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The Knox Frox sewing group at Knox Presbyterian Church in Bobcaygeon, Ont., received a very generous donation from Trentside Baptist Church in the form of a gift card for a local fabric store. In the past, the sewing group has provided quilts to assist in local outreach projects. This picture shows off the quilts that were recently donated to their local Christmas outreach for families in the area. Pictured here are two members of the sewing group, Ellen Roberts from Trentside and Myra Coene from Knox; on the right is Lucy Burke, Trentside Outreach Coordinator. Two other members from the sewing group were unable to be in the photo. The Knox congregation was so happy to partner up and show God’s love, while assisting Trentside with their local projects! Also, throughout the year, the Knox Tea and Talk Mission group donates to the local school breakfast program, the local food bank, the Salvation Army Christmas drive, and provides quilts and financial aid to the Women’s Resource Center and the Pregnancy Centre, both in Lindsay, Ont.
In June 2023, Kirk Dunn, an elder at Morningside–High Park Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ont., and known as the “Knitted Pilgrim,” journeyed to Crieff Hills Retreat Centre near Guelph, Ont., to install one of his rainbow “yarn bombs.” More than eight feet tall, the massive rainbow was wrapped around a sugar maple tree at the front entrance. It was a beautiful and eye-catching art installation that spoke of warm hospitality to guests arriving at the retreat centre, as well as to everyone driving by.
Stamford Presbyterian Church in Niagara Falls, Ont., recently celebrated their 240th anniversary. A special celebration was held on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024— with cake, of course! The Rev. Ernest van Eck from Knox College in Toronto was the guest preacher, accompanied by his wife, Maryka. Pictured next to him is the Rev. Anita Van Next with her husband, Trevor.
Two members of Burns Presbyterian Church in Feversham, Ont., were recently inducted as elders on Nov. 12, 2023: Pat Knott and Barb Shier. Pictured here are (left to right): Joan Muir, Barb Shier, the Rev. Jim Wyllie, Pat Knott, Mary Hale.
On Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, Glencoe Presbyterian Church in Glencoe, Ont., held a special service for the ordination of new church elders. Pictured in the back row (left to right) are Laurie McGill, Robert McDonald, Clerk of Session Chris Morton, Lu Brule and new elder Jennifer Ryan. In the front row are Rosemary McDonald, new elder Elizabeth VanBilsen, the Rev. Deb Dolbear VanBilsen, Joan Puspoky and Lyn Moniz. Absent from photo, elder John Cameron.
Dec. 3, 2023, was a special day in the life of Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church in Scarborough, Ont. The Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston welcomed 16 new members, either by transfer certificate or profession of faith into the church family. What a blessing!