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Cabin Fever Concert with Todd & Robyn, at Knox Hall, July 7, 7:30
Cabin Fever with Todd & Robyn
Tue, Jul 7 at 7:30PM
Knox United Church
1012 Harvey Avenue, Dorset
We are looking forward to sharing a night of music and stories at Knox United Church in Dorset, ON!
We are also excited to share that we have our good friends and special guests, Todd & Robyn www.toddandrobyn.com joining us this evening to kick things off!
Limited capacity and tickets are selling fast so be sure to get yours asap!
https://thatcabinfeverband.com/event/6584426/763702067/cabin-fever-wsg-todd-robyn-knox-united-church
Seasons of Life/After Care Presentation at Knox Hall, Wed May 27, 11am-1pm
Join us for a Lunchtime Presentation on Wednesday November 19 at 11:00 in the Knox United Church Hall. 1012 Harvey Ave, Dorset ON
Rev. Donna Bowman Woodall and Cheryl Kinghan will be presenting Seasons of Life / After Care. Learn how pre-planning can ease emotion and financial stress for your loved ones.
All are welcome for lunch and the presentation. Register today to save your seat 705-789-8982 or info@billingsleyfuneralhome.com by Sunday, May 24.
Join us for a Lunchtime Presentation on Wednesday, May 27 at 11:00 in the Knox United Church Hall. 1012 Harvey Ave, Dorset ON
Rev. Donna Bowman Woodall and Cheryl Kinghan will be presenting Seasons of Life / After Care. Learn how pre-planning can ease emotion and financial stress for your loved ones.
All are welcome for lunch and the presentation. Register today to save your seat 705-789-8982 or info@billingsleyfuneralhome.com by Sunday, May 24.
Creating Inclusive Communities Evening at Knox United Church May 7, 2026
On Thursday, May 7, 36+ members of our community gathered at Knox United Church in Dorset to celebrate the importance of inclusion in Lake of Bays and beyond.
Guests enjoyed an incredible variety of delicious dishes generously provided by Wayne and Mia of Saigon Pho and More in Dwight, Govinda’s Kitchen in Huntsville, and Pizza on Earth in Dorset, alongside wonderful cultural specialties shared by members of our diverse community.
We were honoured to welcome guest speaker Ross Budden — musician, educator, psychotherapist, and dedicated nature and fitness enthusiast, who spoke with great compassion about the importance of creating inclusive communities. Ross encouraged meaningful conversation by inviting others to share their own experiences, perspectives, and stories, helping create an evening filled with connection, understanding, and inspiration.
A heartfelt thank you to Vina Parker, Doris MacDonald, Joanne Buss, Reverend Meg Jordan, and Phil Ridley who organized this important gathering and to Lisa Nicol, Chair of the United Churches, for securing the Security and Anti-Hate Grant that helped make this gathering possible.
It was especially meaningful to have Ravi and his family from Robinson’s and employees from PharmaSave join us. These are some of the family businesses and that contribute so much to our community.
It was truly an evening of connection, conversation, understanding, and community spirit. (And really good food!).
May Church Services
All Sunday Services are at 10:30 now. Using technology, Rev. Meg Jordan will preach at one of our churches and the others will have a streamed service. This will allow Rev. Meg to spend time with each congregation without rushing to the next church. On the 5th Sunday of May, we gather together all congregations at Seabreeze.
We hope you can join us!
Book Discussion of “Tending Tomorrow” 2nd & 4th Tuesday by Zoom or at Pioneer, 1-3
Join us for Book Group Discussions, the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:00-3:00, both in person at Pioneer Memorial Church or by Zoom. We are joining the Dorset Book Club for the winter.
“Tending Tomorrow” Courageous Change for People and Planet by Leah Reesor-Keller.
In the face of environmental and social upheaval, TENDING TOMORROW lays out a path for Christians worried about our collective future and seeking courage and inspiration for the journey ahead. Drawing on metaphors from the natural world, author Leah Reesor-Keller offers foundational, transformative practices for leaders and communities to foster healthier cultures during a time of ecological devastation.
Palm Sunday Service at Knox, March 29 at 10:30
Palm Sunday Service at Knox for all churches. Sun March 29 at 10:30 with Communion. Fingerfood potluck to follow.
Join us for our Combined Palm Sunday Service at Knox United at 10:30 with Rev. Meg Jordan. This service is for all churches- Knox, Stewart and Pioneer and Communion will be served.
There will be a finger food potluck lunch after the service. Everyone is welcome to Palm Sunday at Knox United Church.
Easter Services 2026
All are welcome to our Easter Services with Rev. Meg Jordan
The Good Friday Service is at Stewart Memorial at 1212 Dwight Beach Road in Dwight on April 3 at 10:30. A combined service for all our churches.
Easter Sunday begins at 7:00 am at the Dorset Beach Park with a Sunrise Service by the water, followed by breakfast at Knox United Church, 1012 Harvey Avenue, Dorset.
The Knox Easter Sunday service is at 9:00
The Stewart Easter Sunday Service is at 10:15 with coffee after the service.
The Pioneer Easter Sunday Service is at 11:30 at 2370 HIghway 60 at Hillside.
Tea & Tarts & Tenners March 26, 27, 28, 2026 at Pioneer United Church
Celebrate with DOWN BY THE BAYS
World Theatre Day
with an evening (or afternoon) of local theatre, community, and indulgent treats at Pioneer Memorial United Church’s Performance Hall.
Dates & Times
March 26 at 7:00 p.m.
March 27 at 7:00 p.m.
March 28 at 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy five ten-minute plays written by Lake of Bays resident J.S. Jacklin, presented alongside tea, tarts, and hot beverages. The plays are funny, thought-provoking, and deeply human, offering sharp insight into the human condition in a compact and engaging format.
Tickets: $30• $10 from each ticket is donated to Pioneer Memorial United Church, Lake of Bays https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/tea-tarts-and-tenners
Thank you to Jennifer Parker of The Parker Team - Re/Max Professionals North for their generous sponsorship.
We thank the Muskoka Community Foundation Grant from the Township of Lake of Bays for their support of the Down By The Bays community cultural hub.
DOWN BY THE BAYS is a community cultural hub for performing arts in Lake of Bays. Dot The T Productions, Muskoka Players, Muskoka Stageworks and The Dorset Theatre Company share the stages at the Lake of Bays United Churches in Hillside (Pioneer Memorial Hall), Dwight (Stewart Memorial) and Dorset (Knox United).
The Algonquinds & Friends Concert- April 17, 7pm at Stewart UC
Join us for an evening of music as we open our church after a long winter…
The Agonquinds and Friends celebrate spring
Friday April 17, 2026 at 7pm
Stewart Memorial United Church
1212 Dwight Beach Road, Dwight ON
All proceeds, by donation, will go towards the rebuilding of the front entrance and better accessibility entrance through the back door.
Generously sponsored by the Parker Team
Zachary Lucky Concert- Thurs. April 23, 2026 at Knox United Church
Come to the Zachary Lucky Concert!
An evening of folk and country music
Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30 pm
Knox United, 1012 Harvey Ave, Dorset.
Concert in cooperation with Haliburton Folk Society featuring Canadian singer/songwriter folk and country guitarist, Zachary Lucky.
$25 cash at the door. All proceeds to the artist
Contact Joanne Buss at mandjbuss@gmail.com or
705-635-1821 to reserve a spot.
Stewart Wednesday’s Hot Lunch at LOB Garden Centre- Jan 7-Mar 25, 11:30-1:30
The Stewart Memorial Hot Lunches have been changed to Wednesdays!
Come to the Wednesday Hot Lunch
at the Lake of Bays Garden Centre Heated Greenhouse
2876 Hwy 60 Dwight.
Wednesdays from January 7 to March 25
11:30 to 1:30
Everyone is welcome - Soup, Bun, Cookies and a hot drink for $10.00
Pancake Luncheon Tuesday, Feb 17, 11:30-1:30 at Pioneer Hall
Come to our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Luncheon
Tuesday February 17, 11:30 to 1:30
At Pioneer Memorial United Church Hall
2370 Highway 60 at Hillside
By Donation - All are welcome!
Craig MacDonald’s Talk: The Temagami Historical Map Project, Jan 31, 1pm at Knox Hall
Join us! Craig MacDonald will be talking about his new book The Temagami Historical Map Project.
Saturday January 31 at 1:00 pm
Knox Church Community Hall
1012 Harvey Avenue, Dorset
Learn about Craig’s extensive research and study and how it changed our understanding of traditional travel methods in Canada.
Winter Church Services
Happy New Year!
We are in the winter schedule of services with two churches open at 10:30 each Sunday.
Stewart Memorial in Dwight is closed until after Easter but Pioneer at 2370 Highway 60 at Hillside and Knox at 1012 Harvey Avenue in Dorset are open.
We offer you a warm invitation to join us on Sunday at 10:30 with coffee and fellowship after the service.
Lake of Bays United Churches’ Christmas Services
Please join us for the Christmas Season. It is a time of hope, peace, joy and love.
Knox Community Christmas Sip, Sup, Sing, Sat Dec 14, 5 pm
All are invited to this Seasonal family event being held at Knox United Church,
1012 Harvey Ave., Dorset.
Dec. 14, 5pm.
Enjoy singing songs of the season and share in a Potluck meal while visiting with others!
Knox Christmas Social & Pie Sale, Sat Dec 13, 1-3pm
Come to our Christmas Social- Pie and Tart Sale.
Knox United Church 1012 Harvey Ave.
Sat. Dec 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Assorted pies, $20.
Butter tarts, $12, for six.
Enjoy a slice of pie with a warm drink, $5.
Cash only please
Christmas Music Show with Deb Misener Jones & Noah’s Larks, Dec 14, 2pm at Pioneer
Join us for an exciting Christmas Music Show with Deb Misener Jones and our Noah’s Larks on Sunday December 14 at 2:00pm in the Pioneer Memorial Hall.
Deb Misener Jones provides the finest in live music and family entertainment! Deb’s shows are a lively, fun, interactive “Family Friendly” musical experience for all ages, featuring Christmas Carols, Yodeling, Alpine Cowbells, Audience Participation, German Songs and Music!
Our own Noah’s Larks will also lead us in Christmas Carols.
Admission is free with a donation.
Light Refreshments provided.
Seasons of Life/After Care Presentation at Pioneer, Wed Nov 19 at 11:00
Join us for a Lunchtime Presentation on Wednesday November 19 at 11:00 in the Pioneer United Church Hall. 2370 Highway 60, Huntsville ON
Rev. Donna Bowman Woodall and Cheryl Kinghan will be presenting Seasons of Life / After Care. Learn how pre-planning can ease emotion and financial stress for your loved ones.
All are welcome for lunch and the presentation. Register today to save your seat. 705-789-8982