Memorials at Knox

Memorials at Knox

1.  The stained glass window at the front of the sanctuary above the choir loft was presented in 1898 by the pupils of the Chinese Sunday School as a thank you for being able to meet at Knox. It features the Presbyterian symbol of the Burning Bush. 
2.  The Carmichael Memorial Plaque on the left front wall was in dedication to Mr. Angus Carmichael who was Clerk of the Session from 1884 to 1939. It was presented by Dr. Baird and Mr. Alex Stephens.
3.  Three pictures were dedicated in memory of: Mr. Alex Stephens, builder of the church as well as serving in many capacities; Mrs. Whitaker, a dedicated member of the Ladies’ Aid for many years, and; Mrs. C. Milton, in appreciation for her many faithful years of UCW leadership.
4. The Communion Table with inlaid wood design with the words “In Remembrance of Me” was donated in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Dan McLeod and daughter Catherine by Dr. & Mrs. Glen Davidson, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kelly, Mr. & Mrs. M. Y. Cameron and Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Toole.
5.  The Communion Service was given in memory of Mr. A. M. Brown (Sr.) by Mrs. Brown.
6. The Baptismal Font was donated in memory of Mrs. A. M. Brown (Sr.) by the family in October 1957.
7.  The Antependium for the pulpit was given in memory of Mr. & Mrs. A. Stephenson by their daughter, Merna.
8.  An In Memorial Book was established in memory of Mrs. G. Brimble by Miss Etta Stephen and Mrs. T. Edwards.
9.  The four stained glass windows in the Chapel in the Lower Hall (Lounge – 2020), as well as the mirror in the Lower Hall bathroom were designated made and donated by Pete Chop.
10.  The Lectern in the Sanctuary was made locally by Mr. Kukurudziak and donated by Ruth Girard
11. The oil painting on the original exposed wood in the Lower Hall was painted and donated by Pipi Johnson with thanks for being able to use a room at Knox to paint during the summer of 2008. The quilted baffle (to the right of the oil painting) hangs over the duct work in the Lower Hall. It was created by many hands of the Hearts of Knox to create a baffle for the sounds at coffee time. A smaller one was created with the leftover strips and hangs above one of the kitchen doors . Inspirational words were added to them.
12.  For Knox’s 100th birthday in 1989, Irene McCaig sketched the exterior of Knox. Prints were made from it and donated for sale as a fundraiser.
13.  Garnet Baptismal Font
14.  Bras Candle Holders made by M. H. Bird from the brass railing removed from the choir lot.
15. Large Pulpit Bible was donated in memory of Helen Nordlund by UCW Donna Club in 1991.
16.  Two palls – one to cover a coffin and one to cover an urn – donated by Meg and Bill Cameron in 2000.
17. Two quilted wallhangings were donated by the Search Committee for Delaine Copenace. Our gym was used as the headquarters for this search in 2016. They originally hung above the gym door: now one is on the bulletin board in the sanctuary entry and the other hangs on the wall in the accessible door entry.
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