Knox Presbyterian Church is welcoming community members to its 125th anniversary open house and worship this weekend.
The church has been located at 403 East Columbia St. since it was founded in 1891.
“One of the things we are very proud of is our building has stood for 125 years, the full 125 years, at that historical location,” said Minister Richard Watson. “We really want to get involved with the community.”
The church is currently home to meeting spaces for groups like Scouts and Beavers, as well as community organizations and Zumba classes. Until earlier this year, it had provided space for an out-of-school program.
The church continues to attract attention with messages posted on the sign in front of the church – some that have been spread far and wide on social media like Twitter and Facebook.
“We get tons of feedback,” Watson said. “Almost always, especially within the past year, it’s positive. People love to drive by and look and see if there is a new one there. It really is one of our big industries, you could say.”
Knox Presbyterian Church is inviting anyone who has attended the church in the past to return for an anniversary worship at 11 a.m. and open house from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.
“This Sunday is what we call our reunion/open house. It’s open for everyone, especially we are trying to get people who have been involved in the church or come in the past. We look forward to them coming again,” he said. “There is refreshments. It’s a reunion-style event. We’ve got displays and photographs and a picture show happening. Mostly it’s there for people to come in and talk.”
Looking to the future, Watson said Knox Presbyterian Church hopes to be a blessing to the community and help people feel good about themselves and do good things.
Have your say
Royal City residents are invited to have a say in how the city will develop over the next 25 years.
City of New Westminster staff will facilitate the table discussions and get residents’ feedback on the draft land-use map. The first session is on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Lord Kelvin Elementary School gymnasium, 1010 Hamilton St. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon and the afternoon session is from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Register online at ourfuturecitysept24.eventbrite.ca.
Take a trip to Tuscany and help local seniors
The Seniors Services Society is hard at work on plans for this year’s Evening in Tuscany fundraiser.
The event, which features a dinner, entertainment and a silent and live auction with MC Peter Legge, is taking place on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at La Perla Ballroom in River Market. Evening in Tuscany is raising funds for a variety of programs that help local seniors, including Meals on Wheels, bus trips, information and referral services and more.
Tickets are $100 and (with a $50 tax receipt) are available at www.seniorsservicessociety.ca or 604-520-6621.
