Cooke's-Portsmouth United Church

Cooke's-Portsmouth is the result of two 'old' Kingston congregations being joined in the 1960's. The people bring a deep Presbyterian and Methodist tradition together that is 'United Church'. We have a good music programme which augments the worship and mid-week activities. The church was built in 1967 and is an "A" frame construction. We are something of a 'community centre' in the old subdivions of Calvin Park and Polsen Park. Our services use visual aids to enhance our worship. We are a busy church and welcome people to come and get involved with us and the community-at-large in Kingston. In 2005, the Kingston Korean Presbyterian Church began worshipping Sunday afternoons in our sanctuary. It has been a wonderful relationship.

About the Service

Our main worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings.

About the Neighbourhood

Calvin Park is a residential sub-division near the city centre.

Quick Facts

Who do I contact with questions?

Contact Sharlene in the church office or Peter at the church, or, visit our website at www.akingstonchurch.org

What music is played during worship?

Our Director of Music, Kirsten, is an accomplished pianist and organist. We have special guest instrumentalists and singers throughout the year.

How do people dress for service?

Some a little dressy, most casual.

What happens after the service?

Coffee, tea and cookies in the church hall for those who would like to share fellowship after the service.

Church Minister

Reverend Peter Bartlett

Peter’s hometown is St. John’s, Newfoundland. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1979, and retired at the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in July 2001. While in the Canadian Army, Peter served in many different capacities and in many different places throughout Canada and abroad. He is a graduate of the Royal Military College (B.MASc.), the Canadian Army Staff College in Kingston, and the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. Peter’s last posting was as the Commanding Officer of the Parachute Training School in Trenton Ontario. He is a graduate of Queen's University (M.Div.) and was ordained by the Bay of Quinte Conference in 2007. Peter has served in ministry leadership capacities within Kingston, Belleville and Oshawa Presbyteries, as well as in Upper New York State.

Peter is married to Maureen (nee McLaughlin) of Windsor Ontario. Maureen is a Vice Principal in the Limestone District School Board. Peter and Maureen have two sons: Daniel and Michael. Daniel is a 2nd Year Marine Engineering student at Georgian College in Owen Sound. Michael is in his final year at Frontenac High School, and is considering his university options for this coming Fall. Peter, Maureen and Michael live with Beaumont, the family’s 8 ½ year-old Landseer Newfoundland Dog. Beaumont is a much loved family member who sheds a lot and slobbers even more. She enjoys riding in the back of Peter’s truck.
 

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