Former Moderator Bill Phipps and his partner Carolyn Pogue, were in Thunder Bay in October. Bill led a workshop based on his book, Cause for Hope; while Carolyn's event focussed on Peace in a multi-faith community. The Very Rev. Bill Phipps is seen here with event organizers, Peter Vanderkam, Bob Thompson and John Palko,

Paul Rumbolt,
singer/songwriter/hymnwriter
entertained at Knox Pruden's WonderCafe
on Thanksgiving weekend.

Knox Pruden votes in Fair Trade

At their Annual Meeting on Feb 10 the congregation of Knox Pruden voted to use only Fair Trade Coffee and Tea in their after Church WonderCafe. Other pastoral charges who are using only Fair Trade coffee are invited to notify the Webweaver so that we can add to this list.

Progressive Christianity in Thunder Bay

Christina Stricker, Current River United, thanks The Rev. Gretta Vosper (See Feb 05 Observer p.16) for her presentations in Thunder Bay. Gretta spoke about the Progressive Christianity Movement. At Westminster United and Current River United she looked at current trends toward a more realistic expression of Christian beliefs in worship; as well as tracing Christianity from early beliefs to traditional and later progressive thought, espoused by such well known authors as Bishop John Spong (Bishop Spong was guest speaker at Conference in the early nineties) and Canadian Tom Harpur (The Pagan Christ).

The events attracted many United Church folk, including some from out of town, as well as Roman Catholics and Unitarians.

David "Oscar" Ivany

recently attended

the AGM of Affirm United

and sent in this picture

of the parade.

Members of Cambrian Presbytery were prominent at the 2005 meeting of the Conference of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario. President Roberta Beyer led delegates through the 3 days of business,including much hassling over the budget. The meeting culminated in the Celebration of Ministries on Sunday morning.

Roberta

Cheryl
Cheryl Kinney-Matheson was ordained, George Bott was chosen as President-Elect and Jack White was honoured on his retirement. At a brief Presbytery meeting during Saturday lunch, Bob Foley was installed as Chair of Presbytery for the coming year.

George

Bob

Jack
Matsy Kenney served on the Conference Planning Committee; and Doreen Lankshear-Smith on the News Release team.

For the Conference News Release,summarizing the meeting,click here.

The second group of 15 people has arrived safely in Rwanda, under the leadership of Ray & Eleanor Dunn. They will continue to help with the buidling of a school. Up to date news can be found on the Knox Shuniah web site.

Cambrian Calls (Winter Presbytery in Thunder Bay)

Red Lake-Cochenour Children help Rwandan Children

Nancy Phillips helped to organize a Fall Supper and presentation about Nu-vision Ministry, Rwanda,on the 23rd of October 04. When Kay deBoer, age 12, and Tamara Woof, age 11, heard about Nu-Vision from the advertising, they organized a yard sale to help raise money for Nu-Vision. They started by selling their Barbie dolls and personal items. When others in Red Lake heard about it they brought items for the sale too. Altogether the girls raised $420.00 for the work in Rwanda. Well done girls! God bless you for this!

Also 11 sponsors came forward to sponsor young people to go to school in Rwanda. Well done Red Lake, and Cochenour Anglican/United Churches!

Prayers to Share - Year A
has been published by Wood Lake Books
Congratulations to the Rev. David Sparks on the publication of this third book in the series of responsive prayers
for the Revised Common Lectionary.

A NEW FAMILY MEMBER FOR DRYDEN

Emily Grace Lockhart uttered her borning cry at 2.43 a.m. Monday August 23 to Laura & Ross Lockart. Pictures to follow.

KNOX SHUNIAH LED RWANDA PROJECT

The first of the 3 ecumenical groups to build a school house in Rwanda left at the end of July. 2 more groups of 15 will go in 2005. For more information and pictures see the Knox Shuniah site here

A NEW FAMILY MEMBER IN THE ATIKOKAN MANSE

Rev. Gord & Patti Waldie

announce the birth

of their second child, a daughter - Devyn Rose, at 2:37 pm on Tuesday May 11th.

A baby sister for Sarah Grace.

.

KNOX PRUDEN 90 YEARS OLD

Knox United Church, Pruden Steet, Thunder Bay celebrated its 90th anniversary on February 22nd. Knox was a child of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fort William. When the current St. Andrew's building was erected the old St. Andrew's was put on rollers and pulled by horses (not visible). It is seen here on 13 July 1913 at the corner of May and Leith Streets on its move from Brodie Street to Pruden Street, where in February 1914 it became Knox Presbyterian Church, Fort William. In 1925, Knox, as a fully independent congregation, voted to go into church union, becoming Knox United Church on June 10, 1925.

Beware red-haired clergy!

When a minister challenges

a congregation to surpass

the M & S goal, beware.

When this happened in January

the Rev. Gord Waldie, of Atikokan

made good his promise to dye his hair red

if the goal was beaten.

KNOX SHUNIAH BOOSTS M & S

Knox Shuniah has almost doubled its M & S target this year. Congratulations, Knox!
Led by Knox, 3 separate groups will go to Rwanda over the next year to help build a school house. For more info see the Knox web site

KNOX KENORA


  • $1425 was raised for the Beads of Hope Campaign
  • Treaty 3 and the christian Peacemakers Team spoke on the dispute over clear cutting at Grassy Narrows.
  • Healing Touch treatments are being offered by both ministers & members of the congregations who have completed 3 Healing Pathway workshops.
  • Dan Essery has been recognized as an Inquirer.
  • Monthly Friday Night Live is a popular intergenerational interdenominational event.

SCREENING GUIDELINES

As promised at Presbytery the guidelines for screening are now available here.

Updated 11/06/08

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