Join us Sunday, June 25th, at 10 AM for a worship service celebrating Indigenous Peoples. Sage Hill Drummers will lead us into worship as we celebrate Indigenous culture while we explore our colonial past and present, while looking ahead to … Continue reading →
Canadian Chamber Music Concert this Wednesday, June 28th at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 7:30 pm. The Bells of Note are participating. Tickets at the door: $15 adults / $10 students. Full poster on the right. … Continue reading →
We are proud that KUC has officially been an Affirming congregation and a member of Affirm United for 21 years. As a quick refresher for those who are relative newcomers to our congregational family, let me say a little about … Continue reading →
Summer Reading! Order your copy now, and be ready for a thought provoking book study this fall! Place your order and pay at the KUC office by July 15, $25 prepaid per book. (If the shipping is less than expected you … Continue reading →
UPDATE!!! We regret the Sacred Fire Drum and Voice workshop/performance has been cancelled due to a lack of pre-registrations for tickets. Sacred Fire Music hopes to reschedule within the next year when more people can come. MORE INFO: Email: sacredfire@sacredfiremusic.com Website: … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you …. …for a special screening of the CBC Documentary “Colonization Road” on National Aboriginal Day, Wednesday, June 21, at 7 pm. Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon takes us to … Continue reading →
A key part of KUC’s ministry is working towards reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada. This means acknowledging the painful history, in which the United Church played a role. It also means working towards making connections and renewing relationships, and … Continue reading →
Members and adherents of KUC are encouraged to read about our United Church of Canada, faith questions, world issues, justice and stories of ordinary people like us, in the United Church’s “Observer” magazine*. Now is the perfect time to add … Continue reading →
Unless there is an event, the hours are now 9:30 am to 2:30 pm on Saturdays. Folks picking up the bins for Cobb`s Bread please note these hours. Thank you. … Continue reading →
We Need Help for “Coffee Time” After Sunday Worship Services With folks vacationing, visiting family and general summer away-ness, we need extra volunteers to help with coffee and goodies on Sunday, right away. This social time is very important to … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you …. …..to a free screening ….. to consider “How colonized are you?” ….. to bring your friends to see/hear Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon. … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Kelowna and St. Paul’s United Church – Richard Chung. Image attribution: St. Paul’s Website … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you to “Summertime Jazz” on Sunday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. It’s almost summer and hopefully a time for some rest and relaxation. Jazz and summer go together like a cold … Continue reading →
Invitation PIT Stop Celebrations with special speakers and presentations will happen at KUC after our church service and coffee time. This is followed by a public, grilled luncheon, provided and prepared by the United Steel Workers Local 7619 for all … Continue reading →
“PIT Stop Community Outreach Program Week” in the City of Kamloops, June 5- 11, 2017. … Continue reading →
Aging Backwards Stretch Class (ESSENTRICS ®) Miranda Esmond-White style of Massage Stretching Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 in the Hall. ESSENTRICS ® is for Women and Men of all ages who are looking to tone their body without weights • Want … Continue reading →
“In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the PIT Stop program and Kamloops United Church are staging a volunteer celebration on Sunday, June 11. Celebrations begin at 421 St. Paul St. at 11:15 a.m., with speeches and recognition of longtime volunteers. The event … Continue reading →
We are pleased to welcome Mitchel Balmer to the custodial team. Mitchel is a long time Kamloops resident. He has traveled with work to other parts of BC and Alberta but always finds his way back home to the beautiful city of … Continue reading →
UCW CELEBRATING SPIRIT – 55TH NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY GATHERING OF UNITED CHURCH WOMEN Hello BC UCW, We are now moving from “Save the Date” to “Book your Space” for our National conference taking place July 10 – 14, 2017 at … Continue reading →
On a beautiful sunny morning, six congregations gathered at McDonald Park to celebrate Pentecost and to be together in worship, communion and music….followed by food of course! The service was led by Rev. Bruce Comrie, Kamloops United Church; the Very … Continue reading →
All Women are Welcome: June 6 at 11 am! Join us in the church hall for a short meeting with fellowship and lunch following. Bring a friend…. … Continue reading →
Excerpt from the United Church Of Canada Year in Review 2016. “Because God Loves All”. A record-breaking number of United Church ministries became Affirming ministries in 2016—that is, explicitly, intentionally, and publicly inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and … Continue reading →
by Jim Taylor. I’ve been learning a new word — “emergent.” One of my dictionaries doesn’t include the word at all. The others describing something that arises, comes to attention. The root, of course, is the verb “emerge.” Author Nancy … Continue reading →
This week we pray for BC Conference Staff, Delegates & Ministry Personnel … Continue reading →
World Environment Day (WED) occurs on 5 June every year, and is the United Nation’s principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1974, it has been a flagship campaign for … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Kelowna and First United Church – Donald Schmidt & Cheryl Perry. Photo credit: https://firstunitedkelowna.ca … Continue reading →
June 5th – 3:15 in Church Lounge Thrift Shop volunteers and those of you who thought about volunteering at our Thrift Shop…. read on. We will be getting together for a short meeting. KUC Thrift shop is a fun place … Continue reading →
“KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery” is a proud venue sponsor for the Musical Theatre portion of the Provincial Music Festival which happens in Kamloops May 28 – June 1st, 2017. All events are open to the … Continue reading →
Conference is being steamed live on youtube: Live streaming of BC Conference . Click here for the agenda: GM 2017 Agenda – Workbook. The 2017 BC Conference General Meeting of the United Church of Canada is being held May 25-28, 2017 at The … Continue reading →
There will be no worship service at Kamloops United Church, Sunday June 4th, so all come to the: Six Church Ecumenical Pentecost Service in MacDonald Park. Join us on Sunday, June 4th, at 10:30 AM for a truly ecumenical experience … Continue reading →
Peggy Wickstrom died in Kelowna on January 21, 2017. Peggy was an active member of Kamloops United Church, with UCW and more, while her health allowed. Her Celebration of Life will be held: June 3rd, 2017 2:00 pm, at Desert Gardens. … Continue reading →
Camp Grafton Hiring Cooks for Weeks 1 and 2 (July 2-7 and/or July 9-14). Some interest has been shown, but, nothing is set, so we’re still looking for a cook for weeks 1 and 2. (July 2-7 and July 9-14); … Continue reading →
20 Year Anniversary of PIT Stop… Proclaimed!!!! Celebrating our 20 year anniversary of PIT Stop, Bruce Comrie and Rick Windjack made a brief presentation to the Kamloops City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 2 making an official proclamation that the week of June … Continue reading →
We are happy to welcome Bill Paul to the KUC custodial team. Bill brings many HandyPerson skills which will be very helpful as we move forward. Bill was a carpenter’s helper for the Tk’emlúp Indian Band, a ranch hand and … Continue reading →
Resource Centre Presentations – Your Call. We’ve asked for feedback as to what we should show again to a larger group. There are presentations (from Epiphany Explorations) many would like to see a second time and share with others. Those … Continue reading →
Register online at www.campgrafton.ca. Camp Grafton is accepting registrations for the 2017 summer camps. Spots are filling up quickly so please visit the Camp Grafton website and register your campers now! Email registrar@campgrafton.ca if you have any questions. Photo credit: Camp … Continue reading →
For almost 70 years, Naramata Centre has welcomed people from Alberta and BC to its 23 acres in the heart of the Okanagan. Generations of individuals and families make this journey a “must-do” part of their summers. Love to sing? … Continue reading →
Gospel Choral Singing Workshop with Marcus Mosley*. On Saturday, June 3rd, Penticton United Church will host a Gospel Choral Singing Workshop with Marcus Mosley from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you enjoy singing, you should be there!! Poster & registration … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery, along with Rick W, the PIT Stop Coordinator, is preparing to celebrate on June 11! 2017 is a milestone year for PIT Stop as it is the 20th anniversary of this … Continue reading →
Truth, Reconciliation, and Discourse through Arts and Culture: The role theatre plays in the Reconciliation process of Canada. PANEL DISCUSSION – Wednesday, May 17, 5:00–7:00pm • The Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour Street “Reconciliation is not an Aboriginal problem; it is a … Continue reading →
