Knox Agincourt United Church

Knox, Agincourt is a heritage church that was founded in 1848 (the sanctuary dates from 1872) and is located in the former village of Agincourt, Scarborough. The Congregation reflects a range of younger to older members and includes a growing group of  very new Christians from mainland China.

Knox is located at a very busy intersection and served very well by public transportation, Knox has been a leader within the community of Agincourt for many years including its involvement in the implementation of the Agincourt Community Services Association in the early 70's and more recently sponsoring the Out-of-the-Cold program in Scarborough.

The Congregation meets for worship each Sunday and we enjoy music, singing and lively sermon topics that generate discussion. The worship service includes a children's "Moment of Discovery" time and a time for celebrating and sharing "good news" and "prayer concerns". Bible Study sessions and Small Group gatherings also take place regularly.

Parking is available off Rural Avenue to the north of the Church, adjacent to the Christian Education Centre.

About the Service

The Worship service takes place on Sunday at 10:00 am with a coffee hour following the service in the Heritage Room for those who wish to join us.  We have a growing Chinese ministry.  
The worship bulletins are in English and Mandarin.  On the 2nd Sunday of the month, there is a Mandarin service at 12:30.

About the Neighbourhood

Knox is located on Midland Ave. at Sheppard Ave. The surrounding neighbourhood has undergone lots of change in the last 60 years, from a rural setting with the village of Agincourt being the primary focus of the community and the surrounding farm fields being transformed into new subdivisions, to the present day redevelopment with new housing and commercial establishments on busy transit routes. Within 2 km of Knox 45,000 persons reside with over 50% being from mainland China. Knox endeavours to reach out to this community to meet its needs as it has done for almost 160 years.

Quick Facts

Who do I contact with questions?

Please call the office administrator at (416) 293-4424 Ext. 0 or e-mail the church at knoxunited@bellnet.ca

What's attractive about your church?

There is a growing church school and each Sunday between 25 to 35 children share in the first part of worship and then attend church school with enthusiastic and caring leaders.

What about music?

Our Director of Music, Ross Inglis, engages the choir and congregation in music. Ross accompanies us on both the organ and piano. There are more than 20 in the chancel choir. There are also a Handbell choir and a children's choir.

How do people dress for service?

Dress ranges from suit and ties to casual and more comfortable clothes.

What happens after the service?

After our service, there is a chance for everyone to gather for fellowship in the Heritage Room below the sanctuary and enjoy coffee, tea, juice and cookies.

Are you really friendly?

Please come and see! We have been told that we offer a warm welcome to everyone when they attend our worship services.

Church Minister

Rev. Joyce Kelly

On July 1, Knox welcomed the Rev. Joyce Kelly, who will be with us as a long term Supply Minister. We look forward to a year of working with Joyce and benefiting from her gifts, particularly in the areas of Worship and Pastoral Care. Joyce is former President of Toronto Conference, former Chair of both Scarborough and Toronto South Presbyteries, and of the Education and Students Committee of Toronto Conference. Joyce has been minister at Honeywood, Caledon East and Toronto’s Ebenezer, Bellefair, and College Street United Churches.

She is well known as an experienced builder of congregations, as a trusted individual counselor and spiritual director, retreat and meditation leader.

Not least, Joyce is also a designer and maker of beautiful quilts.

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