Katie Mack -The Perimeter Institute: The end of the universe- astrophysically speaking: Katie Mack is a theoretical cosmologist who holds the Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at the Perimeter Institute. She will speak about her 2020 book, The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking), which presents a scientific overview of the end of the universe.

Creation Care Book Study (Zoom)

Tending Tomorrow:  Courageous Change for People and Planet 
by Leah Reesor-Keller

Join others at Knox for an online study of this thought-provoking book by local author Leah Reesor-Keller, who spoke at Knox in September during the Season of Creation.

7:30-9 pm, Wednesday evenings (Jan. 21, Jan. 28, & Feb. 4)

All parents and caregivers with babies, toddlers or preschoolers are invited to join us for this drop-in time that includes free play, music and story time, a simple craft/play dough, time for conversation and support, and gym time (plasma cars, balls, parachute, etc).

We invite all young adults (approx 18 to 35ish), whether you are a student, working, or in-between, to gather for lunch, meaningful theological conversation, deepened faith and connections. RSVP to Courtney by the Wednesday before the gathering.

Stuart McTavish - What on Earth: Stuart will talk about rare-earth minerals that are truly rare and also critical minerals, which have become a major focus in the news.  All of this excitement is driven by both low-emission transportation targets and by modest goals for low-carbon generation of electricity. Mining is sexy; our lives depend on it.

WINTER BOOK STUDY on Zoom
Tending Tomorrow:  Courageous Change for People and Planet 
by Leah Reesor-Keller

Join others at Knox for an online study of this thought-provoking book by local author Leah Reesor-Keller, who spoke at Knox in September during the Season of Creation.

7:30-9 pm, Wednesday evenings (Jan. 21, Jan. 28, & Feb. 4)

All parents and caregivers with babies, toddlers or preschoolers are invited to join us for this drop-in time that includes free play, music and story time, a simple craft/play dough, time for conversation and support, and gym time (plasma cars, balls, parachute, etc).

MCC - Paul Spencer will be joining us to talk about the Mennonite Central Committee Meat Cannery, which opened in New Hamburg in January 2025. The goal of this operation is to help deal with food insecurity by producing nutritious food which can be shipped around the world.

Joe Mancini - The Working Centre: Making Home began by rethinking 97 Victoria N, The Working Centre's 100-year-old industrial building. The project brought together developers, architects, lawyers, planners, engineers and local builders, all of whom were committed to remaking the property into a purpose-built hub supporting both people experiencing homelessness and those who are precariously housed. Making Home will provide a campus model of housing, including a community gathering space, healthcare and mental health supports and beautiful architecture

Peter Rasberry-  Gaia's Gifts:  Gaia was the Greek earth-goddess or Mother Earth.  As a hobby photographer, Peter is excited to share his deep connection to nature through some of his images and experiences. His photographs have appeared in several wildlife publications and were on exhibit at Environment Canada's Biosphere Museum in 2010.

We invite all young adults (approx 18 to 35ish), whether you are a student, working, or in-between, to gather for lunch, meaningful theological conversation, deepened faith and connections. RSVP to Courtney by the Wednesday before the gathering.

Lawrie Carter: The Camino - My Camino Walk: A compilation of photos taken and reflections upon my 750 km walk on the Way of St James across Northern Spain - the El Camino De Santiago.

A representative from Ontario Health at Home will join us to make a presentation on medical assistance in dying (MAID) and end-of-life decisions.

Hugh Donnelly and friend(s) will share with us some Irish music for St. Patrick’s Day.

Kyra Chisholm: Kyra is the Plan Manager for Climate Action Waterloo Region. ClimateActionWR is a collaboration between local organizations, community members, and municipalities within Waterloo Region.. The recommendations, actions, and strategies detailed in TransformWR outline how we can work collaboratively to achieve an equitable, prosperous, resilient, low-carbon future.

We invite all young adults (approx 18 to 35ish), whether you are a student, working, or in-between, to gather for lunch, meaningful theological conversation, deepened faith and connections. RSVP to Courtney by the Wednesday before the gathering.

Cathie Stewart Savage: Cathie joins us from ALIVe (Awareness of Low Income Voices), which provides mutual aid to people living with low income, and Poverty Professors, who educate people about what it’s like to live with low income, and to provide education to people living with low income to find the resources to manage what they’re doing.

The Bearded Baritones are a barbershop quartet from Kitchener.. They sing traditional barbershop, modern a cappella, and everything in between.

David Gascoigne: David is affectionately known as the Bird Man by the folks at W@K. He is currently working on a new presentation.

Westmount Pharmacy - Salish Mistry and Jennifer Jacobi: The local pharmacist now plays an even greater role in our healthcare. Join us for this important and interesting update.

Full House Brass - Deb Lacoste and her group are a brass quintet based in the K-W - Stratford area. We look forward to having them entertain us for our last gathering of this season.