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It’s a shame that the one window that most people don’t see is in the balcony. It tells a special story of King Agrippa putting Paul on trial, but instead of kowtowing, Paul tells the King about Jesus’ love, unashamedly speaking truth to power and calling us today to live our lives with conviction. Paul, right in chains, telling the King about his conversion on the road to Damascus.
On Agrippa’s left is his sister, Bernice.

Inscription:
“In Memory of Rev Patrick Gray 19 years minister of this congregation.
Died October 29, 1876, aged 57 years.
“Whereupon I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision but shewed them that they should repent and turn to God and do works meet for repentance.”

Source: From the Windows Power Point Presentation of a couple of

Thank you to the team who made sure so many were blessed with cookies for Thanksgiving. We are grateful.

The next Cookie Plate Delivery will be in time for Thanksgiving. The plating will happen Thursday October 8th starting at 9:00 am with delivery to follow that afternoon.

We are grateful for any cookie donations and assistance to plate.

We are in the midst of preparing Warm Winter Wear packs for the Warm Feet for the Street Program, which needs $2,000 to run.

Financial donations urgently needed for the warm winter wear packs.

We are thankful for outside donations and are currently assembling toiletries, treats, including Hot Pockets (THANK YOU Princess Auto for your donation).

Chalmers Outreach Programs are well underway!

• Chalmers has assisted a total of 797 people to date in 2026, 105 who were new to the programs, with $15,780 distributed in grocery cards.

THANK YOU to those people who regularly support Chalmers’ Benevolent Programs. It’s so appreciated.

To donate:

Mail your gift to: Envelope Secretary,  212 Barrie St. Kingston, K7L 3K3

Please allocate where you wish your funds placed, in the “Message”. (Warm Feet, Tues. Outreach or Pantry)

Please include your address and telephone number in the memo line to receive a church tax receipt.

4.Donate online through Canada Helps CHALMERS UNITED CHURCH | Charity Profile | Donate Online |Canadahelps and use the “Donate to this Charity” button.

This is this week’s team.

Stock up with books in preparation for the longer, cooler, evenings ahead.

You will find a good assortment in MacCallum Hall for only $1.00 each.

Try your luck!

Happy reading!

On May 1, 7 pm There will be a Welcoming service for Rev. Elizabeth GuillaumeKoene at Sidney Westminster United Church in Belleville
Rev. Elizabeth will be welcomed as an Ordained Minister in the United Church of Canada. All are invited to attend.

You must have room for a book from the new selection on the shelves in MacCallum Hall! They are a bargain at $1.00 each.
You will experience many hours of pleasure from your choice.

Since the Lenten sermon series is tied into children’s games, we thought it might be nice to have some fun activities after church during coffee hour. You are invited to join Reverend Elizabeth and Linda Steinberg for a quick and simple fun food activity. This week we will celebrate Palm Sunday with “Palm sundaes” (or cupcakes if you don’t want ice cream)
It will be casual, fun, and tasty.
No registration required!

Rev. Elizabeth Guillaume-Koene and Chalmers, celebrated Elizabeth’s successful completion of the requirements for Ordination in the United Church of Canada. We look forward to May when she will be officially welcomed by the Region.