calgary Foodbank. This year we have decided to add a 4th night to accommodate more choirs and to increase the proceeds towards the Calgary Foodbank.

Admission to the Carol Festival is free with money and non-perishable donations accepted at the door. There are no fees for choirs to perform in the Carol Festival as your participation is regarded as a donation itself to the cause and the Calgary community.

Please use the supplied Calgary Carol Festival 2022 registration form to sign up

Click here to download the forms: Carol Fest Forms

Click here to email the form to calgarycarolfestival2022@gmail.com

The Great Halloween Organ SpookTacular returns!

RCCO Calgary and Knox present

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925 silent movie)

accompanied by organist Ed Norman

Friday, October 28, 2022

8:00 pm

Knox United Church

506 4 Street SW

Calgary

Admission: $20 adults / $10 youth (ages 13-18) / 12 and under FREE

Calgary Queer Church (CQC)

You are invited to join Pastor Cindy-Christie Brooks from Calgary Queer Church in celebrating All Saints Day a little bit early! We will consider how saints are not who we thought they were and how we queer folk are called into the Holy’s company. You are invited!

Service Link: https://youtu.be/GaZ2a7uA9RY

Calgary’s Handbell Celebration Concert

Knox United Church is excited to announce that our own Handbell Ringers will be performing at this years Handbell Celebration Concert. The event is to take place at the Fish Creek United Church at 7:30 PM, Monday October 03.

Come on down for a fun filled family event. See bell ringing teams of all ages as well as a variety of other instruments and arrangements.

Entry is by donation, with a suggested amount of $20, and can be paid by cash or credit at the door. We look forward to seeing you there!

Trans Diversity Training

We are very excited to be able to host this event. Allyship is an important piece of continuing to be affirming in our communities. To learn more about the event, you can click here to head over to the Trans Wellness Ontario website; it gives a brief overview of what to expect from the workshop.

Registration opens the beginning of September so make sure you save the date!! There will be different options offered for the registration fee to ensure that the event is accessible to everyone. The event has a participant cap of 60 people, be sure to register ASAP.

Contact us with questions or more information: bosslerlinda@gmail.com or affirming@stthomasunited.ca

Calgary Queer Church (CQC)

You are invited to join Calgary Queer Church this Sunday evening at 8 pm as Pastor Cindy Christie-Brooks leads worship about how “the church has not always lived up to its vision”.  We will offer reflection and prayer to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and National Day For Truth and Reconciliation. 

Link: https://youtu.be/a29yBpAKc48

Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmpAfK_44Nn885RVwtRCHw 

Fish Creek United Church

and Shared Ministries

Canadian Floral Emblems

Wild Mint Arts and Knox United Church are proud to present:

Canadian Floral Emblems - Beverly McKiver on Piano with special guest Chellan Hoffman on Organ,

Anishinaabe pianist and composer Beverly McKiver brings a suite of musical compositions inspired by the floral emblems of the provinces and territories of Canada. We invite you to join us in this fantastic musical and cultural narrative.

This will take place at Knox United Church on Tuesday September 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are by donation.

We look forward to having you join us for this truly special event.

In Memorium

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved church elder, Ronnie de la Ronde on August 16, 2022.

Born August 7, 1922, Ronnie was gifted with a long life, and achieved rare and precious life milestones  – like celebrating his much anticipated 100th birthday just two weeks ago, and his 73rd wedding anniversary with his beloved wife Kay this year. 

Ronnie was a special father, grandfather, great-grandfather; a dear friend; and a WWII veteran. He had a most remarkable life and will forever be remembered.

Please keep Kay and family in your prayers.

2022 Pride parade

The City Wide Pride Service (that was hosted by Knox three years ago and celebrated online the past two years) will be held at Scarboro United Church this year on the first Sunday of Pride Week on August 28th.  

Everyone is invited to attend in-person or optionally watch online. Available online: click to watch the Livestream on YouTube here.

The theme of this year's interfaith worship experience is Many Voices, One Heart and will feature guest speakers and more. For more  information see the Affirming Connections website.

We have received notice from Affirming Network of Faith Communities that they will not be participating in the 2022 Calgary Pride Parade. Members of the Knox congregation that have marched in the parade under the Affirming Network banner and expecting to do so again this year will have to make alternate  arrangements or celebrate as parade spectators.

Please note: the parade route runs east on 9th Avenue from 6th Street SW to 4th Street SE this year. ( It does not run along 6th Avenue in front of Knox like it has in the past. )

Looking for Host Families

Avenue 15 Youth Shelter and Safe Way Out- Rainbow Railroad

My work, Avenue 15 youth shelter, is looking for sandwich donations. We house up to 18 youth between 12-17 years of age. We also provide harm reduction supplies, clothing, and food to community members of all ages who are in need. We are the only homeless shelter in Calgary that is specifically LGBTQ2S inclusive (gender neutral washrooms, gender neutral bedroom floors, we introduce ourselves with pronouns). This is in line with the unfortunate statistic that up to 40% of homeless youth and young adults are LGBTQ2S. In the summer, we will have many more visitors-we are hoping to be able to give folks sandwiches in a bag lunch as they come to our door. We are also looking for donations of bottled water(to give to street entrenched people who have difficulty holding onto belongings) and gently used t-shirts/tank tops and shorts in teenager sizes(all genders and sizes that teens wear).  Our address is 938 15 Ave SW (across from Grace Presbyterian). I can be reached at kmckee@growwithtrellis.ca or via text/call at 587-894-2294.  

As well here is information that Edgar from the Centre of Newcomers has passed on about Afghan Refugees and requests support for the petition.  Safe Way Out - Rainbow Railroad

Looking for Donations for Ukrainian Families

Edgar from the Centre for Newcomers is sending the following request for 2 Ukrainian families. If you can help out please contact Edgar directly at e.ayala@centrefornewcomers.ca

Looking for the following: - Couches of any size -coffee table -boiler, pots, pans -microwave -closet for kids -Queen size beds, frames

Thank you for any help you can give, it is much appreciated.

CALGARY ALLIANCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Mental Health: Lack of concern in the area of mental illness and addiction have been a growing concern in Calgary. With the ongoing pandemic still active here, many experts are concerned about an ‘echo pandemic’ of mental health concerns. We have identified three areas which can help to make significant positive changes in the mental health of all Albertans. Areas which immediately need added supports and greater attention are: trauma informed care, recognition and support for those who grieve, and crisis intervention that supports, rather than punishes, the person in crisis. For further information, go to www.calgarycommongood.org/campaigns and look for the “Get Involved – Training Resources” page. Please also sign the petition on trauma-informed care at www.calgarycommongood.org/takeaction.

EVENTS

To register for all events, go to: www.calgarycommongood.org/events

For further information and registration for these events, go to www.calgarycommongood.org/events. Need more information? Contact Debi or Susan.

the End of the Rainbow Foundation

The End of the Rainbow Foundation is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ2+ refugees by bringing them to Canada. It costs about $15,000 to bring an LGBTQ2+ refugee to Calgary and assist that person in their first year here. While all refugees are vetted by the Canadian government, it is through private sponsorship and not government funding that these refugees can be brought here and establish a life in their new country.

During the pandemic, the normal avenues for fundraising, such as special events, have been made very difficult.

To help, please donate through the foundation’s website or CanadaHelps.

Centre for Newcomers

The Centre for Newcomers has a club for women who like to knit: every Thursday from 1:00-4:00PM. Clients are immigrant women. All required protections are provided for facilitators and clients. The Centre is looking for a woman to facilitate the program on site (999 36 St NE, #1010). If interested, please contact Edgar Ayala.

The program of Vulnerable and LGBTQ people from Centre for Newcomers needs winter stuff such as jackets, scarfs, gloves, toques, winter boots. For women and men, all sizes are ok. Email Edgar Ayala.