“On November 5, 1844, in an upper room of a house on James Street, 14 students gathered for the founding class of a theological institution for the free church,” states a press release from Knox College, Toronto. Today, 170 years later, this tradition of education continues.
To celebrate the anniversary, the college is hosting a “RENEW” event, Nov. 4 – 6, as well as a special convocation on Nov. 5.
RENEW is a continuing education event that will focus on leadership and ideas to renew and reenergize ministry. The PCC’s Rev. Dr. Peter Coutts and Dr. Almeda Wright of Yale Divinity School are the speakers.
The convocation will “celebrate 170 years of Christian leadership” and will feature an address by Dr. Sang Chang, co – president of the World Council of Churches and the first female prime minister of South Korea. Distinguished leadership awards will be presented to alumni of the college.
To learn more or to register, visit knox.utoronto.ca/170-100.
