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Founded as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1903, Knox became a congregation of the United Church of Canada 1925.  As such, Knox celebrates the faith traditions that have influenced its development and character:  Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational. 

Knox's History Book -  "Waymarks and Guideposts"  is available at the church office as part of a gift package that also includes a church replica and a copy of the Praise Team CD.  Total cost is $15.00
 
Ministers of the Church
 
Rev. William Meikle  1903-1906
Rev. D.N. Mac Rae   1907-1911
Rev. Hugh Miller       1911-1915
Rev. A.M. Macleod   1915-1930
Rev. C.R.F. MacLennan  1930-1937
Rev. John MacDonald     1938-1949
Rev. Stuart MacLeod       1950-1954
Rev. George MacLean     1954-1960
Rev. Arthur Whinston      1960-1967
Rev. James Faser             1960-1965
Rev. Bruce Munroe          1967-1970
Rev. Wayne McCarther    1970-1974
Rev. S. Ray Purchase      1974-1983
Rev. Ralph Johnston       1983-1995
Rev. David L. MacLean &  
Staff Associate Catherine MacLean 1995 - 2001
Rev. Eric N. Lynk    2001-  2007
Rev. John Finlayson  2008-
 
 
Sons and Daughters of Knox
 
People from Knox United Church who have entered the ministry.
 
                              Rev. John N. Morrisson     
                              Rev. Hector Ferguson
                              Rev. William MacKenzie     
                              Rev. George S. MacAulay
               Rev. Peter W. MacAulay       
     Rev. Donald MacLeod
               Rev. John Knox McInnis      
   Rev. Neil M. Hudson  
               Rev. Murray A. MacDonald  
 Rev. John MacLeod
                 Rev. Stewart MacDonald       
Rev. Rod MacAulay
                Rev. Arthur Lewis                   
       Rev. A. Carl MacKenzie
          Rev. Kenneh Bagnell       
            Rev. Roderick MacCuish 
                 Rev. Allan MacLean               
 Rev. Duncan Roach
                Rev. David MacNaughton     
   Rev. Eric MacKinnon
          Rev. Robert MacLennan 
                           Rev. William MacLennan                  
                            Rev. Allison Davis Hamilton               
 Rev. J.D. Kennedy
Catherine Barkhouse ( currently attending AST)
 
 
 
 
 

To add history contact Knox at
                                          knoxunited@seaside.ns.ca
 
or by phone at 902 849 6279

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Knox Sunday School Class - 1959

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Intermediate Girls 1966-1967

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Senior Girls Bible Class 1964

If you have any old pictures from bygone days at Knox and you would like them added to our website - e-mail them to us, or send them by mail to Knox United Church P.O. Box 400, Glace Bay, N.S. B1A 6B4