Chalmers Church Celebrated
100th. Anniversary in 2005
Plans were formulated for the observance of our congregational centennial year by organizing a variety of events and activities. Our desire is not simply to celebrate our past but to look forward with enthusiasm to our opportunities for Christian mission in the years ahead.
The Session established a special Centennial Committee which co-ordinated our celebrations.
- June 12 - Dedication of a Centennial Banner which was crafted by the Chalmers Quilters to mark the church’s 100th anniversary. There was also an exhibit of the Chalmers Quilters quilts that were made over the last 100 years.
- September 25 - Anniversary church picnic held at Christie Conservation.
- September 30 - Article in the Mountain News – titled “Chalmers Presbyterian Church part of Community for 100 years”. It featured Mr. Brent Ellis, Clerk of Session.
- October 15 - Annual Church Bazaar with a centennial theme.
- November 5 - Our 100th Anniversary Dinner followed by entertainment. All past members and friends were invited. A booklet titled "Chalmers Church The First Hundred Years", edited by church member Jacqueline Carson, was distributed.
- November 6 - Special anniversary service conducted by Interim Moderator Rev. Bob Geddes. Organist/Choir Director Mr. John Hunse prepared a special musical presentation with our church choir and guest violin soloist Stephanie NumanScholman and vocal soloist Sonia Reid.
- November 17 - Presentation by the Hamilton Mountain Heritage Society was held in the church sanctuary. Mr. Brent Ellis, Clerk of Session, did an illustrated talk he had prepared on "The 100th Year Anniversary at Chalmers".
- December 11 - Candle Light Service was performed by the Chalmers Choir and joined by the Winterberry Choir.
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