About Knox
Who We Are and What we Believe
All are welcome.We are an inclusive, welcoming, caring and affirming Christian community. You are welcome here no matter what your faith background, or educational background. You are welcome here no matter who you love, or if you consider yourself Christian, quasi-Christian or not-yet Christian. You are welcome here if you have an open mind and an open heart and are willing to join with others in the exploration of faith, a desire to live with integrity and compassion, and a hope to be part of a meaningful community.
We are glad that God brought you here. If you are looking for a place to rest, to grow, to heal, to be challenged, to offer your gifts, there is a place for you in Knox United Church. This website offers a snapshot of who we are and what we do. Knox is a vibrant community - there is always lots happening! Look for updates on activities through Sunday morning announcements. The weekly E-Blast, This Week at Knox (weekly), our website, and the church signs.We would love to get to know you over coffee or tea after our 10:30 a.m. service in our gathering hall, which is also called the narthex. We invite you to be part of our church family."For where two or three come together in my name, I am there with them"
Matthew!18:20 Good News Bible
Our Vision Statement
Our vision... We the congregation of Knox United Church publicly proclaim our commitment in becoming an open and welcoming community of faith. We are declaring we are welcoming to everyone regardless of age, race, ability, sexual orientation and gender identity. Everyone is welcome here. Through the process of honouring diversity and challenging injustice with those who bear the weightof discrimination, we commit ourselves to openness, growth, education, love and acceptance.
Meet our Team
John Lindsay-Botten - Director of Music and Worship Arts
John Lindsay-Botten
A Music grad of Mt. A (’93), John Lindsay-Botten has been active in church music since he was 11, and since 2004 in Greater Halifax, John’s been involved with St. Andrew’s and Bedford United Churches, Calvin Presbyterian Church and the Cathedral Church of All Saints, to name a few.
He is also a private music instructor, professional vocalist, actor, composer and arranger, as well as husband to Vanessa and father to Mariella and Barrett. Lastly, he founded and continues to direct the East Coast Carolling Co., bringing holiday harmonies to Halifax and beyond.
You can contact John at music@knoxsackville.ca
Rev Tom Woods
