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Covenanting Service-Rev. Nina Fulford

Covenanting Service for Rev. Nina Fulford

Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Dorset Pavillion (across from the Dorset Museum)

Pastor Doreen Mason (Evergreen P.C.) will provide the reflection

We celebrate the covenant promises of the Lake of Bays Pastoral Charge, Shining Waters Region (Rev. Kathleen Taylor as rep), and Rev. Nina Fulford as our one-year appointee 

Please bring a chair and appropriate clothing for the weather. We ask that you follow Covid protocols (masked, socially distanced, double vaxed). We regret that due to Covid restrictions, there will not be a reception following the service

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Support the Knox Revitalization Project, Dorset

Hello Friends and Supporters of Knox United Church

Well here we are, still in this difficult time of change and uncertainty.  Small rural churches, like Knox United in Dorset, have used this time to reflect and sometimes struggle with new ways to be relevant and to serve their wider communities while maintaining a familiar presence in those communities.A persistent barrier for Knox to developing new projects and innovative community programs has been realities such as crumbling stairs and safe accessible access to the building.  The new Food Rescue program highlighted the need for major improvements to the Knox church and access to it for members, visitors and volunteers and to provide more community programs.Discussions exploring how to get help with the project led to a remarkable partnership with Sandy MacKay, general contractor, and the Dorset Community Partnership Fund which allowed us to proceed with the Revitalization Project.  The project is moving forward with a signed engineering plan, grant applications and now fundraising which is off to a great start with two grants received totaling $7,500.Our fundraising goal for 2021-22 is $80,000 and the Revitalization Project will address:

  1. Accessibility: Remake stairs, walkways and entrances with the addition of ramps
  2. Flexible Use of Church Building: Develop interior spaces for multipurpose use
  3. Green & Sustainable Improvements: Siding, windows, insulation and septic upgrades
  4. Enhance/Increase Capacity for Community Programs: Continuation of the winter Food Rescue project, random acts of kindness, book clubs, pie fundraisers and seniors gift baskets.  Provide future opportunities like concerts, art shows, small group social activities, meetings and more!
  5. Preserve Heritage and Church Presence: Knox has been an integral part of the history of Dorset since 1894.  It is the only remaining church in the village offering church services, weddings, funerals, fellowship and opportunities for community volunteering.

 To donate by cheque make payable to Knox United Church and send to:Knox United Churchc/o  Box 213Dorset, ON   P0A 1E0Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number with your donation to receive a receipt.To donate online:  https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/61962/donation  Canada Helps receipts will be issued from the site.Thank you in advance for your donation and support which will ensure Knox will remain a vibrant part of the Dorset Community. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Blessings and good health to all,Your Knox Revitalization Project Committee                                                Vina Parker   (705) 766-1810Joanne Buss  (705) 635-1821Brian Lynch   (705) 766-1148

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Cancelled - Dorset Remembrance Day Service

Unfortunately, Knox United Church has decided to cancel their annual Remembrance Day Service at the parkette this year due to COVID-19.

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Fundraiser for Dave MacDonald

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Emergency Cancellation of Services.

EMERGENCY CANCELLATION OF SERVICES - weather would be the major cause of a cancellation - Donna will make that decision by 8am - if in doubt check your email or expect a phone call.

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