Programs

- Expanding Your Sunday Morning Experience -

Adults

Praying in Colour
(Choose between alternate Wednesday evenings October 7 to December 2 at 7:30 p.m., OR alternate Wednesday afternoons October 14 to December 9 at 1:30 p.m.)
Do you wonder what you are doing when you pray? Do you wonder how to pray for others? Do you ever find yourself wandering, or losing focus when you pray? You are invited to join this facinating group study, as together we will explore some techniques and helpful aids to make prayer more meaningful.
Facilitated by Steven Johann. To register phone 780-439-1718, ext 223.

Short term contemporary theological studies

"First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of God" Part 1 (October 18 - November 22, 2009) – The latest in the DVD series Living the Questions authored by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossman, "First Light" focuses on Jesus and his time. Part 2 will be offered in January and February 2010.

Coordinators: Katharine Moore and Janice Higa. Registration is by sign-up sheet at the Pastoral Care Desk.

Seniors

Tuesdays beginning November 24, 2009 – Exercise Program for Seniors
This program includes walking, strength work in chairs and stretching.
Clare and Willie Algajer will meet you in the gym from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Youth

Youth Group Intended for Junior High and High School aged youth, activities take place throughout the year, facilitated by the youth worker on staff. Watch for announcements in The Morning Glory.

Children

Church School – Knox-Met Church School will have two classes this year
for children aged 3-12, and a separate youth program for those in Grades 7-12. Our nursery welcomes toddlers and infants, and parents can remain there with their children during worship if they wish. The School is introducing an exciting new curriculum entitled "Seasons of the Spirit."
Coordinators: Christine and Kevin Gue

Women

Knox-Met Women's Group – Join this friendly group of women who meet on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. An informative program is planned for each meeting, and a ministry of hospitality is offered through the preparation and serving of supper at the Service for Special People twice a year, catering for memorial services and the Poinsettia Tea, and the presentation of bibles to Grade 3 children of the Church School.

Women’s Breakfasts – Join other women from Knox-Met at the Upper Crust Cafe (10909 86 Avenue) on the second Saturday of alternate months at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast and great conversation with Jean Greenhill and Kathie Reith.
The next breakfast is scheduled for November 7, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

Women’s Retreat – a yearly retreat is held in April at Rundle’s Mission

Comfort and Joy – a yearly retreat day or evening is held before Advent

Men

Men's Breakfasts – A popular series of four stimulating Saturday morning breakfast talks organized by Les Duxbury, Steve Hoskin, Darrell Yaremko, and our excellent cook, Chris Meintzer. Tickets are on sale after morning service for three successive Sunday's prior to each breakfast. Everyone (male or female) is welcome!
Fall dates – October 3 and November 28 at 8:45 a.m. in the lounge.

All

Culture Club– Poetry nights, film nights, concerts, plays and other cultural
outings are planned throughout the year. An annual film series on a particular theme takes place on four Sunday evenings during Lent.
Facilitators: Lori Stewart and Jack Jervis

Poinsettia Tea– Saturday November 21 2009, afternoon
This traditional fall event is co-hosted by the Congregational Life Committee and the Knox-Met Women's Group.

Potluck Lunches – periodically after church lunches are organized

Church Picnic – each June a lunch and games are planned

Services for Special People – in the fall and spring a worship service is held for people from care homes in Edmonton followed by supper

Church Library – a small library with current theological books is located on the main floor outside the sanctuary