Our Team
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.
Please contact Sheena through email: strotterdennis@kxcalgary.com
Keith Murray (they/them)
Minister of Outreach and Creative Partnership
A candidate for ordination,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 beloved rescue, spiritual care and mystical-support dog, Binah.
Please contact Keith through email: kmurray@kxcalgary.com
Christine Sizer (She/Her)
Children’s Ministry
Christine is in charge of the children's ministry at Knox United Church. She helps to organize activities like stories, crafts, and play twice a month during church services to help build the youth community. She began this initiative in September 2023, working to create fun ways for kids to engage, inspired by her own experiences as a mother wanting her son to have a sense of community at church.
With a background in volunteering in Sunday School and leading youth camps, Christine feels called to help the next generation build safe spaces to share their faith. An avid craft-lover, she enjoys everything from cross-stitch and crochet to working on accessible crafts and projects with her son.
Christine has been married for 15 years and is the mother of a creative, legally blind 9-year-old boy. Her family also includes two cats, Lilypad and Snowflake, and her son's companion dog, Matilda, who often accompanies them to church.
Contact Christine by email at childrenstime@kxcalgary.com
Sue Forsyth (she/her)
Office & 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.
Please contact Sue through email: sforsyth@kxcalgary.com
Roman Sizer (He/him)
Social Media and Communications Manager
Roman is responsible for social media and communications at Knox United Church, managing social media accounts, organizing weekly emails, maintaining the website, and creating media for use around the church. He took on this role in 2022 after recognizing the need to strengthen Knox’s online presence.
Inspired by his young son’s theological curiosity, Roman is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Alberta Bible College with plans to enter full-time ministry. A longtime ally of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Roman values the open and inclusive nature of the United Church. Outside of work and study, he enjoys spending time with his family, including two cats and a dog, with interests including punk rock, anime, and PC gaming.
Please contact Roman by email at communications@kxcalgary.com
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 favorite Bible chapter is Genesis for its profound depth and mystery.
Ethan can be reached by email at ehill@kxcalgary.com