The congregation of Knox, Cannington, Ont., celebrated 144 years of Christian witness in its community on May 4. Joyous celebrations were held that day, and Rev. Paul Johnston, Moderator of the Presbytery of Lindsay-Peterborough, was the guest preacher. Special musical guests were on hand, and lunch followed the service.
The event was an important one as the congregation moves on after an arsonist set a fire that destroyed the church building last October. The building was demolished before the walls could fall down on their own. No one was injured. The congregation hopes to build again, though concrete plans are still pending.
Located in a small town of 2,000, Knox, Cannington, is part of an open-door cluster along with St. John's, Cresswell, and Wick Presbyterian Church.
