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SHARED MINISTRY CAMPOUT: JUNE 19-21, 2026 You are invited to join us at beautiful Camp Bimini for the newly renamed Shared Ministry CAMPOUT! Mark your calendars for June 19 – 21, and come enjoy a relaxed, welcoming weekend for all ages. Food and accommodations are included – campers can choose cabins or bring a tent.  Activities are optional and community led. If you have a skill or passion you can share -crafts, mediation, hiking, sports or something entirely your own – we’d love to hear from you.  Registration and payment is due by Friday June 12, 2026. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Tickets are now available for our annual Christmas Concert! Tickets can be purchased online or in-person through the church office or Tuckey's Home Hardware (Wortley Village). Christmas starts here! This popular holiday concert remains a beloved Christmas tradition after 25 years! Famous for its lively mix of traditional and gospel Christmas music, along with uplifting sing-a-long carols, this concert has brought holiday cheer to thousands as they return year after year to kick-off the season. The Choir of Wesley-Knox United Church directed by Karen Schuessler, is joined by the incomparable Denise Pelley, organ and band, with appearances by the Luminaria Junior and Mysterium Youth Choirs. Click here to purchase tickets online!

Director of Children and Youth Programming, Wesley-Knox is an affirming community committed to diversity and inclusion. Part time- 8-10 hours/week Position Description: Director of Children and Youth Programming is responsible for the faith formation of children and youth through: organizing and overseeing weekly classes on Sunday mornings through providing opportunity for children and youth to participate meaningfully in all aspects of church life through: worship, spiritual development, mission, fellowship, and intergenerational relationships. Position Requirements: Excellent communication and time management skills, Leadership for both youth and adult volunteers, Strong background in faith-based education, Experience working with church organizations, Technological literacy- communication and office productivity software/hardware, Certified First Aid and Successful Vulnerable Sector screening, An appreciation and willingness to work within the United Church of Canada ethos For more information please contact wesleyknox@bellnet.ca or apgartaylorrob@gmail.com Please send a letter of interest and resume to: apgartaylorrob@gmail.com. Application Deadline: August 10, 2025.

The consultation portion of the “Lifting the Lid” process by Reléven has been completed. Reléven has provided a final report of their findings and recommendations and as we promised we are sharing the report with you. It is a large document (65 pages) that provides some very important and useful information for us. We are making it available to you now so that you have time to read, digest and perhaps spark some questions. In September, Kendra Fry will be back to provide a verbal review of the report along with time for questions and answers. There will also be three information sessions available to drop in for conversation and another opportunity to ask questions. In the meantime, please take some time over the summer months to read the report at your leisure. This report can be downloaded from the MEMBERS ONLY SECTION OF THE WEBSITE. If you do not know the password, please contact the Church Office or contact us through social media.

Family Camp: June 13-15, 2025 Join us for a weekend at Camp Bimini (near Stratford) for families of all shapes and sizes! Families will be staying in cabins and the weekend will include hikes, games, campfire, community meals, swimming and more! Cost: $100/person (full weekend), $70/person (1 night), $30 person (day use). Subsidies available upon request.   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  Registration forms and payment are due Friday June 6.

Releven Workshop Report Thank you everyone who attended the Releven Workshop on February 23rd. Attached below is the report detailing the findings, you can read it below or click here to download a PDF copy. Next Steps: Our congregational team continues to meet and is planning opportunities for you to share you dreams and wishes with us between now and Easter. If you have any questions, feel free to talk to any of us! Congregational Team: EJ Lamb, Carl Hearn, Kim Peaker-Roes, Martin Horak, Karen Pincombe, Mallory Brennan

Kim is a dedicated professional in child and youth work with a background from Fanshawe College. Growing up in London, Ontario, she was actively involved in the local music scene, participating in various children and youth choirs. Now residing in Wortley Village with her family, Kim works as an educational assistant, contributing significantly to her community. Her passion for supporting and empowering young people drives her to create environments where they can develop and thrive.   From Karen: I am very happy to report that we have a new Choir Administrator to take over from Mary Bee Haworth! Kim Lankocz (pronounced Lang-cosh), is an Educational Assistant at Byron Somerset P.S. and so has extensive experience with and a love for children. As well, she sang in the Junior Choirs of both Wesley-Knox and Metropolitan United Churches when she was a girl, so she understands the nature of the organization and the main aspects of the job. Her warm, ready smile and her sparkly personality will make her the perfect point person—the first face of the program that parents and children see—for our unique Children and Youth Community Choir (CYCC) Program!