Category Archive

Reading group This is for anyone interested in getting together either in person or on zoom to read and then discuss books. Please call Ruth T. at 613-328-7720 if you are interested. We will make decisions about the types of books we would like to read. One suggestion is, “The Betrayal of Anne Frank” by Rosemary Sullivan, examining who turned in the Frank family to the Nazis and the story and drama behind the withdrawal of the book from publication by its Dutch publisher and later reissue by a New York publisher. Other suggestions have been: Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Fiction, Biographies/Autobiographies. … Read More

The Outing/Gentle Walking Group This group is intended for people who would like to get out in nature, perhaps see new places, and do some easy walking as opposed to serious hiking. Please call Jane M at 613-546-3905 if you are interested. We will make final decisions regarding details before July. It should be noted that if some want to come along for the ride, but not walk, they are welcome to do so. Some proposed destinations In town: various points along waterfront parking at Olympic Harbour parking at old psychiatric hospital parking at 2 different places at Lake Ontario … Read More

Tejitu and Medina have now moved to start their new life in Toronto. An outdoor celebratory dinner was shared with them last week and then a more formal good-bye was held in church on Sunday. So ends several years of effort to help bring Medina over from Ethiopia and Chalmers congregants providing refugee support. We wish them well as they adjust to their new home.             ____________________________________________________________________________

Happy Birthday To the Following People Celebrating June Birthdays! Doug Arrand Bill Galt Marian Holobow Bev Todd If you would be willing to have your birthday month shared in the Chalmers E-Blast, please contact Al Fletcher at (613) 546-4785 or at afletcher8@cogeco.ca ___________________________________________________________________________

Benevolent Program Blessing Box Thank you for all the recent donations! Some food donations are still welcome: Kraft dinners, small jars peanut butter, bottles of water etc. A new option: If you wish to donate specifically to the Blessing Box, you can do it, one of two ways. 1. Make a donation to the Benevolent Fund with the designation “Blessing Box” and purchases will be made on your behalf in the amount you donate. 2. Alternatively,  you can make your own purchases, which you bring in with your receipt, along with a cheque to Chalmers United Church in the same … Read More

 Big news! Chalmers has a new website.  It is still at the same address https://chalmersunitedchurch.org/ however, it has been modernized to fit today’s devices and lots of new features have been added.  You will find a calendar of what is happening at Chalmers.  We also now have a team to keep the site updated so that you can always see the latest news and events.  There is even a member’s page where Chalmers specific files such as meeting minutes, reports, and budgets can be seen only by those with registered accounts.  Account setup is available by contacting the website team. … Read More

 PASTORAL CARE – A Message from our Regionally Appointed Administrator Jointly with the Pastoral Care Team, I am delighted to advise that The Rev. Dr. Don Misener has been retained to both provide and shepherd the provision of pastoral care to the Chalmers Church community. As a contracted service provider, retained for the next 6 months, and at cost of $1,500 per month, Dr. Misener’s work will entail visiting parishioners, resourcing the pastoral care team, and being available when emergency pastoral care situations arise. Additionally, and as his schedule allows, Don will also be available to preside at funeral/memorial services. … Read More

         Westbrook United Our friends at Westbrook United invite us to their monthly breakfast on the first Saturday of every month (May 7) for a cooked to order meal. On every second Thursday, (May 12 & 26) they host a lunch from 11-1 for $8.  ___________________________________________________________________________

       Brigitta Holzschuh We wish Brigitta Holzschuh well, as she will be studying in Germany for the summer. Luckily (through the magic of the internet) she, as a Chalmers Media Tech, will still be able to prepare the slides for Chalmers services from afar. Have fun on your adventure.

 Thank you to Marian H. for volunteering to submit music copyright materials! Music LicensingLooking for a volunteer to submit music used during services to the licensing company, OneLicense. This is done online. We all enjoy the wonderful music at Chalmers, but musicians need to be paid, and by submitting the copyright information that is shown in the bulletins, is how it happens. Past bulletins are stored in a binder in the office. Some computer skills are required and musical knowledge would be an asset. Should take less than an hour a month. Please contact Linda Steinberg for more details. ___________________________________________________________________________