Knox United Church, Ayr

Today, we are living in a growing and ever-expanding community whose pace becomes more frenetic by the minute. Daily we are bombarded with demands upon our time and energy and it seems that we have little time to renew our souls and rest our bodies. That is why we at Knox United, Ayr feel that taking an hour a week to worship is so important. You may be asking, however, “Isn’t it better for me to wrap myself in a warm blanket and get some hard-earned rest? Wouldn’t that accomplish the same thing?” we believe that worship gives us even more than rest - it gives us a source of hope, inspiration, comfort and love for every day of the week.

Here at Knox, we believe that God calls us to be a congregation of Christ’s Church in the world. As such, we will respond to God’s presence as Jesus did, seek human fellowship as He did, help people in need as He did, work to alleviate injustice as He did, and strive for the coming of God’s Kingdom on earth, as He did.

Knox United, Ayr offers an inspiring blend of traditional and contemporary styles of worship, great programs for our children, youth and adults, warm friendship, learning and meaningful service for those who are followers of Jesus and for those seeking to know more about Christianity.

All are welcome at Knox regardless of current faith or Christian denomination.

Just show up! You’re welcome anytime!

Rev. Fred Hagle

Mission Statement:

We will:

Ø Provide opportunities for spiritual development and growth;

Ø Offer a variety of ways to worship and belong;

Ø Build support, friendship and fellowship in our community and beyond.

Vision Statement:

To connect people to Christ as we discover, rejoice and serve…. Together

Core Values
What Gives Us Strength

Personal Relationship with God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit

– Listening

– Obedience

– Spiritual growth

– Worship

– Rejoicing

Relationship with one another

– Promote Christian Community: Belonging, Fellowship, Friendship, Family

– Love, trust, be open & respect each other

– Care for and nurture each other

– Serve, accept, honour, & bear each others’ burdens (sins)

– Forgive

Relationship with those outside the church

– Love all, including those who do not yet know God

– Welcome, Invite and Include

– Reach out … Offer God’s healing & comforting touch

– Justice and Equality

– Integrity

Bedrock Beliefs

– We believe in God who has come in Jesus to work in us by the Holy Spirit.

– We believe that we live in God’s world, that we are not alone and that we are all equal

and unique.

– We believe in the power of Prayer and that God speaks to us through His Word.

– We believe in the teaching of God’s Love

Who We Are:

Knox United Church is located in the village of Ayr in Ontario, Canada.

Our congregation is comprised of members from the local community, which is agriculturally based.

Located near several large metropolitan areas we are also considered a "bedroom"

community for these larger cities.

Therefore the congregation is vibrant, diverse, knowledgeable in many areas, and

have many skill sets to assist the church.

The congregation is also one of the friendliest you'll find anywhere! If you are in the

neighbourhood then drop by for a visit!!

Contacts

Pastor: Rev. Fred Hagle, B.A., M.Div.

rev.hagle@knoxuayr.com

Treasurer: Derrick Carroll

treasurer@knoxuayr.com

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Donna Bell

admin@knoxuayr.com

Secretary’s Office Hours

Wednesday Mornings – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Thursday Mornings – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Friday Mornings – 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Office phone

Phone: (519) 632-7461

CRA Charitable # 107576019 RR 0001

Favorite Links

v Waterloo Presbytery

v United Church of Canada

v Hamilton Conference

v Village of Ayr

v Ayr Preschool

Last revised: July 18, 2008