Knox-Metropolitan United Church
EXPANDING
YOUR SUNDAY MORNING EXPERIENCE
WINTER/SPRING
pROGRAMS 2012
At
Knox-Met, there are a number of ways in which you can join others in the
Christian experience beyond Sunday morning worship. Listed here are both special events planned
for the season, and ongoing programs in which all can participate. Watch The Morning Glory
bulletin insert for further information.
SPECIAL
WINTER/SPRING EVENTS
Inside Disaster
Part
1: Sunday, January 8
Part 2: Sunday
February 5
Lunch:
12 noon (freewill offering)
Film and
discussion 12:30-1:45 pm
With
first-hand knowledge of the
Facilitator: Dennis Filips
The United Voices of
Sunday,
January 15
Lunch:
12 noon (freewill offering)
Slides and
discussion: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Members of
the Knox-Met Choir will present a summary of the UVE’s
exciting tour this past summer, with stops at Bath Abbey,
Lenten Pancake Brunch
Sunday,
February 26, following worship
The gym is
the place to be for a meal of delicious pancakes served up by a terrific team
of flapjackers.
(Join the fun and volunteer!)
Tickets are sold, which benefit the Inner City Pastoral Ministry.
Contact: Nancy Kerr
Lenten Film Series
Three
Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, 6:30 pm
Now in its 11th
Lenten season! Join Jack and Lori in the
church lounge for three exciting and challenging films on the theme “Family
Dynamics.” Bring your views and your
opinions, we’ll provide the licorice!
Facilitators: Lori Stewart and Jack Jervis
Faith
Enrichment Sundays
Five Sundays, March, 4, 11, 18, April 15, 22
Lunch: 12 noon (freewill
offering)
DVD and discussion: 12:30-1:30 pm
Our series continues from the fall with five interactive sessions during
Lent and Easter based on Walter Brueggemann’s
thought-provoking DVD presentations entitled “Countering the Pharaoh’s
Production-Consumption Society Today.” Faith
Enrichment Sundays are of spiritual interest to all within our congregation,
and are ideal as a part of the preparation for faith formation, confirmation,
or renewal of baptism for adults.
For further information,
contact Steven Johann at the church office
9th
Street Players Spring Play: Charley’s
Aunt by Brandon Thomas
June 1, 2
(evening), June 3 (matinee)
A delightful way to round out the season!
The Players will charm you with their 22nd annual live
theatre production, featuring this classic, hilarious romp about mistaken
identities! Fun for the whole
family! Directed by
Elizabeth Johannson.
Tickets go on
sale in May. Watch for posters and
further announcements.
A strong team
of parent-teachers dedicate themselves each week to the fostering of Christian
education for children. Classes for age
3 to Grade 6 meet on Sunday mornings, and also engage in fundraising activities
each Advent and Lenten season. Our
nursery welcomes small children, where parents can remain during worship if
they wish. Registration is ongoing.
Coordinators: Christine and Kevin Gue
Youth
Group
Junior and senior high-school-aged youth gather with Camille each Sunday
for a time of fun and spiritual practice.
City-wide activities also take place at various times. Forming part of the Sunday meetings this term
will be interactive instruction with a view towards confirmation in the
Staff Youth Worker: Camille Kamphuis
Knox-Met
Women’s Group
A
long-standing institution with its roots in the UCW (United Church Women) and
its antecedents, this friendly group meets on the second Monday of every month
at 1:30 pm. It plans a special program
each month, and offers a ministry of hospitality for events throughout the year
such as weddings, funerals and special services for shut-ins.
Contact: Margo Lenos
Knox-Met Choir
This SATB
ensemble leads music in Sunday worship with hymns and anthems in a variety of
styles, and performs a major choral work with orchestra each spring. Practices are Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30.
Director: Warren Mack
The
Gathering
Anyone is
welcome to join this ad hoc choir as it
gathers informally on specified Saturday mornings at 11 am to learn a piece of
contemporary music to sing in worship the next day.
Winter/spring Sundays are January 22 and April
1.
Contact: Judy Meintzer
Chancel
Ringers
This
dedicated bell choir meets Tuesdays at 7:15 pm, and participates regularly in
worship services.
Director: Lois Samis
Knox-Met’s resident drama group interprets God’s word through
dramatic scenes in worship, and performs a major secular production annually. There is a role especially for you! Meetings are announced in The Morning Glory.
Don’t Miss Charley’s Aunt, June 1-3 the
Contact: Gina Varty
Exercise Program for Seniors
Exercise with
other seniors each Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. The class includes walking, strength work and
stretching.
Facilitators: Clare and Willie Algajer
A
popular series of stimulating Saturday morning breakfast talks to which all (male
and female) are welcome! Tickets are on
sale following worship on three successive Sundays prior to each breakfast.
Dates and speakers are March 3 (Coln O’Carroll) and April 28 (Jim Stewart).
Contact: Chris Meintzer
Women’s Breakfast
Join
other women from Knox-Met at the Upper Crust Café (
Winter/spring dates are January 14, March 10 and
May 12.
Contact: Kathie Reith
Wonder Café
Connect
with friends in the Church Library (off the Narthex) Sundays at 10 am over a
hot cup of coffee before worship. Browse
through our collection of spiritual books and books for children. All are welcome.
Information in this
brochure is subject to change. Check The Morning
Glory for updates.