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.
In light of the recent Province of Ontario roadmap to re-opening announcement on Oct. 25, 2021, the Worship Committee of Chalmers United is now requiring that all parishioners attending services in person be fully vaccinated if they are eligible. Services will continue to be broadcast via facebook and zoom.
If you plan to attend in person, please ensure:
that you are masked, and
that you are feeling well with no covid symptoms.
You will be asked to provide your name and a contact number.
Soft singing while wearing a mask will be allowed.
Services will continue to be livestreamed on Facebook and Zoom.
|
Sunday Morning Worship
* All services are live-streamed and in-person 1st Sunday of the month @ 9:30 am All other services @ 11:00 am Please connect with Rev. Doug for link info. |
Stay Connected.
Facebook and twitter. Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter. rev.douglas.peck@gmail.com |
Contact:
|
What's New
Congregational Meeting - Dec. 12, 2021 -more details to follow
Announcements for the E-Bulletin: contact Kay Calvin (519-421-6278) by the end of the day on Wednesday. Email: kcalvin@xplornet.ca
Monday, November 22: Métis 101 - An Educational Evening with Kathleen Anderson The ZCS is very proud to announce that we are hosting an educational evening with guest speaker Kathleen Anderson, President of the Thames Bluewater Métis Council, Métis Nation of Ontario. Kathleen's historic community is Red River, but has lived in Ontario most of her life. She is an active member of the local Indigenous community where she sits on several Indigenous Education Committees with local school boards and LHSC's Indigenous Health Circle. Kathleen is passionate about sharing her knowledge of her Métis heritage and believes very strongly in former Senator Murray Sinclair's quote - "Education got us into this mess and education will get us out of it!"
Please come and join us!
Location: Embro Community Centre Time: Doors open at 6:30; Presentation begins at 7:00 Cost: 10$ payable at the door
Please invite friends and family to attend as well.
*Must pre-register by visiting this link, bit.ly/ZCSevent or by phoning Diane at 519-320-8113
**Proof of vaccination is required to entre the Community Centre
Tuesday, November 30: Chalmers Chicken Supper. $25; Drive through pick up between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. See the attached flyer below for all the details.
Connections
The November issue of Connections is attached.
Increasingly as our world changes around us, we must adapt. But we mustn’t forget what it means to be fully human, to care for each other and to care for the earth. Our stories this month are about being human and Christian.
OUR CONTEXT (pg 2) of our Communities of Faith – covenanting service of Jane Baxter with Princeton-Etonia P.C. and Antler River Watershed Region, a guest column on alienation, on line resources for COP26, Operation Sharing prepares for Christmas and their fall newsletter.
JESUS’ WAY (pg 5) details our November 17 session with Ecotheolgian Rev Dr Jessica Hetherington, the lawn chair sit-in at in Woodstock, and using the Medicine Wheel to examine our lives.
GOD’S LOVE (pg 7) - birds were here before us, a memory from a visitor from Germany, and what we do, we hold in our hearts. Ads for a Music Theatre in Thamesford this week November 12 to 14th and a Bazaar November 20 at St Paul’s in Tillsonburg. We’re grateful to Robyn Marie Butt for the offer of her poem Winterhorse for Advent (pg 12).
Please keep in your prayers....
For the birth of Levi Douglas Sims
For Irene Baker
For Roger Lupton
For Verne MacArthur
For hospital and frontline healthcare staff working to keep us safe
For those suffering with Covid 19
For all struggling with economic hardships.
For all those struggling with opiod addiction
(If you know someone on who would like to be prayed for, please contact Rev. Doug or Kay)
Congregational Meeting - Dec. 12, 2021 -more details to follow
Announcements for the E-Bulletin: contact Kay Calvin (519-421-6278) by the end of the day on Wednesday. Email: kcalvin@xplornet.ca
Monday, November 22: Métis 101 - An Educational Evening with Kathleen Anderson The ZCS is very proud to announce that we are hosting an educational evening with guest speaker Kathleen Anderson, President of the Thames Bluewater Métis Council, Métis Nation of Ontario. Kathleen's historic community is Red River, but has lived in Ontario most of her life. She is an active member of the local Indigenous community where she sits on several Indigenous Education Committees with local school boards and LHSC's Indigenous Health Circle. Kathleen is passionate about sharing her knowledge of her Métis heritage and believes very strongly in former Senator Murray Sinclair's quote - "Education got us into this mess and education will get us out of it!"
Please come and join us!
Location: Embro Community Centre Time: Doors open at 6:30; Presentation begins at 7:00 Cost: 10$ payable at the door
Please invite friends and family to attend as well.
*Must pre-register by visiting this link, bit.ly/ZCSevent or by phoning Diane at 519-320-8113
**Proof of vaccination is required to entre the Community Centre
Tuesday, November 30: Chalmers Chicken Supper. $25; Drive through pick up between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. See the attached flyer below for all the details.
Connections
The November issue of Connections is attached.
Increasingly as our world changes around us, we must adapt. But we mustn’t forget what it means to be fully human, to care for each other and to care for the earth. Our stories this month are about being human and Christian.
OUR CONTEXT (pg 2) of our Communities of Faith – covenanting service of Jane Baxter with Princeton-Etonia P.C. and Antler River Watershed Region, a guest column on alienation, on line resources for COP26, Operation Sharing prepares for Christmas and their fall newsletter.
JESUS’ WAY (pg 5) details our November 17 session with Ecotheolgian Rev Dr Jessica Hetherington, the lawn chair sit-in at in Woodstock, and using the Medicine Wheel to examine our lives.
GOD’S LOVE (pg 7) - birds were here before us, a memory from a visitor from Germany, and what we do, we hold in our hearts. Ads for a Music Theatre in Thamesford this week November 12 to 14th and a Bazaar November 20 at St Paul’s in Tillsonburg. We’re grateful to Robyn Marie Butt for the offer of her poem Winterhorse for Advent (pg 12).
Please keep in your prayers....
For the birth of Levi Douglas Sims
For Irene Baker
For Roger Lupton
For Verne MacArthur
For hospital and frontline healthcare staff working to keep us safe
For those suffering with Covid 19
For all struggling with economic hardships.
For all those struggling with opiod addiction
(If you know someone on who would like to be prayed for, please contact Rev. Doug or Kay)
|
Knitting and More has returned Mondays @ 9:15 am. Come out and enjoy each other's company and creative handiwork, skills and advice. Participants must be fully vaccinated and wear masks. |
|
Wednesdays @ 1 PM
Employment Opportunity
Sunday School Teacher for Chalmers United Church, Kintore and St. Andrew's United Church Brooksdale
Position Summary: Kintore and Brooksdale require a Sunday School Teacher to teach Sunday School in a fun and engaging way using the curriculum provided. Depending on circumstances, Sunday School may be in person at each of these churches, or it could be a virtual class. The incumbent should be prepared to teach via either method.
Accountable to: Ministry and Personnel and Worship Committees
Wage: $15 per hour + $0.41 for mileage (if applicable)
Hours per Week: 2 – 4 maximum (1 hour of prep and either 1 or 2 hours of teaching depending on if the class is in person or virtual. If classes are in person, Brooksdale would begin at 9:30 am and Kintore would begin at 11:00 am, however, times switch on the first Sunday of the month)
Principle Areas of Responsibility:
• Lead Sunday School and oversee Sunday School Helper (if present)
• Work closely with the Worship Committee and Minister
• Encouraged to attend and promote United Church of Canada programs and events, (for example, Youth Forum, Children at Conference)
• Report hours to Treasurer monthly
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrate a strong faith in Jesus Christ and convey the values of the United Church of Canada
• Enthusiasm for teaching and leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with both children and parents
• Ability to make all children feel included in a safe environment
• Criminal background check will be required
Applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter by September 17th, by email to the attention of:
Nanci Whittaker, Chair of the Ministry and Personnel Committee, Chalmers United Church, Kintore nanciwhittaker@gmail.com
Sunday School Teacher for Chalmers United Church, Kintore and St. Andrew's United Church Brooksdale
Position Summary: Kintore and Brooksdale require a Sunday School Teacher to teach Sunday School in a fun and engaging way using the curriculum provided. Depending on circumstances, Sunday School may be in person at each of these churches, or it could be a virtual class. The incumbent should be prepared to teach via either method.
Accountable to: Ministry and Personnel and Worship Committees
Wage: $15 per hour + $0.41 for mileage (if applicable)
Hours per Week: 2 – 4 maximum (1 hour of prep and either 1 or 2 hours of teaching depending on if the class is in person or virtual. If classes are in person, Brooksdale would begin at 9:30 am and Kintore would begin at 11:00 am, however, times switch on the first Sunday of the month)
Principle Areas of Responsibility:
• Lead Sunday School and oversee Sunday School Helper (if present)
• Work closely with the Worship Committee and Minister
• Encouraged to attend and promote United Church of Canada programs and events, (for example, Youth Forum, Children at Conference)
• Report hours to Treasurer monthly
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrate a strong faith in Jesus Christ and convey the values of the United Church of Canada
• Enthusiasm for teaching and leadership
• Ability to communicate effectively with both children and parents
• Ability to make all children feel included in a safe environment
• Criminal background check will be required
Applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter by September 17th, by email to the attention of:
Nanci Whittaker, Chair of the Ministry and Personnel Committee, Chalmers United Church, Kintore nanciwhittaker@gmail.com