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Congratulations Chalmers Together Chalmers folk helped raise just over $2400 and as an added bonus collaborated with 5 other United Churches in the inaugural project of the lay group of Collaboration of United Churches of Kingston . Many hands make light work’ and it was a monumental task to get Chalmers’ first bazaar in a great number years, off the ground! So much assistance was offered by so many, both in the foreground and background that it was a rewarding experience! A humble ‘thank you’ cannot express our gratitude to you all! But – THANK YOU! Your bazaar organizers, Rosalie, … Read More

Dawn House kindly donated eleven boxes of items useful for folks who use the Benevolent Program. It is wonderful to be working alongside other community members!

Two hundred packages of socks, toques, mitts and treats have been assembled to be distributed to men and women who come for assistance to the Benevolent Program. Donations still welcomed.

Did you Know? This Sunday’s advent reader is Jane MacEwen. She is a member of the Inreach Circle which is concerned with supporting ideas that help the Chalmers congregation to be connected. For example, they recently created the Gentle Walking Group that has spent the last few months exploring beautiful corners of Kingston. Another idea is the upcoming potluck Christmas dinner on December 23rd. Please join the next circle to help connect to your congregation.

United Marketplace Tour Nov 19 10-2 Book Table If you are done with some of your current, favourite novels, donations are gladly accepted at church house, Tues – Thurs between 11 and 4pm _________________________________  Cookie Table Bakers are baking! Buyers now needed! Plastic bins of Christmas cookies, ready for the freezer, will be for sale at the bazaar. To get your cookies come on the 19th!  If you are not able to be there but want cookies call Joan at 613-545-1099. _________________________________  Requesting Donations for the Nearly New Table Do you need a ‘new home’ for once loved ‘treasures’? This is … Read More

Coats for the Community Do you have warm winter coat that you haven’t worn lately, is too big or too small,  is “gently used”, in your basement or storage unit? At the back of your closet? Two Coat Drives: 1. The United Way’s third annual Coats for Community drive is underway! Coats must be washable only; no leather or heavy wool. The donated coats will be distributed through agencies serving people in vulnerable circumstances. You may drop off your coat at the following Kingston locations: • United Way KFL&A Office: 417 Bagot Street Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm • Calvin Park … Read More

Book Table If you are done with some of your current, favourite novels, donations are gladly accepted at church house, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between 11 and 4pm _________________________________ Cookie Table We need bakers to make cookies by Nov. 17 for the Bazaar on Nov. 19. If you haven’t been contacted already, please call Joan at 613-545-1099 to let her know your commitment. _________________________________ Gourmet Gifts to Go Mixes Worker bees are needed to fill the jars with the ingredients for yummy soups, cookies and more. Come join the fun! Our first session will be after church on Nov. 6. … Read More

Warm Feet for the Street Providing a brighter Christmas for those who need it, through Chalmers’ Benevolent Program. Hard to believe we are already starting to think about winter and cold weather! UGH! But here we are and with it comes thinking of others, especially those who are on the street. They will need some additional warmth. As in past years, volunteers will be filling socks for those folks who come to the Chalmers’ Benevolent Program on Tuesday mornings. Socks will be distributed during November and December. The socks are stuffed with a pair of gloves, a toque, practical items, … Read More