Insights on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Pastor Debbie Whaley of Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church offers her impressions and insights on this complicated situation. Debbie lived briefly in Bethlehem in the West Bank, has led more than a dozen pilgrimages to the Holy Land, and enjoys many connections with friends and leaders in the Middle East. While no expert, her approach has been to listen and try to understand both narratives of this fraught political battlefield.Please join us for three evenings, 7-8:30pm at Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church. Or, click here to join by Zoom.
- Wed. 6/9 The Israeli Narrative
- Wed. 6/16 The Palestinian Narrative
- Wed. 6/23 How Palestinian Christians See the Conflict
Feast Returns - June 13 at 4:30 pm
Feast, our new opportunity for family spiritual growth and building community together. The concept is simple:Worship. At 4:30 we’ll gather on the church lawn for a brief family worship service. The service will be child friendly. We will pray, sing songs that are easy to learn, and teach a Bible story. We’ll give you tools you can use at home.
Bible Study and Play. Following worship, we’ll have play and learning opportunities for the kids, youth can go to Knox Youth Group, and adults will have a chance to go deeper with the story from worship as we learn and grow together.
Supper. Around 6:00, we’ll give you an easy way to get the family fed. Knox’s professional caterer will provide a healthy boxed meal you can order in advance, or you can bring your own.
We've decided to embrace the cicada invasion and will hold the next FEAST on June 13th! No, cicadas are not on the dinner menu, but there are rumors that a few Knox dads may step up for a cicada-eating challenge! Feel free to submit recipes...seriously. We'll see if we can convince them!
Click here for all the details and to register to attend FEAST.
STOP THE VIOLENCE!
Date TBD - Stay Tuned!
Third Church
Third and Knox Churches are dedicated to working with the local District 3 police to create a powerful presence in East Westwood to reduce and prevent violence, especially that which impacts children. As you know, the Youth Center at Third Church is a special safe-haven in the neighborhood; one that provides solid development of positive character, sportsmanship, hope, and joy. With the addition of Praise God Park and the Community Garden, more than ever it is a place where youth and families gather after school and on weekends. Therefore, it is vital that this area remain a “safe-space."
This important "Stop the Violence!" event will include community speakers, resource tables, and games and you are invited! It will be a very family friendly event and a great chance to interact with our brothers and sisters at Third Church. If you come, bring a friend!
Please also consider donating one or more $10+ gift cards for stores like Kroger, Target, Walmart, Visa or Amazon. Your donation may be deposited in the small pencil box marked “Stop the Violence” just inside the Michigan Avenue lot door, starting Monday June 7th through Thursday June 17th.
Mindful Mornings
June 19, 10:00 am via Zoom (link to come)
Mindful Mornings, at its heart, is a gathering of people who want to approach life from a contemplative perspective, open and attentive to the presence of Spirit in their lives, and who want to support one another in that process. None of us are experts; the main requirement is showing up with an open spirit. We try a variety of contemplative prayer practices that have been part of Christian practice for centuries.
Parents Night Out
June 25 at 5:30pm (drop-off by 6:30pm for pizza dinner)
The wonderful and amazing Knox Childcare staff will be hosting a PARENTS NIGHT OUT on Friday, June 25th to give our Knox parents a chance to go out on the town or just enjoy peace and quiet at home...or something else you come up with in the 3.5 hour window! We have spots for up to 20 children. There will be 4 childcare staff present. Other questions? Contact Tina Hubert, .
Location: Drop off in Observatory Parking lot at the playground or Knox Commons. We will also spend time in the Social Hall.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23RD. Register here.
The Knox Summer Film Series
You watch. We discuss.
Join us on July 7th at 7pm at the home of Alexa and Jim Naramore to discuss the next movie in our summer series entitled, Philomena. The film is available via library DVD or streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Apple TV, Vudu and Netflix.
Spots are limited to 10 people in one home due to current Knox Covid-19 protocols. If there is more interest, we will explore adding a second site.
Sign up here!
2022 Music & Cultural Tour
Earl Rivers, Knox Director of Music, invites members of the congregation to join with members of the Knox Choir next June 24 – July 3, 2022 on a trip to Portugal. Non-singing participants are welcome and will enjoy all the perks of the experience. Detailed information is on the attached flyer. Contact Cheryl Wood of the Knox Choir to sign up.
