Past Events at St. Paul's U.C.
2023
The last service of 2023.
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Rev. Martin was busy on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
It was our Christmas service, the fourth Sunday of Advent and he served communion.
It was our Christmas service, the fourth Sunday of Advent and he served communion.
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The Affirm Committee hosted a Holiday Meal at Bill’s Place!
The meal took place on December 28 at 5:30pm.
This Christmas dinner with all the trimmings gave 2SLGBTQIA2 folks in our community
the opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal with their chosen family.
Anne Gibson coordinated this event with help from folks from the church.
The meal took place on December 28 at 5:30pm.
This Christmas dinner with all the trimmings gave 2SLGBTQIA2 folks in our community
the opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal with their chosen family.
Anne Gibson coordinated this event with help from folks from the church.
What a fun way to spend three mornings - making 600 apple pies.
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped.
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped.
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Our UCW welcomed Martha Phiri to our meeting on October 2, 2023. Martha is the wife of our new minister, Rev. Martin Mwale. |
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The amalgamation service for St. Paul's and Victoria Avenue took place on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
2022
The contents of our 'mitten line' will be going to R.O.C.K. Missions
to keep those in need warm.
to keep those in need warm.
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At the Pastoral Charge meeting on November 30,
the congregations approved the appointment of
the Rev. Martin Mwale as our new congregational minister effective March 1, 2023.
Looking forward to this, we’re also creating a Transition / Welcoming Committee to assist the family in getting settled here.
Each congregation is invited to identify, by December 15, 3-5 individuals to work on this committee.
If interested, speak with Chuck.
the congregations approved the appointment of
the Rev. Martin Mwale as our new congregational minister effective March 1, 2023.
Looking forward to this, we’re also creating a Transition / Welcoming Committee to assist the family in getting settled here.
Each congregation is invited to identify, by December 15, 3-5 individuals to work on this committee.
If interested, speak with Chuck.
St. Paul's UCW had a fun time at their Christmas Lunch at Casa Bella
on Monday, December 5, 2022,
especially after Santa made his appearance.
on Monday, December 5, 2022,
especially after Santa made his appearance.
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A Chili Lunch was held at St. Paul's on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. $10 bought a bowl of chili, a bun, a dessert and a can of pop. It was bought out to you so that you didn't even have to get out of your car. |
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First day of making 200 of 600 pies.
Set-up complete to make apple pies.
These photos are of Rev. Wanda's last service at St. Paul's on July 24, 2022.
We wish her well in her retirement.
We wish her well in her retirement.
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The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance unveiled a Pride-themed bench this past week.
Shown from left are Marianne Willson, CK Pride board chair, Janet Johnston, retired CKHA pharmacist,
Dr. Ian Johnston, and Lori Marshall, CKHA president and CEO.
The bench is a gift from the Johnstons.
Chatham This Week, June 23, 2022
Shown from left are Marianne Willson, CK Pride board chair, Janet Johnston, retired CKHA pharmacist,
Dr. Ian Johnston, and Lori Marshall, CKHA president and CEO.
The bench is a gift from the Johnstons.
Chatham This Week, June 23, 2022
St. Paul's observed 60 years of UCW at the service on June 5, 2022.
60th Anniversary Celebration of St Paul’s UCW
June 5, 2022.
June 5, 2022.
We are not able to attend the National UCW in Halifax in July so decided to honour and celebrate our women for work done in the past, present and hopefully the future! They all were willing to participate.
National UCW provided us with some ideas for special Services which could be to adapted it to our needs. We highlighted various prayers and music that had been included in past anniversary celebrations. We also had a female choir to sing special meaningful music selections for the occasion.
We were able to recognize and appreciate Wendy for being treasurer in various levels of UCW since 2002 and still serving. The books are in very capable hands. Also Jane, was honoured as a very active senior member who is mentor to us all with her many varied shared skills.
We also had a chance to recognize Marjorie and Judy with a Life Membership in UCW. They are willing to sharing their many talents to help make our group successful. They both took on leadership in projects in many areas. We asked a special guest Marg a former President of the former London Conference UCW to make the presentations.
By recognizing these women we donated $60.00 to Women for Change which helped with education for girls in Zambia. Purchasing a National Membership certificate and pin provided a donation to Mission and Service.
Hearing all the friendly chatter at lunch time was a welcome change after such a long break due to Covid. It was good to have a chance to visit face to face. It was great to celebrate the contributions of our women.
President Carolyn
National UCW provided us with some ideas for special Services which could be to adapted it to our needs. We highlighted various prayers and music that had been included in past anniversary celebrations. We also had a female choir to sing special meaningful music selections for the occasion.
We were able to recognize and appreciate Wendy for being treasurer in various levels of UCW since 2002 and still serving. The books are in very capable hands. Also Jane, was honoured as a very active senior member who is mentor to us all with her many varied shared skills.
We also had a chance to recognize Marjorie and Judy with a Life Membership in UCW. They are willing to sharing their many talents to help make our group successful. They both took on leadership in projects in many areas. We asked a special guest Marg a former President of the former London Conference UCW to make the presentations.
By recognizing these women we donated $60.00 to Women for Change which helped with education for girls in Zambia. Purchasing a National Membership certificate and pin provided a donation to Mission and Service.
Hearing all the friendly chatter at lunch time was a welcome change after such a long break due to Covid. It was good to have a chance to visit face to face. It was great to celebrate the contributions of our women.
President Carolyn
St. Paul's UCW made 318 rhubarb pies on May 24 and 26, 2022, at the church.
Thanks to the many people who came out to assist.
Thanks to the many people who came out to assist.
2021
St. Paul’s Affirming Journey
It was in 2016 that St. Paul's began informal discussions about the possibility of becoming an Affirming congregation.
Read more about this process.
It was in 2016 that St. Paul's began informal discussions about the possibility of becoming an Affirming congregation.
Read more about this process.
St. Paul's held its 127th Anniversary celebration and
the service to officially become an Affirming Church
on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Michael Shewburg was the guest minister.
Music was provided by Gary Houston, soloist, and
Margaret Campbell on flute accompanied by Julia Smith.
the service to officially become an Affirming Church
on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Michael Shewburg was the guest minister.
Music was provided by Gary Houston, soloist, and
Margaret Campbell on flute accompanied by Julia Smith.
2020
A Service of Confirmation was held on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020,
for Ellliot Cowan and Kaitlyn (Rosie) Warner.
for Ellliot Cowan and Kaitlyn (Rosie) Warner.
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2019
Gillian and Ian were confirmed on Easter Sunday but the celebration was held the following Sunday, April 28, 2019. |
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Fourteen hungry people met at St. Paul's on Thursday, March 7, 2019, for a box lunch from Subway. It was a fundraiser to help Community Living Chatham-Kent. |
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2018
It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas.....
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White Gifts Sunday St. Paul's and Victoria Avenue collected several bags of food for Outreach for Hunger on Sunday morning, December 2, 2018. |
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St. Paul's and Victoria Avenue's Sunday School collected
toys for the Goodfellows on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Gail and Chuck kindly delivered them. |
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2018 IODE Christmas House Tour
Perhaps not the nicest afternoon for a house tour but that didn't stop these women
who stopped at St. Paul's for a cup of tea/coffee and a cookie.
Perhaps not the nicest afternoon for a house tour but that didn't stop these women
who stopped at St. Paul's for a cup of tea/coffee and a cookie.
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St. Paul's held an Affirm meeting on Sunday evening, November 18, 2018.
To read the summary of the discussion, click on the button.
To read the summary of the discussion, click on the button.
At the September 26, 2018 Official Board meeting,
a motion was passed
that the Charge would support the
Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
The draw was held for those at St. Paul's who made a donation to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
at fellowship time today, Nov. 11.
And the lucky winners of a bag of corn products
are Jerry and Marj Craven.
Thank you all for your donations.
Gail sent $1110 to the Charge treasurer.
a motion was passed
that the Charge would support the
Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
The draw was held for those at St. Paul's who made a donation to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
at fellowship time today, Nov. 11.
And the lucky winners of a bag of corn products
are Jerry and Marj Craven.
Thank you all for your donations.
Gail sent $1110 to the Charge treasurer.
Malak, Heba, Shahd, Mohammad
and Abdullah celebrating Eid, the end of Ramadan. |
Malak is 9 years old
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Shahd is 16 months old.
She is under the quilt that Jane Jenner made for her. |
Abdullah is 3 years old.
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Janet and Ian Johnston took the family to see the sights
in Toronto in July. |
St. Paul's Refugee Committee
took the Oklah family to the Canada Day Parade in Chatham. This is mom, Heba, and Shahd. |
Dinner with the Oklah Family, Saturday, November 17, 2018
The congregation finally got to meet the Oklah family who St. Paul's has sponsored
since their arrival in late February 2018 from Syria.
The congregation finally got to meet the Oklah family who St. Paul's has sponsored
since their arrival in late February 2018 from Syria.
Mohammad made the fruit dishes.
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Heba made the mouth-watering cakes.
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Mohammad and Heba,
Malak, Shahd and Abdullah
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Janet and Heba serve.
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Looks delicious.
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Mohammad making coffee.
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The St. Paul's Refugee Committee is happy to announce that the Oklah family arrived in Windsor at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2018. This is the welcoming committee at the airport. |
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The organ has been removed from St. Paul's. It was broken and too expensive to repair considering that we have no one to play it. However, it has been resurrected and given a new life as a desk. |
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2017
It was agreed at the St. Paul's annual meeting in February 2017 that St. Paul's would begin to study the process of becoming an affirming congregation. This process normally includes a number of study sessions that extend over 1 - 2 years.
Becoming "affirming' means that a congregation publicly declares its commitment
to inclusion and justice for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Becoming "affirming' means that a congregation publicly declares its commitment
to inclusion and justice for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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This is taken from Kenesserie's Facebook page. Cabin 3 is one of the ones that St. Paul's
is responsible for and that we donated money for improvements last year (2017). "Cabin 3 is painted and bunks are in! It is a slow process but we are getting there. Soon all of the cabins will be done. A huge thank you to Bette Northcott and Murray Northcott and friends for continuing to paint. And John Cofell who is building the bunks. Camp is so blessed to these these wonderful people who continuously give back to camp. Camp changes lives!" |
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The Community Living Subway Box Lunch on Thursday, March 9, 2017 was lots of fun as over a dozen people met at the church to eat their subs and enjoy the fellowship. |
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Eighteen women enjoyed lunch together at The Parkfield on February 1, 2017 to celebrate Carolyn's birthday.
In lieu of gifts, articles were donated to Victoria Avenue's Pantry Program.
Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
In lieu of gifts, articles were donated to Victoria Avenue's Pantry Program.
Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
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Each gutter on the church was checked in November. Two have been resurfaced, as in the picture, and one has been partially resurfaced. Some areas on the rest were sealed with the "liquid plastic" stuff. All are good for the winter. Two have been targeted for resurfacing next year. |
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The new mattresses are in the cabins, delivered Saturday, July 11,2015. See the St. Paul's UCW page for more pictures. Click here. |
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The birdhouse was built by Ron Ward and the benches by Jack Authier.
They both enjoyed contributing to the camp. Click on pictures to enlarge. |
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Chuck helps to maintain the water feature at Kenesserie.
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At the St. Paul’s Board of Stewards work bee on June 13, 2015 the following matters were dealt with:
- The flat roof on the Sunday School was reviewed for integrity and found all to be in good condition
- The Christmas Star was removed to be modified so it will in the future be more clearly seen travelling both directions on
Highway #40.
- The newly planted pyramid Emerald Cedars were tended to.
- The soil along the south and east sides of the building was sloped to ensure proper drainage.
- The downspouts and eaves troughs were reviewed and repaired to ensure proper drainage from the building roofs prior to any
further repairs to the inside walls and ceilings.
- Weed maintenance was tended to complement the regular lawn mowing.
- Planting and maintenance of the annual flowers planted was attended to.
- Pruning of trees on the property was done.
- Calking of the kitchen cupboards to ensure cleanliness.
- Review of the regular required maintenance to the pump house.
- Reconfiguring of the kitchen taps.
- Review of the outstanding need for a heat tape for the hot water line to the bathroom.
- Review of the outstanding repair needs to the back entrance to the basement.
- Review of any further repairs to be needed throughout the rest of the year.
- The flat roof on the Sunday School was reviewed for integrity and found all to be in good condition
- The Christmas Star was removed to be modified so it will in the future be more clearly seen travelling both directions on
Highway #40.
- The newly planted pyramid Emerald Cedars were tended to.
- The soil along the south and east sides of the building was sloped to ensure proper drainage.
- The downspouts and eaves troughs were reviewed and repaired to ensure proper drainage from the building roofs prior to any
further repairs to the inside walls and ceilings.
- Weed maintenance was tended to complement the regular lawn mowing.
- Planting and maintenance of the annual flowers planted was attended to.
- Pruning of trees on the property was done.
- Calking of the kitchen cupboards to ensure cleanliness.
- Review of the regular required maintenance to the pump house.
- Reconfiguring of the kitchen taps.
- Review of the outstanding need for a heat tape for the hot water line to the bathroom.
- Review of the outstanding repair needs to the back entrance to the basement.
- Review of any further repairs to be needed throughout the rest of the year.
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To read the article from The Chatham Daily News, June 8, 2015 edition, click here. Click on picture to enlarge. |
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On March 10, 2015, 16 women and 1 man celebrated the birthdays of Gail Scott and Bernice Sloan
by joining them for lunch at the Parkfield. In lieu of gifts, the birthday girls asked for items for Victoria Avenue's pantry. This picture shows Gail and Bernice with some of their gifts. Click on picture to enlarge. Thank you to all who supported our Celebration of Hymns evening on March 1, 2015. $935 was raised for Mission & Service. |
St. Paul's and Victoria Avenue hosted a wonderful evening featuring Linnea Good and David Jonsson on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. To enjoy the slideshow, click here. |