Chalmers News

 Thank you to Marian H. for volunteering to submit music copyright materials!

Music Licensing
Looking 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.

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It’s all about the Bass

We have greatly enjoyed our addition to the choir for the month of April, the Rev Paul Currie. Unfortunately, we released him to return to his home choir at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church and now no longer have a bass. If you can sing bass and read music, please consider joining the choir. Currently the only rehearsals are before church Sunday morning. Please contact Linda Steinberg or a choir member to volunteer as Juliet will be on vacation for a few weeks.

Chalmers is open for live services

Chalmers’ regionally appointed Administrator David King and the Reopening Team continue to monitor and re-evaluate our protocols as the provincial pandemic response evolves.  We are balancing the need to get together and the need to stay apart.  You will notice certain changes have already occurred – hymn books, choir changes, processions.  Travel restrictions have been lifted.  MacCallum Hall is open for a bit of social time after the service (but no coffee or tea yet).

However, certain restrictions such as Double Vaccinations, Physical Distancing, and Masking are still required.  Caution is still necessary as potentially several thousand people in our area are infected.

As always, we encourage you to take whatever additional steps necessary to ensure your comfort and safety. Please ensure that you keep yourself as safe as possible.  For those who still feel uncomfortable attending live services, we continue to offer services via live streaming and subsequent posting to YouTube.

Thank you

Pastoral Care Team Visitation

The Pastoral Care Team, consisting of 9 members of Chalmers, provides a Ministry of Visitation to over 45 members of our Congregation. Mike Hartlin maintains an up-to-date Pastoral Care List with names and contact information.

Chalmers’ Pastoral Care
If you or someone you know is in need of Pastoral Care support, please contact office@chalmersunitedchurch.com or speak to a member of the Pastoral Care Team.
(Mike Hartlin, Marjorie Mason, Ruth Tracy, Mary Davis Little, Heather Faris, Linda Steinberg).
If you are moving, please notify the office by email: office@chalmersunitedchurch.com
or by phone 613-546-3263 ext. 222.

Monthly Phone Calls to Keep in Touch
If you are willing to touch base with three to five people once a month by phone, it would be deeply appreciated. To help please call Heather at 613 484 2141

Benevolent Program 

The Blessing Box is in need of: Kraft Dinners and small jars of peanut butter. Your donations are welcome at Church House any day of the week, just let us know when you are coming please.

Note: We were informed on Tuesday, that a gentleman we’ve been assisting has sadly passed away, he was only 61. It was he who had had this meal, in the photo we shared earlier this month. May we continue to do what we can, to help those in need.

Interested in Volunteering?

If you would be willing to be part of a team to deliver copies of our weekly Worship Bulletin and E-Blast to members of our Congregation who would appreciate receiving a paper copy, please contact Al Fletcher at 613-546-4785 or afletcher8@cogeco.ca