Communion
The Sacrament of Communion is rooted in the meal that Jesus shared with his disciples just before the crucifixion, other meals that Jesus shared with friends, and the feasts of the Jewish people. When early Christians gathered around the table, they were remembering Jesus and celebrating his ministry that continued to live in a new way among them.
In the tradition of the church throughout the ages, Chalmers celebrates the Sacrament of Communion to remember Jesus and as a sign of God’s enduring love for us. Through participating in this simple meal in community, we taste and see God’s goodness and catch a glimpse of what it means to be in communion with God and with each other.
Everyone is welcome to participate in Communion, which takes place during a Sunday service about four or five times per year. Home Communion is available by contacting our Minister.
Confirmation
Faith and Life: Conversations on the Way
Confirmation is the rite of the church which signifies full membership in the congregation and The United Church of Canada. In the United Church context, confirmation means the ‘confirming’ of Baptismal vows, which were taken earlier, often when a person was an infant or a child. For those who are not baptized, baptism will be included prior to the act of confirmation.
Those who are interested in becoming full members of Chalmers United Church will meet with the Minister and others on this path to explore, affirm and claim faith. The journey is both an individual and community experience. Young people who are currently involved with Chalmers United Church are invited to join this intentional process of faith formation. The program may, or may not, lead a participant to choose confirmation.
For more information, please contact the church office.
