Current Ministry
The church is involved with various outreach and social projects, particularly focusing on the homeless, and has been at front of the movement to welcome gays, lesbians and the transgendered individuals into the United Church. In March 2007, after a vote at its annual congregational meeting, Knox became an affirming congregation, committed to work for the full inclusion and affirmation of all people in the life and work of the church.
Knox also runs an adult education programme open to people of all faiths based in the Knox Centre. A new dimension was added to this part of the Knox ministry in 2006 with the establishment of the Knox Centre Theatre Collective for authors and playwrights.
The church has one of the largest Casavant Frères organs in western Canada. This forms the centre of a strong music program. A permanent labyrinth was opened in 2005 and is open for daily meditations. The building is now also well-known throughout the area as a venue for musical concerts of all kinds and is working to become more involved in the arts community in Calgary.
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