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SUNDAY WORSHIP – 10AM
Introduction to Advent theme: Close to Home
This Sunday we begin our Advent journey as we explore the theme of Close to Home.
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COVID Health & Safety Update
Effective November 21, 2021, Knox Waterloo is requiring proof of full vaccination for those wishing to attend worship and programs at Knox.
Congregants must be able to provide proof of identification, plus proof of vaccination.
Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a paper copy of a COVID-19 vaccination receipt (final dose), or a QR code on a mobile device.
Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated or are not able to provide proof of full vaccination may be admitted access provided a negative result of an on-site rapid test which will be administered by a volunteer. Tests require 15 minutes to complete.
Other important information:
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- Masks will be required to be worn at all times by congregants.
- Social distancing in the building will be maintained.
- Seating reservation procedures will continue.
These measures will permit congregational singing during services.
The Session of Knox Waterloo believes these measures reflect our call to be both a safe and an inclusive community.
Close to Home is the theme for this Advent and Christmas season. Read Rev Hugh & Courtney’s Christmas Letter to find out what activities and events are planned for the Knox Waterloo
Community.Advent Conversations through zoom
; 2 options weekly throughout Advent (beginning November 30th): Tuesdays at 10 am OR Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
Join us throughout Advent for our conversations using the art and poetry of Sanctified Art paired with the scriptures of each week of the Advent season. Hugh and Courtney will offer an opportunity to engage in study, reflection, and conversation about the weekly themes of Advent. You can join in each week or a week at a time. The accompanying Advent devotional, with the artwork and poetry, will be emailed out next week; contact the office if you need a printed copy. Choose one of the two time options that works best with your availability.
Click HERE to sign up.
Young adults (18-35) are invited to join us for an Advent themed in-person gathering on Monday, November 29th at 7:30 pm. We will celebrate Advent and the coming of Christmas together using music, art, poetry and scripture. We will explore our Advent theme of “Close to Home.” What is home for you? Register HERE. Masks required.
Thanks to all who participated in the conversation groups, sharing thoughts and ideas that will help shape our future at Knox. The virtual Conversation Comment Board will remain up for a few weeks. If you think of something you’d like to add to our discussion, access the Comment Board and press the “+” in the bottom corner to open up a comment box. You are also welcome to visit the Comment Board to see what others have written. Comment Board
Bring in your Prayer Shawls by November 25th. You can drop them off at the Knox office during regular business hours (Mon-Thur 9 am to 4 pm; Fri 9 am – 1 pm).
In-Person Gr. 7-12 Youth Sunday School has begun!
RSVP to Carole each week so we can plan and setup for social distancing. You do not need to book a seat in the sanctuary unless you are attending the Worship service for the entire time. When you arrive, please give your name to the usher and head straight upstairs to the Knox Room where your teacher(s) will be waiting for you! Pre-school to grade 6 will remain online until further notice.
- Toiletry products
- Non-perishable food items
- Household toiletries and cleaning supplies
- Personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, shields, sanitizer)
- Snacks, treats, and small activity packs for kids
- Sanitary products for menstruation
PCC Advent Book Study
In Advent in 2021, Presbyterians across the country are invited to join a book stud
y on Adam Hamilton’s Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas (2020).
“The doctrine of the Incarnation represents one of the foundational, and some might say scandalous, claims of the Christian faith: namely, that the God who created all that is, who sustains the universe by his power, came to us in Jesus. He did not simply inspire Jesus or speak through Jesus as he might inspire or speak through people today. No, Incarnation claims that God actually became flesh in Jesus.” -– Adam Hamilton, Incarnation, p. 9.
A copy of this book is in our library. As well, we have a number of Advent books for both children and adults that are available for borrowing anytime. Click here to see a list.
Alternative Gifts – This year, give gifts with meaning. By making a donation 
in honour of a friend, teacher, or loved one, you can help to make a difference in the world through the PWS&D Gifts of Change catalogue. Giving a gift through these options is a unique way to carry out life-changing programs that are responding to needs both here at home and worlds away. Complete your online donation and fill out the ‘In Tribute’ section and a card will be sent on your behalf. Gifts of Change
Now that COP26 is over, we are hearing many comments on its successes and failures. Meanwhile, as people of faith, we wonder what we are to make of this, where do we find our hope in the Lord? Check out the COP26 virtual delegation’s blog for some insightful observations and reflections. You can also hear stirring songs that have been written for this event at Glasgow Climate Vigil.
Knox is open for in-person worship! You will need to reserve your seat online and follow health and safety protocols. Once again, if you have difficulties with the online registration system, give the office a call.
“ And the blue gentian flower, that, in the breeze, Nods lonely, of her beauteous race the last.”
— William C. Bryant
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