Programs

- Expanding Your Sunday Morning Experience -

Adults

Faith enrichment for Adults – this is preparation for confirmation and an opportunity for an exploration of the Christian faith. This begins Mid-January.

Short term contemporary theological studies

What's Next After "Saving Jesus" Series – The twelve-part series "Saving Jesus" concluded on March 2, and we would like to thank all the people who took part in the discussions each week. It was a very faith-filled experience for us all, one that helped us re-evaluate our Christian beliefs.

We have obtained another twelve-part series called "Eclipsing Empire". It is a travel log of St. Paul's journey through the Roman world. The series is hosted by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan, and we are planning to again offer the series in two sections - six parts in the fall of 2008 and six more in early 2009.

To give you some idea of the series, which is a definite departure from the focus of "Living the Questions" and "Saving Jesus", we will be hosting a session in a few weeks' time at which we will show the first episode and then discuss how best to structure the offering of the series at Knox- Metropolitan this fall.
So please watch for an announcement in a future edition of the Morning Glory, and join us following worship to preview "Eclipsing Empire".

Seniors

Tuesdays in March 2008 – Knox-Met Seniors – "Change is in the Air"

Tuesday, March 18, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the church lounge
"Adapting to Changes in Our Life" Our special speaker is Doneka Simmons, a social worker from SAGE (The Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton).

Tuesday, March 25, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the church lounge
"Easter" - What does Easter have to do with Change? Finding spiritual support as we deal with life transitions.

Youth

Youth Group is an opportunity for youth in Grades 7-12 to get together and do activities that involve group building, social activism, service and fun! We meet two or three times a month, and newsletters are sent out with information about activities every couple of months. Youth Group is a great opportunity to make friends and have meaningful experiences in a safe space.
Leader: – youth worker

University and college students – periodically a gathering will happen
Leader: – youth worker

Children

Church school – for children and youth aged 3 to grade 12.
Our curriculum is called Bible Quest with a focus on our scripture stories and making connections with our life.

Women

Women of the United Church – the first Monday of each month a group of senior women meet

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 Breakfast – four times a year on Saturday mornings men in the congregation organize a talk and breakfast

All

Poinsettia Tea – in the late fall a tea and bazaar is planned

Rummage Sale – the weekend after Labour Day a major garage-like sale is held

Potluck Lunches – periodically after church lunches are organized

Church Picnic – each June a lunch and games are planned

Monthly Bread and Soup congregational discussions – sponsored by the Stewardship Committee – a theme is chosen for discussion after lunch of soup and bread

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 full library with current theological books is located downstairs