Knox Presbyterian Church, Uptergrove

Thank you to all those who attended and assisted with our 168th church anniversary service on June 2nd, 2024. 🙂🎉❤️

Please join us Sunday, June 23, 2024 as Rev Gord Timbers leads our Communion service at 11:30am

It is with sadness that we report the passing of a former interim minister of ours, Rev. Norman Baird. He will be missed and fondly remembered.

Obituary of Norman Baird | Simcoe Funeral Home Baird, Rev. J. Norman After a long life of devoted service to his Lord Jesus Christ, the Rev. J. Norman Baird of Orillia passed away peacefully on May 31st surrounded by his loving family. He was in his 89th year. Norman impacted thousands of lives over a remarkable sixty years in Christian ministry...

It is with sadness that we report the passing of a former interim minister of ours, Rev. Norman Baird.

BAIRD, Rev. J. Norman After a long life of devoted service to his Lord Jesus Christ, the Rev. J. Norman Baird of Orillia passed away peacefully on May 31st surrounded by his loving family. He was in his 89th year.

It is with sadness that we report the passing of a former interim minister of ours, Rev Norman Baird. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

BAIRD, Rev. J. Norman After a long life of devoted service to his Lord Jesus Christ, the Rev. J. Norman Baird of Orillia passed away peacefully on May 31st surrounded by his loving family. He was in his 89th year.

Please join us Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 11am for our 168th Anniversary service

A wonderful afternoon of music at St Marks, Orillia with the Hawkestone Singers and The Bearded Baritones

Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at 2pm
St Marks Presbyterian Church, Orillia
An afternoon of special music by the Hawkestone Singers and the Bearded Baritones

Reminder that Knox’s Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Meeting will be held at 1pm following our 11:30am service.

We look forward to Rev Mary Fontaine’s visit to Orillia, May 4 and 5, 2024. There will not be a service at Knox that weekend so that we can all attend at St Andrews in Orillia.

2024 Easter Services
Good Friday at St Marks Orillia - 10:30am
Easter Sunday at Knox - 11:30am

Happy Palm Sunday! 🌴❤️

Remember to move your clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to sleep Saturday, March 9, 2024, as we spring forward.

Happy International Women’s Day!
Check out an interesting blog article from our lay minister, Carl.

Be Bold For Change The date March 8th each year is known as International Women’s Day. It is a global day recognized by the United Nations that celebrates the cultural, economic, political and social achievemen…

Happy World Day of Prayer 2024!
View a service video on YouTube

World Day of Prayer 2024 Service Video World Day of Prayer 2024 Service was written by Palestinian Christian women with the theme: "I Beg You.. Bear With One Another in Love".The World Day of Pray...

Please join us for Communion as part of our Sun, Feb 25, 2024 service.

Happy Shrove Tuesday! 🥞
Are you having pancakes this evening? What do you like to have with your pancakes?

Thank to Carl for his Feb 4, 2024 sermon in honour of PWS&D Sunday. For more information, visit

PWS&D Sunday 2024 On PWS&D Sunday, we celebrate the work our church is doing to serve vulnerable communities around the world. Inspired by God’s promise of abundant life, we are building a more sustainable, compassionate and just world! Make Sunday, February 4, a day to reflect on those facing poverty, hunger and ....

Thank you to Carl for his Jan 28, 2024 sermon in honour of World Leprosy Day. For more information, visit https://www.who.int/health-topics/leprosy =tab_1

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Due to the snowy conditions, Knox’s service for Jan 14, 2024 has been cancelled. Stay safe.

Happy New Year!
Please join us on Sunday, January 7th, 2024 at 11:30am as we welcome Rev Gord Timbers to preach.

Thank you to Rev Gord Timbers for leading us in worship at St Marks, Orillia on Dec 31, 2023.
Happy New Year everyone!

A reminder that we are invited to attend St Marks Presbyterian, Orillia on Sun, Dec 31st, 2023. There is no service at Knox that day.

Thank you to St Marks Orillia for inviting us to your Christmas services. The Christmas Eve service was lovely! Thank you for sharing the gift of God’s love. Merry Christmas everyone!

Please note that Knox will not have services on Dec 24 or 31, 2023. We are invited to attend services at St Marks Presbyterian in Orillia on Dec 24 at 10:30am & 5pm and Dec 31 at 10:30am

May your day be filled with joyful praise!

Happy December! Join us at Knox as we continue on our journey to Christmas. On Sunday, December 10 at 11:30am we will celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent.