MORE | Every 15 to 30 minutes on its website, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc posts new content to celebrate and recognize the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples. (From CFJC Facebook.)
Continue reading →KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle encourages you to tune inTuesd ay, June 22nd at 8 pm to the 2021 INDSPIRE Awards airing on APTN and CBC. This wonderful event highlights the incredible contributions Indigenous people offer Canada. The INDSPIRE Awards represents the … Continue reading →
…Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day, formerly called National Aboriginal Day, is annually held on June 21 to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal peoples. In cooperation with Aboriginal organizations, the Canadian government chose … Continue reading →
Join Michael, other KUC folk, and friends of KUC folk, for a virtual coffee party for about an hour on Tuesday, beginning at 11:00 am Here is the link: Join a Kamloops United Activity Image: Wikimedia Commons
Continue reading →Join us on YouTube for this Sunday’s worship service. Here is the link: Worship, Sunday June 20, Indigenous People’s Sunday. We are honoring National Indigenous Peoples’ Sunday, and will be joined by Rosanne Casimir, Kukpi7/ Chief for Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, … Continue reading →
Hello KUC Community, My name is Andrew Sahaydak. I am a summer student, working with Kamloops United as a Technology Support Analyst. If you require any computer help, assistance connecting to or viewing services, or general questions please reach out … Continue reading →
I would like to thank the members of the Kamloops United Church Reconciliation Exploration (REC) for arranging this Sundays worship service for National Aboriginal Peoples Sunday. One of the things we were desirous of doing was to let indigenous voices … Continue reading →
Council Circle, in conjunction with the KUC Worship Committee, has decided that we will not reopen for public worship until Sunday September 12 which seems to be in line the the provincial guidelines. Traditionally, this has been known as “Rally … Continue reading →
KUC’s Council Circle is tasked with the work of keeping the visioning for Kamloops United Church, Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery, moving forward. To that end, we had started a process with a facilitator, Amanda Fenton, in January/February of … Continue reading →
Carol Sparkes. I grew up in the United Church in Brigus, Newfoundland. In December 2017 my husband Don Murray and I moved from Guelph, Ontario to Kamloops so I could take the position of instructional designer at Thompson Rivers University. … Continue reading →
Some of you have inquired about where to obtain orange shirts to honour the legacy of Residential schools. Cost is approximately $26 each, which includes tax and shipping, and the cost is paid directly to The Orange Shirt Society. The … Continue reading →
On Monday June 7, 2021, in response to the tragic discovery at Tk’emlups of the unmarked graves of 215 children, several members of the KUC Reconciliation Exploration Circle joined the initiator of this response to tie 215 orange ribbons on … Continue reading →
Meet the (UCC) queer evangelist… and learn what it takes to be a Christian Activist through an interview with Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo (recorded June 16, 2021). Rev. Cheri DiNovo is well-known in Ontario politics, and her new memoir The … Continue reading →
The KUC Thrift shop could sure use some of those clothes hangers hanging empty in your closet! You are welcome to drop them off at the KUC front doors (at the top of the rainbow ramp) whenever KUC is open … Continue reading →
What’s On This Week? This Week at Kamloops United Church: Click here to join a Kamloops United Church event. unless otherwise specified. Password is gratitude if required. Sunday 10:00 am Join us worship. Click here for the service. 11:15 am … Continue reading →
Imagine ONLINE for Children and their Grown Ups. Saturday, June 19, 9:45am – 11:00am PT. A mini-retreat for United Church Children and Friends ages 7-12, and their grown ups to enjoy sacred and playful time, together! Details here.
Continue reading →Do you feel called to work with children at Kamloops United Church? As part of KUC’s First Third Ministry (ministry to those in the first third of life – ie. under 30 years of age) we are looking at our … Continue reading →
Sweet Spot Cupcakes and ASK Wellness. Pride Cupcakes are $4.00 each. $1.00 per cupcake will go towards the ASK Wellness Health Navigation Team to help them expand their 2sLGBTQ+ services@. Come buy a Pride cupcake during June 1-30th to support the … Continue reading →
Service for Sunday June 20: National Indigenous People’s Sunday Join us next Sunday. At this service we will have speaking: Chief/Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir for Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc John Snow, Indigenous Minister for the Pacific Mountain Region of the United Church … Continue reading →
Follow the Sun: A Solstice Encounter. Sun, June 20, 2021 from 7 pm – 9 pm. Join Dan Hines and other inspiring guides for this online festive solstice evening of music, meditation and inner life exploration. This experience is offered … Continue reading →
We are happy to report Kamloops United Church is preparing to open our beautiful Thrift Shop! Stay tuned for days and hours that we will be open. BEFORE we can open we need volunteers! The volunteers who have been volunteering … Continue reading →
Council Circle, in conjunction with the KUC Worship Committee, has decided that we will not reopen for public worship until Sunday September 12 which seems to be in line the the provincial guidelines. Traditionally, this has been known as “Rally … Continue reading →
We have created an “In Memoriam” page for the KUC website. With the changes to socializing that have come with Covid protocols, we find ourselves less connected. The “In Memoriam” page is a way to inform us of transitions in … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church is a member organization of Changing the Face of Poverty and we are excited to share the anti-stigma video “Don’t Fight the Poor, Fight Poverty”. (Click on it to view or scroll down and view) This video … Continue reading →
After Church Coffee Time Join us every Sunday for a virtual coffee hour on Zoom after the service. Here is the link After Church Coffee Time Image Credit: g_6G8WgFNOjIS3
Continue reading →Minister’s Message It seems that Jesus, time and time again was asking his followers how they were “spending” their lives and asking them to look at their interactions with other people. The following are a number of short stories which … Continue reading →
What type of seeds are you sowing with your life? Join us on YouTube for a live stream of this service at 10:00 am on Sunday June 13 at 10:00 am. The service is available at the same link anytime … Continue reading →
The AGM of the Region of the United Church will be held this weekend. For info Click for the Agenda. If you would like to join any part of the meeting to see what’s going on Click here. There are … Continue reading →
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF How to support Tḱemlúps te Secwepemc– June 3, 2021 There has been an outpouring of support for our community. Thank you for helping us bring to light such hard truths … Continue reading →
Join us on YouTube for a live stream of this service at 10:00 am on Sunday June 6 at 10:00 am. The service is available at the same link anytime after that: Worship, Sunday, June 6 This Sunday’s service we will … Continue reading →
Minister’s Message I came across the following quote in a book entitled, “The Best Care Possible” by Ira Byock. In the light of the events at the Kamloops Residential School, I think that it makes a powerful statement. Something to … Continue reading →
Thank you to the Kamloops United Church Reconciliation Committee for the response which has been shared with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc as well as with local media: It was with deep sorrow that we, the congregation of Kamloops United Church, … Continue reading →
The Kamloops United Church Annual General Congregational meeting was held on May 30th after the worship service. 44 people attended by zoom. With gratitude and appreciation we thank those who have offered their leadership for the coming year. Council Circle: Chair: … Continue reading →
Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney has sent this statement to the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc and also to the media. The paragraph in italics is Michael’s preface in the email to the chief followed by the statement. I can’t even begin to imagine … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church ~ Canada Summer Student Position Guide PERSONAL COMPUTER SUPPORT ANALYST Responsibility and Accountability: This role is accountable to and takes direction from the Kamloops United Church Administrative Manager. Regular Hours: This position is part time 13 hours per … Continue reading →
“Our Spirits Aligned:: Aboriginal Voices of Healing and Reconciliation – compiled by JoAnn Restoule with Wedlidi Speck and Karen Close Reconciliation is storied differently by different people… In the end by sharing the stories in this book,we may just find … Continue reading →
Orange Shirt Order – Reconciliation Exploration Group. We have had some inquiries about where to obtain orange shirts to honour the legacy of Residential schools. The shirts can be ordered directly from the Orange Shirt Society Website https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ the cost … Continue reading →
June 28, 2021. 7:00 p.m. ET /4:00 p.m. PT This gathering is intended to provide attendees with some of the basic knowledge of and vocabulary for building relationships with and among Two-Spirit people. This includes pronouns and the importance of respecting … Continue reading →
