Who We Are

We’re a congregation of The United Church of Canada – about 350 family groups of different shapes and sizes – with a worshipping history in Kingston, Ontario since 1847. Numerous volunteers provide leadership along with our devoted ministerial and music staff.

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We’re a congregation of The United Church of Canada – about 350 family groups of different shapes and sizes – with a worshipping history in Kingston, Ontario since 1847. Numerous volunteers provide leadership along with our devoted ministerial and music staff.

Our current building was built in 1888. People have been proudly using it since then to gather weekly for worship and engage the community and the world. Despite a devastating fire in 1995, our current sanctuary seats over 550 people, has a broad and spacious platform/stage, a beautiful grand piano and an amazing organ.

The extraordinary acoustics of the Chalmers sanctuary make it a wonderful venue for small or large events. We are well connected to the Kingston musical community. David Melhorn-Boe leads the dedicated choir and offers musical leadership in a variety of ways. Through a state-of-the-art sound system, we deliver extraordinary sound in the sanctuary and provide online streaming of our services. Archived sermons and other material is available for listening right here on this web-page – Click here!

Our Moderator, Jim Reynolds and countless volunteers are dedicated to ensuring Chalmers is a place where worship, music and thoughtful reflection on faith and life mingle in the celebration of God.

Where We Are

Chalmers United Church is located in Kingston, Ontario, at the intersection of Barrie, Clergy and Earl Streets. We’re just behind the old city courthouse and City Park, on the edge of the campus of Queen’s University. On Sundays, you’ll find us also live-streamed at 10:30 (ET) right here on this web site.

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Chalmers United Church is located in Kingston, Ontario, at the intersection of Barrie, Clergy and Earl Streets. We’re just behind the old city courthouse and City Park, on the edge of the campus of Queen’s University. On Sundays, you’ll find us also live-streamed at 10:30 (ET) right here on this web site.

The easiest way to get to Chalmers is to either head down Barrie St. towards the waterfront from Princess, Brock, or Johnson, or to head up Barrie from the waterfront and King Street.

If you are using an internet maps utility (such as Google Maps) our church is located at:

212 Barrie St, Kingston ON, K7L 2L8

What We Do

Chalmers is on the thoughtful, liberal edge of the United Church. We honour the Judeo-Christian traditions, interpret the Bible using the best scholarship and insights we can, and try to offer weekly worship that brings some meaning to the world in which we live.

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Chalmers is on the thoughtful, liberal edge of the United Church. We honour the Judeo-Christian traditions, interpret the Bible using the best scholarship and insights we can, and try to offer weekly worship that brings some meaning to the world in which we live.

Growing in faith is important for us all; we offer a variety of programs for children, youth and adults. Engaging with the community and the world is a part of who we are – we have both ongoing benevolent work and regular mission projects.

We offer LIVE AUDIO STREAMING of our Sunday Services, which you can listen to at 10:30 AM (ET) Sunday morning, every week.

Chalmers is an ideal place for a marriage or other significant life events. Baptism is often the way that families connect here and we are glad to have conversation about that important decision. We welcome all, including same gender couples and families. The Sacrament of Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. We offer a Sunday Service every Sunday from 10:30 (ending between 11:30 and 11:45) and afterwards you can enjoy refreshment and conversation in McCallum Hall.

We are proud to offer our building and technical services for rentals. Our sanctuary has amazing acoustics and an outstanding new sound system; it’s a perfect place for large celebration or meeting. With the large number of rooms, both in Chalmers and in our Church House, we are confident that we can provide the size solution to meet your meeting needs.

Read this week’s BULLETIN Sunday Jan. 29, 2012

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Lunch and Conversation (1) You are invited to stay after church for a provided lunch and conversation. This is an important activity which will provide material eventually for the Joint Needs Assessment we will be doing. The activity will last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Child care will be provided.

We encourage everyone to help us prepare for the future by their attendance and involvement.

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Jan
21

A plan to move forward….

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Please have a look at this document for more information on What Has Been Done and What We Plan To Do in this time of interim for Chalmers United Church.

TRANSITION Appreciative Inquiry – the plan – Jan 2012

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Read Sunday’s BULLETIN Sunday Jan 22, 2012

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Read this week’s BULLETIN Sunday Jan 15, 2012

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Jan
12

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BULLETIN Sunday Jan 15, 2012

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Jan
09

Gathered Round

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Let the Holy Spirit come! Comforter, disturber,
Interpreter, enthuser, revealer of truth, midwife of change: Let God’s
spirit be with us in this time of discovery. Share with us as we consider
Chalmers’ past and venture into the future. All are welcome to
consider in music, meditative prayer and reflection, the “practices” of
our faith. From hospitality to worship, healing to justice and beauty,
we will travel together in our regular 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. session in the
sanctuary. For details contact David Melhorn‐Boe or Peter Faris.

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Read this week’s BULLETIN Sunday Jan 8, 2012

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Dec
21

Christmas Services

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BULLETIN Saturday Dec 24, 2011 4pm ver2

BULLETIN Saturday Dec 24, 2011 9pm

BULLETIN Sunday Dec 25, 2011 1030am

Sunday Jan 1, 2012 there will be a shared service with Chalmers United and Sydenham Street United at Sydenham Street United.

Worship resumes at Chalmers United on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.

Merry Christmas!

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Dec
14

Where to Turn Brochure

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View brochure, Updated to include Christmas meals offered in Kingston

Where to Turn For Basic Needs UPDATED Nov 11 2011

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Contact Information

Chalmers United Church
212 Barrie Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3K3
Phone: (613) 546-3262
E-mail: office@chalmersunitedchurch.com
Fax: (613) 546-3340