Community News
Hunger - awareness and funds
On October 21, an enthusiastic team from Knox joined over 150 other walkers at CCSAC's third annual "Walk for the Centre" to raise funds for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre. In addition to offering a great... Read More
Knox Doors Open
Again this year Knox connected with the community as it took part in Doors Open, Ottawa. Over the two days, more than 300 people visited. Many remarked that they often pass the building but have never entered.... Read More
Letter of Repentance to LGBTQI Community
The Rev. Peter Bush, Moderator of the 2017 General Assembly recently published a Letter of Repentance for the church's failure to be a safe and welcoming space for members of the LGBQTI community. In the letter,... Read More
Remembering Together
Forty to fifty people of many faiths came together in Geneva Hall at Knox on January 28th to remember those killed and wounded while at prayers in a mosque in Quebec City, just a year before. On the first Friday... Read More
Robbie Burns Dinner a Success
On January 25th, the actual the birthday of the Scottish Bard, some 80 people joined to celebrate at Knox. The traditional toasts - to the immortal memory, to the lassies, and in centre place, to THE HAGGIS, were... Read More
Knox Garden and City of Ottawa
The small garden at 227 Elgin street is widely considered a special gem, according to Catherine McKenney, councillor for Somerset Ward. She made the remark on sunday, October 29th as Knox celebrated the addition of... Read More
Another Successful Bazaar
The rooms of Knox were filled with people on Saturday, October 28th, finding bargains at the annual bazaar. Over 300 attended, with roughly 1/3 stopping by the cafe to buy coffee and a sweet snack, or a sandwich... Read More
Items revealed for Silent Auction at Knox Bazaar
The 2017 Knox Bazaar again includes a silent auction - and this time, we have donors willing to provide services as well as the more usual tiems. A complete list can be found under the Events listing, but to whet... Read More