At KUC we have a Unified Budget – which means that unless an expense is in the Budget, we cannot add it, and that all gifts go to one pot – the General Fund.   So, Council Circle has approved a list of special Capital items, and created a “Wish List”.  A brochure with an envelope is available on the Welcome Table at KUC.  Click here to see the wish catalogue.

We would like to offer you the opportunity to give to one or more of these “wishes”, if you are able. The first item on the list is an “over-and-above” gift to the General Fund.   The other items:  sound baffling for the hall, a baby change table, a labyrinth, a video projection system, organ repairs, microwaves, a flat-screen TV and DVD player, cupboards for Children’s Church and an outside sign.  Some of the items are small, and some are larger, you can give towards any combination of items you choose.

We can proceed with these projects only if we have the money. If you are interested, please take one of the brochures, and the enclosed envelope -  and consider what you can do.  You can place it on the offering plate on Sunday, or to the church office during the week.

July/August: office hours Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Purchasers of 41 of the 56 residential units are eligible to have 10 per cent of the price carried by the church, said Jennifer Keim, the redevelopment’s co-chairwoman. The offer gives people who can afford a mortgage but can’t get the money together for a down payment the chance to own a new home, she said.

To the best of Keim’s knowledge, this is the first time a downtown development has offered suites for $150,000 to $270,000. “Most of the developments have been high end, $400,000-plus type things,” said Keim. “We’re so proud to be able to offer this.” The church is working with B.C. Housing and Canada Mortgage and Housing to create affordable housing.

Marketing co-chairwoman Mary Ann Milobar said financing for the project will be repaid as units are sold. “It’s quite unique, I think, for Kamloops,” she said.  At the launch was a mockup of the site, plans for each floor and suites on display. Information folders were available and a presentation team was there to answer questions people had.  This information is now available by contacting the church and making an appointment with a presentation team member.

The project is a redevelopment of the existing church. The ground floor will be administration and floors two through six will be residential. There will be a rooftop patio with planters so people can plant vegetables or flowers or whatever they like.

Mayor Peter Milobar was on hand at the June 10th “Launch” to open the sale. People enjoyed refreshments, had the opportunity and possibly find a new home or to simply share in the celebration of this housing initiative. For more information phone KUC’s Marketing Co-Chair, Mary Ann at 250-374-6585.

Camp Dates are:

Junior Camp - (ages 8-11) - June 30th – July 5th,
Intermediate Camp - (ages 12-14) - July 7th – July 12th,
Junior/Intermediate Camp 1 - (ages 8-14) - July 14th – July 19th,
Junior/Intermediate Camp 2 - (ages 8-14) - July 21st – 26th,
Senior Camp - (ages 15-17) - July 28th – August 2nd

Go to the Camp Grafton website to register.

*Please note that the Leader In Training Program (L.I.T.) will be running alongside their regular camp programs. There will be a limited number of spaces available for L.I.T.s in each week.
     L.I.T. Week 1 - (ages 15-17) - June 30th – July 5th
     L.I.T. Week 2 - (ages 15-17) - July 7th – July 12th

Check out the Camp Grafton website at: http://www.campgrafton.ca/index.html

Check it out!  KUC 3rd Annual Spiritual Retreat Weekend

Looking back on your time at KUC, what programs, activities, services or events have helped you

grow spiritually, or deepen your spiritual commitment? What new things can we offer to encourage further spiritual development and what would you like to continue?

Thank you for your continued thoughtful responses to our questions.