Here are links to online services while we are away during July.
Mission: Scrub Cap: We've had a request for Scrub Hats for our frontline healthcare workers. If you can sew then you can help. This will keep hair neat and tied to reduce the spread of germs to give hospital employees a safer work experience during the Covid 19 Pandemic. There are a couple different patterns and a facebook group to stream line resources engage in discussion with others.
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Regarding Re-Opening Church Functions
Hi Everyone,
During last Sunday's service, I mentioned that I was going to focus some study leave time on finding resources on the topic of re-opening. As you can imagine, there's a lot to consider. Here are two helpful pdf files with many of the details needed for consideration:
City of Toronto Guidelines - https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/978e-COVID-19-Guidance-for-Places-of-Worship.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2qyGetcfd_JShqcP5wiEdhwYNJ8Vl7LC_GtmyrZTdc5sUl5wcrfd6P8Lw
United Church Readiness Chart - https://www.united-in-learning.com/images/2020/Readiness_Essentials.pdf
After discussing these documents in a joint meeting with the Chair of Kintore and Brooksdale's Clerk of Session, we reached a consensus that while we are eager to return, we will err on the side of caution to be sure that we are taking all necessary steps to keep everyone safe. As many have said, we stay apart now so that when we return, we will all be together. Please be assured that we will continue to work towards reopening the building. So much has been learned about providing worship on-line and this will continue for the time being. Though not the same as meeting in-person, our virtual gatherings have been a blessing during this time.
So now, we turn our focus to our yearly July closure. During July I hope you enjoy...
... the additional time spent with your widened bubbles (meals with family, cuddles with grandkids);
... not stressing about what school assignments need to be handed in;
...beautiful slow, summer days.
During July, I pray for you as you continue to serve your families, neighbours and community in all the little and not-so-little ways that help our communities thrive. I ask that you pray for me and for our congregation, and I thank you for your prayers.
Should you experience any pastoral care emergencies while I am away in July, please contact Rev. Carol Hamilton. Here's how you can reach her:
email - revcarol17@gmail.com
cell - 519.949.8701
God bless you and please be safe in all you do!
Rev. Doug
June 19, 2020
Hi Everyone,
During last Sunday's service, I mentioned that I was going to focus some study leave time on finding resources on the topic of re-opening. As you can imagine, there's a lot to consider. Here are two helpful pdf files with many of the details needed for consideration:
City of Toronto Guidelines - https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/978e-COVID-19-Guidance-for-Places-of-Worship.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2qyGetcfd_JShqcP5wiEdhwYNJ8Vl7LC_GtmyrZTdc5sUl5wcrfd6P8Lw
United Church Readiness Chart - https://www.united-in-learning.com/images/2020/Readiness_Essentials.pdf
After discussing these documents in a joint meeting with the Chair of Kintore and Brooksdale's Clerk of Session, we reached a consensus that while we are eager to return, we will err on the side of caution to be sure that we are taking all necessary steps to keep everyone safe. As many have said, we stay apart now so that when we return, we will all be together. Please be assured that we will continue to work towards reopening the building. So much has been learned about providing worship on-line and this will continue for the time being. Though not the same as meeting in-person, our virtual gatherings have been a blessing during this time.
So now, we turn our focus to our yearly July closure. During July I hope you enjoy...
... the additional time spent with your widened bubbles (meals with family, cuddles with grandkids);
... not stressing about what school assignments need to be handed in;
...beautiful slow, summer days.
During July, I pray for you as you continue to serve your families, neighbours and community in all the little and not-so-little ways that help our communities thrive. I ask that you pray for me and for our congregation, and I thank you for your prayers.
Should you experience any pastoral care emergencies while I am away in July, please contact Rev. Carol Hamilton. Here's how you can reach her:
email - revcarol17@gmail.com
cell - 519.949.8701
God bless you and please be safe in all you do!
Rev. Doug
June 19, 2020
As well as our Sunday morning virtual worship service (find the link at the top of this page), please consider joining more online gatherings as shown below. Everyone welcome!
Two or our local brave front-line workers.
Welcome to Chalmers United Church in Kintore, ON.
Our friendly, rural church is located just northeast of London.
Check our website to find out how we are more than Sunday morning.
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Sunday Morning Worship & Children's Church
Services 1st Sunday of the Month - 9:30 am Services all other Sundays - 11:00 am Children's Church runs concurrently with services. All Welcome |
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All gatherings INCLUDING worship services shown below, are cancelled until further notice.
. Worship Services & Sunday School *Sunday School runs concurrently with 11 am services only. Upcoming Ongoing
Barb and Irene quilting at Knitting and More
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Parent Child Drop In
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