Knox Presbyterian Church

Mission

Knox is committed to reaching out to our community and to the world to encourage peace and minister to those in need. Here are some of our mission outreach programs.

English Improvement Program

The English Improvement Program is a free tutoring program that helps the students learn English. The program was started by Dr. Carl Anderson in the fall of 1997 and is staffed by one of Knox's bilingual members and several volunteer tutors from the community. The class is held on Fridays between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Thanks to help from the Multicultural Center, free child-care for babies (up to 2 years old) is provided during the classes. ¿Quiere usted aprender a hablar inglés?

Food Pantry

Knox hosts a food pantry that provides bag or two of groceries to low income families. The groceries include bread and produce. Children will receive a small snack. The food pantry is open on Thursdays from 4 PM until 5 PM. The food is acquired from the Redwood Empire Food Bank with the help of a grant from the food bank. Volunteers are cheerfully welcome!

Peace Frog

What does a frog have to do with peace? Knox has a long tradition of sharing joyous events during the worship service -- and, as a token of gratitude to God, offering a contribution to fund programs that promote peace in our community. The offering plate is a beautiful ceramic frog circulated among the congregation by one of the children.

Habitat for Humanity

Knox is a Faith Covenant Partner with Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County. We are committed to improving our community by building modest, affordable homes in partnership with families in need. It was our privilege to participate in the Faith Build of a home on West Ave dedicated in April 2006. For more information visit www.sonomacountyhabitat.org

The Peace Pole

"May Peace Prevail on Earth" written in eight languages on a four sided pole stands at the entrance to our sanctuary. It reflects our commitment to work for peace, pray for peace, and live in peace. The Peace Pole was dedicated in memory of Robert M. Tunks, an ardent peacemaker in our community, in April 2005. For more information about Peace Poles all around the world visit www.worldpeace.org

Two Cents a Meal

Knox is committed to alleviating hunger in our community and around the world. On the second Sunday of the month we receive a TWO CENTS A MEAL OFFERING. Every household is encouraged to set aside two cents per meal per person as way to give God thanks for the blessing of food and to help those who hunger for daily bread. Two cents equals six cents a day, forty-two cents a week, $1.86 a month, and $22.32 a year. The offering supports our own Knox Food Pantry and other hunger relief programs in northern California in partnership with Hunger Task Force of the Presbytery of the Redwoods.

In 2006 we set a goal of a MILE WORTH OF PENNIES (84,400 pennies) which we surpassed by raising 102,600 pennies ($1026)!

In 2007 and 2008 we set a goal of 100,000 pennies (approximately 1.18 miles) and exceeded it!

We are aiming for another 100,000 pennies in 2009.

Knox Community Garden

Knox is hosting a Community Garden on our property that will be open for gardening in spring of 2010. So far we have tilled 1/3 acre of our property, added compost, and planted a Rye grass cover crop. Watch our progress on our Knox Community Garden page.