Growing throughout our lives

Following Jesus, engaging society faithfully and justly, knowing and interpreting the Bible, loving self and others—we reach for these goals throughout our lives.

At Knollwood, faith formation opportunities stretch across the changing continuum of adulthood. Week by week, month by month, we gather in groups that meet together to nurture faith. Learn more about our varied and rich offerings:

How might you get involved?

announcements

Advent 2024

Join us for a full and festive season as we celebrate the Christ Child’s birth with a variety of seasonal activities, including our Barely Rehearsed Christmas Pageant, Messiah and Carols by Candlelight, Sunday worship, and a candlelight Christmas Eve service.

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Community Food Drive

November 23, 2024

Crisis Control Ministry relies on Knollwood’s Ingathering as one of their largest congregational donations of nonperishable food items each year. Our food drive is open to the community, and we invite everyone to fill bags of food for our community members experiencing food insecurity.

Faith in the City

December 3, 2024

One of Knollwood’s signature initiatives, Faith in the City invites participants to deepen community conversations about complex issues and find ways to work together to address injustices. Join us as in December as we discuss the topic “Adolescent Mental Health: Helping our Students Cope.”

Messiah and Carols by Candlelight

December 8, 2024

Experience Handel’s “Messiah” and beloved carols presented by Knollwood’s Chapel, Youth, and Festival choirs and a guest orchestra.

Sunday morning Bible study

Each Sunday morning all around our church campus, groups of adults gather to study, converse, debate, pray, listen, and simply walk alongside one another in life and faith.

Some groups share a particular life stage; others are brought together by their approach to faith formation. All classes value mutual support and community.

Come find your place in one of our classes, from 9:30–10:30 a.m.

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Wednesday night programs

Please join us for a fellowship meal from 5:15 to 6 PM. From 6 to 7 PM on most Wednesdays, following announcements and prayer, we engage various topics of faith with speakers, panels, and group discussion.

Please see our youth and children’s ministry pages for details about concurrent programming for these ages.

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Faith formation in small groups

In addition to participating in our thriving adult Sunday school classes, many Knollwood members nurture their faith, curiosity, and relationships by gathering in small groups at varied times and places.

Come find your place and your people!

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Special series, speakers, workshops, and retreats

Sometimes we need to go deeper than our regular schedules will allow—deeper into a high-stakes topic or deeper into cultivating spiritual practices.

Special events in the past have included:

  • Contemplative retreats
  • Annual Women’s retreat
  • Speaker series on timely and relevant topics
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ADULT SPECIaL events
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Especially for our senior adults

Our senior adult ministry provides older adults with opportunities for spiritual nurture, even as we recognize them as vital resources for service and programming. This ministry includes intergenerational activities, fellowship and bonding, service, and education.

A Senior Adult Ministry Team plans and executes various activities for our seniors as well as maintaining an up-to-date list of those who are completely homebound, in coordination with ministerial staff. This team also coordinates helping hands, such as:

  • Delivering audio copies of the Sunday worship services to the homebound
  • Taking homebound members flowers at Christmas and Easter
  • Participating in the Knollwood Meals on Wheels program
  • Maintaining a list of volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels

Watch for upcoming senior adult activities!

To participate in the Senior Adult Ministry, contact Chris Norman.

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Senior ADULT SPECIaL events

Leadership

Rev. Katharine Martin
Minister of Adult Faith Formation and Education
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Rev. Lucrecia “Chris” Norman
Minister to Weekday School and Retirees
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Downloads

Adult Sunday Morning Groups brochure

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Advent Devotions 2023

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Lenten Devotions 2022

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