Volunteers

Chalmers United Church’s greatest resource by far is the congregation itself. We are blessed to have people with the knowledge, energy, and commitment to mission and service. Chalmers depends heavily on volunteer efforts by many of its members. The Coordinating Council of Elders and the various committees of the church oversee most of this work.

The Board of Trustees is the legal entity responsible for the Church property and other trust financial assets.

The Faith Formation / Christian Education Overview Committee, working with the Coordinator of Children’s, Youth and Family Programs, provides leadership and coordination to the congregation in faith formation and Christian Education for children, youth and families.

The Finance Committee prepares, recommends and monitors budgets and expenditures, thereby providing responsible Christian stewardship of the financial resources of Chalmers.

The Memorial Fund Committee administers donations and approves expenditures from the Memorial Fund for projects which enhance worship as suggested by various church bodies.

The Men’s Group provides men of the congregation with opportunities to enjoy community and fellowship by organizing monthly men’s luncheon programs.

The Ministry and Personnel Committee provides a consultative, supportive and supervisory agency that helps staff and members of the congregation build and maintain healthy working relationships for the furthering of the Church’s ministry and mission.

The Music, Broadcasting and Arts Committee, working with the Director of Music, provides general oversight of the ministry of music and the other arts in the life of the congregation including concerts, radio broadcasting and sound systems.

The Outreach Committee informs, educates and encourages the members of the Chalmers family to support local and overseas outreach opportunities and the many world projects of mission and service.

The Pastoral Care Committee, working with the coordinator of Pastoral Care and our minister, maintains contact with Chalmers members and coordinates the visitation of all people under the pastoral care of Chalmers.

The Presbytery Representatives attend the monthly meetings of Kingston Presbytery and the annual meetings of the Bay of Quinte Conference as representatives of Chalmers and they act as liaisons between our congregation and Presbytery.

The Property Committee exercises responsible Christian stewardship by providing oversight of all Chalmers buildings, real property and furnishings.

The Stewardship Campaign Committee operates a continuous stewardship education program for the Chalmers community and prepares long range plans, objectives and strategies for fundraising programs.

All Women of Chalmers are members of this group which provides opportunities for them to enjoy community and fellowship within our church.

The Worship Committee plans, evaluates, and ensures the continuation of regular worship services and the development of lay leadership in worship.

Representatives from all these committees are members of the Coordinating Council of Elders.