Happy New Year! … my hope is that year will be one that is filled with good things:  some that are enjoyable, some that will provide challenge and opportunity for change and growth and some that will draw you deeper into relationship with God!

As you are reading this, I am still in Newfoundland with my family.  It is good to be Home for Christmas and I hope that each of you have had a wonderful time with your family and friends this holiday season.

For the worship video today, I have chosen to read an essay entitled Three Christianities. The author critiques what he sees as some of the destructive and life-limiting practices of the many of the current ways that Christianity is practiced.  And then shares a vision of what Christianity could look like in the future.  I expect that some of what he says will resonate with you … and some other parts will be challenging because they touch close to home.  (At least that is what happened to me!) Either way, the intention is that it provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon your own spiritual practices as well as on how we as a congregation will continue to grow in faith and love for one another.

Please use the link below to watch this week’s Worship video:

https://knox16presbyterian.ca/worship/weekly-worship-services

On the bottom of this letter are a few announcements and updates.  Going forward we will be sending out a monthly note to ensure that you are aware of the activity that is occurring in your church community.

With Blessings for a Happy New Year

Patrick

Announcements & Updates

• Scottish Themed Meet-n-Eat: Sunday January 22^nd
  • Wearing of kilts is encouraged! The Haggis will be addressed!

• Church Cancellation Policy: Please read over the policy that we will use to communicate if Sunday Worship is to be cancelled because of weather.

WINTER CANCELLATION POLICY 2022-2023

In the event of inclement winter weather, where it may be treacherous to be driving, the Knox Sixteen cancellation policy with take effect.

Cancellation of church service is the joint responsibility of the Minister and the Clerk of Session.  The decision to cancel the worship service will be made by 8:00 am on the morning of church service.

All congregation members will be advised of the cancellation by email by the Clerk of Session.  If we do not have your email address, you will be contacted by telephone by your assigned Elder, as soon as possible as to the cancellation.

The Cancellation Notice will also be posted on the Knox 16 website.

Please check your email and the website on Sunday morning for the Notice of Cancellation.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact either the Minister, or the Clerk of Session, or your assigned Elder.

Minister – Rev. Patrick Gushue……905-466-0027

Clerk – Brenda Connell……………….905-516-1534

Bryce McBain…………………………….905-827-8455

Cathie Best………………………………..905-878-7409

Gord Petrie………………………………..905-878-6150