Final Presbytery Report: Imagine! was the theme of the final meeting of Kamloops-Okanagan Presbytery, held in Salmon Arm late in October. KUC Presbyters Rev Bruce Comrie, Maia Walker and Carole Hutchings, joined by Martha Ashbaugh, Rev Dawne Taylor and past … Continue reading →
Are you wondering when you will have time to do your Christmas baking? We can help! Kamloops United Church has 6 delicious varieties of cookies available at just $5.50/dozen. There are 3 ways to order: You can pre-order until Friday … Continue reading →
A congregational meeting will be held November 18th for approval of the Ministry Profile & Search Committee Report (MPSC). This report is the first step in the search for a new minister. The MP&S Committee are Chair Ron Routledge, Ray Sewell, Chris … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites your participation: KUC’s “Hot meal on Sunday community service” has teamed with Chapter’s Book Store, through their fundraising program. The Nov. 13th “In Store Event” is over but the Indigo … Continue reading →
KUC Handbell ringers and others responded to the invitation to participate in the nation-wide project “Bells of Peace”; ringing out bells 100 times at (near) sundown, to commemorate the end of World War I. KUC bell ringers, along with others, … Continue reading →
On Saturday November 10, Kamloops United Church gathered with many members of the community to participate in a public forum exploring the role of Privilege in our society and in our lives. Inspired by the negative public response to a … Continue reading →
Notice of Congregational Meeting: A congregational meeting will be held November 18th for approval of the MPSC report. (MPSC = Ministry Profile & Search Committee = the group working toward the calling of a new minister.) … Continue reading →
Get in the Christmas mood with lovely music performed by our talented “Bells of Note” and “Harmony in Hand” hand bell choirs and guests, including the new KSA (Kamloops School of the Arts) Handbell Choir and the Kamloops-Thompson School District … Continue reading →
The next Jazz Vespers will be held on Sunday, November 25 at 7pm and will feature the Elizabeth Shephard Band. Velvety-voiced pianist Elizabeth Shephard arrived on the international scene in 2006 when her debut album ‘Start To Move’ was voted … Continue reading →
Cookie Walk Volunteers Needed: Nov. 15th (Thursday) & 16th (Friday): Preparation. Dec. 3rd (Monday): Tweens & Teens Peanut Butter Snowballs. Dec. 1 to 7 (Saturday, to Friday) Make, Bake & Pack cookies. Dec. 7 (Friday) Cookie Pickup from 11am – … Continue reading →
“Is it only me that thinks the years are going by too quickly? I’m sure not. And yes, Christmas will be here in no time! PIT Stop is very much looking forward to having the 2018 annual Christmas Dinner for … Continue reading →
The 2019 Multifaith Calendar is now available. “Refugees and Friends Together” (RAFT) is pleased to once again present the 2019 Multifaith Calendar for sale. R.A.F.T. receives the profits from each sale as a fundraiser. The Theme this year is ‘Coming … Continue reading →
What we do at Council Circle Meetings. Meetings usually open with a moment of quiet reflection and a short prayer. The first fifteen minutes of the meeting goes to one of the ministry groups who share the news, celebrations or … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites to walk the labyrinth together Sunday, Dec. 2nd at 7 pm. All are welcome. … Continue reading →
UCW Christmas Lunch on December 4th at 11:30. Short meeting followed by a provided Christmas Lunch for all UCW women. Please join us in celebrating our fall success in reaching our goal to the church of $52,000 from the Thrift … Continue reading →
Thanks to all who joined us for another great “Community Lunch” on Wednesday, Nov. 7th for our Penne Alfredo/Chicken meal. We enjoy getting together with church and community friends over a delicious meal. Here are some of the photos from … Continue reading →
Join us for a special Jazz Vespers Service on November 25 at 7 pm. Elizabeth Shepherd will be our special guest. Velvety-voiced pianist Elizabeth Shepherd arrived on the international scene in 2006 when her debut album ‘Start To Move’ was voted one … Continue reading →
The movie ‘Joyeux Noel’ will be focused on the topic of Remembrance Day with discussion to follow the movie. 7 pm on Nov. 11th at KUC. Hosted by KUC’s “Global and Community Outreach”. Join us for free movies with a … Continue reading →
Is Privilege real? Who has Privilege? How did they get it? Who gave it to them? How do they know they have it? Like a ‘kick me’ sign stuck on your back, you might not know your Privilege is there … Continue reading →
You are invited to worship at this special service on Nov 11 with guest preacher, The Very Rev. Dr. Bill Phipps. On this 100th anniversary of Armistice which marked the end of World War 1, the service will include both … Continue reading →
What a great hands on workshop. Thanks to Deana who shared an amazing, fun workshop with an enthusiastic group. “It is a great pleasure to pass along this very special spiritual and sacred gift, the moose hide hand drum, still … Continue reading →
At a meeting on Sunday October, 28, 2018 the congregation of Kamloops United church voted in favour of purchasing the Allen organ. The organ has been on courtesy loan to the church since July, arranged by Brian Thompson of Organ … Continue reading →
We welcome Kevin Sewell to our November 6th (UCW) United Church Women’s meeting at 2PM. Gentlemen are most welcome also. Friends are welcome to come as guests, too. Kevin is a partner in BDO’s Kamloops office, with over 24 years of … Continue reading →
Join us for another great Community Lunch on Wednesday, November 7th, from 11:30 am to 1 pm. There’ll be a main dish, salad, dessert and beverages, all for only $8. (You can also just have salad and dessert, or skip … Continue reading →
A lot of fun has been had by past Cookie Walk volunteers. To prepare the cookie dough with other volunteers in our wonderful community kitchen is not just work, but a fun time to socialize with others whom you may … Continue reading →
The United Church Observer is a great “place” to get to know what’s going on in the larger church and in other congregations. There are often stories about people with similar hopes, needs and questions as your own. Many articles … Continue reading →
The “on loan” Allen organ was showcased to a full sanctuary on Sunday evening, including visits from “the phantom & Christine” from “Phantom of the Opera”, and a “Stormtrooper and Darth Vader” from “Star Wars”. Also in attendance for this … Continue reading →
There is a post about our Affirm/Orange shirt/ banner Sunday on the Affirm United website. Click here to visit their site, or scroll below. It includes photos and the reflection Chris (of our KUC Affirming Ministry) offered that … Continue reading →
Sunday, October 28th, 10am worship service will be our “Welcoming and Membership Sunday” It will be an opportunity to welcome new members to the church through baptism, renewal of baptismal faith (confirmation) and transfer of membership from other churches. If you … Continue reading →
Saturday, November 24th, at 2:00 pm, a Christmas, handbell concert! Mark your calendar now. Photo credit: Kamloops United Church … Continue reading →
The Global movie for Oct 28th is “Journey’s End”, at 7 pm at KUC. Set in a dugout in Aisne in 1918, it is the story of a group of British officers, led by the mentally disintegrating young officer Stanhope, … Continue reading →
Christian leaders have written a letter to express our support for the SOGI 123 educational resources (sexual orientation, gender identity) created for use in BC public schools. You may have seen that a group of pastors put out a statement … Continue reading →
KUC ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle is proud to be hosting a drum making workshop led by Deana’s Dream CREE-ations Saturday, October 27th from 1 to 4 pm at Kamloops United Church: 421 St. Paul … Continue reading →
KUC offering statements are ready. For all financial donations made to KUC from January 1st to September 30th are in the front entry awaiting pickup. Please take your statement home Sunday. Any statements not picked up will be mailed on Oct … Continue reading →
Finding Spirit in Everything! As fall activities rev up one can feel the energy level rising at KUC. Administrative Manager Florence reports that the cost recovery on space at KUC is now at capacity. Programs like Labyrinth walks, Jazz Vespers … Continue reading →
A Memorial Hymn Sing is planned for Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 1:30 at Kamloops United Church. Through the gifts of community and music, we celebrate the lives of those dear to us who have died. We hope this gathering … Continue reading →
Sunday, Sept. 30 was KUC’s annual “Affirming Sunday”. KUC has been an affirming congregation of the United Church of Canada for 22 years (since 1996). (To learn more about Affirming ministries read why-become-an-affirming-ministry) In the spring of 2016 when KUC had … Continue reading →
During the 2018 PRIDE week events KUC was delighted to be host to part of the Kamloops PRIDE “Express Yourself Exhibition and Art Crawl”. Students of Juniper Ridge Elementary school had created a beautiful mural of rainbow wings expressing diversity and … Continue reading →
A congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, October 28th after worship to make a decision about purchase of the Allen organ that is currently on loan to us. The vote will be by secret ballot to ensure that all voices are … Continue reading →
KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle is proud to be hosting Deana’s Dream CREE-ations to lead a drum making workshop. In addition to owning a unique and authentic drum that you create with your own hands, you will learn and experience a beautiful … Continue reading →
