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Final chance to get that last minute forgotten gift! You may find it with the other books by MacCallum Hall. A real bargain at $1.00 each. Try your luck! Merry Christmas!

We continue to make visits and connect with those from Chalmers who need extra care. About 30 cookie plates were delivered with a Christmas Card this month. Inreach will organize the lunch at the next congregational meeting, scheduled for January 25. If you know of anyone who could use a pastoral care visit, please let us know.

All the best to you and your families in this Advent Season! This week the Connections Circle covered a number of topics. Our most important conversation was with the report from the Transition Circle after the Discernment Retreat Session on Nov 29. There is a lot of follow-up required in order to inform us all on our potential futures. Please carefully read the attached report from the Circle. And please consider what roles you can play in helping the team get the answers we need. It could be as an expert opinion for specific issues or it could be part … Read More

Chalmers United Church, 212 Barrie Street in Kingston is looking for a part-time caretaker for custodial and property maintenance for 10-14 hours per week. While janitorial experience will be an asset, on the job training will be available; the candidate must be physically able to perform the required tasks. The caretaker must possess a high degree of self direction and must be able to identify and resolve problems proactively. The candidate must be service-oriented, enjoy working with people and interact well with all users of the buildings. They must be available to work Sundays, holidays and specific days to meet … Read More

The Annual Cookie Sale is back for another year! Cookie plates will be on sale on Sunday Dec 14 after church – 2 dozen for $15. Smaller plates will also be available. Please contact Linda Extra cookies are always welcome too!

** For a more detailed summary see the 2 page attachment. There is also an 11 page document that contains even more details about the Discernment Retreat. If you would like a copy of this, please email the office or Elizabeth and we can send you it. We will also have a few printed copies available on Sunday. ** At our November 29 gathering, the congregation gathered to discern next steps for Chalmers’ future. After thoughtful dialogue using Restorative Practice principles, participants considered various options including disbanding, expanding rentals, forming partnerships, and other possibilities. The group reached consensus to move … Read More

Download the complete document: Where to Turn WHERE TO TURN FOR ASSISTANCE IN KINGSTON & SURROUNDING AREA UPDATED: DEC. 12, 2025 Hours of service may change. Pls call us with update and we will incorporate them. CHALMERS UNITED CHURCH 212 Barrie St, Kingston, ON, K7L 5E3 www.chalmersunitedchurch.com email: office@chalmersunitedchurch.com tel: 613-546-3263 ext. 222 FREE MEALS / GROCERY CARDS AVAILABLE DAILY IN THE COMMUNITY Bread of Life Club at Salvation Army 613-541-3947 183 Weller Ave, Kingston Jan – June and Sept – Nov: Last 5 days of the month 4 – 5:30pm ✓ Free hot meal Chalmers United Church and Queen’s … Read More

Food & Meals in Kingston – LOCATIONS ALPHABETICALLY Chalmers United Church 212 Barrie St. – Church House 613-546-3263 ext. 221 ✓ Tuesdays 10 – 12pm (closed during July) For grocery cards and other resources ✓ 5:30 – 6pm Sundays & Wednesdays (with Queen’s Good Time Diner) free take-out meals & sandwiches for students Crossroads Church 690 Sir John A. MacDonald Blvd. 613-542-9305 ✓ offers grocery cards ✓ warm meal served at 5pm on the fourth Saturday a month, doors open at 4:30pm HIV/AIDS Regional Services 844A Princess St. 613-545-3698 ✓ Tues, Wed, Thursdays take-out breakfast 9 – 10:30am Kingston Alliance … Read More

Coat Drive St Mary’s Parish Centre – 260 Brock St at Clergy St. Nov. 17 to Dec. 23, 2025 and Dec. 27, 28, 29, 2025 & Jan. 2 – 16, 2026 Coat Drop Off: Mon – Fri 1:30 – 3:30 pm Coat Pick Up: Mon – Fri 1:15 – 3:20 pm As long as coats are available. Ring the doorbell on Brock St side and ask to speak to a volunteer. For more info contact: 613-546-5521

Chalmers United Church wishes you all the Very Best for Christmas. Our Tues. program will be closed from Dec 22, 2025, reopening Tues. Jan. 13, 2026 For revisions, please call Chalmers United Church 613 546 3263 ext 221 or 222 – as of Nov. 26, 2025 Kingston Alliance Church 590 Palace Rd. 613-546-2143 Mon. Dec. 15 – Storehouse of Hope from 11:30am to 1pm Martha’s Table 629 Princess St. 613-546-0320 Closed Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1 Christmas Turkey Dinner Tues. Dec. 23 from 1 pm -4 pm Dine-in or take-out! For take out, go to take out window at … Read More