There was RibFest at Riverside Park this weekend and RibFeast at PIT Stop! Thanks to the Kamloops Foodbank for donating the ribs, Lyons Landscaping the corn and the Martin & Martin Lawyers team for cooking and serving our special rib … Continue reading →
KUC has been blessed with choral and instrumental music throughout its history. For most of its life, the original church had a pipe organ and a piano available to support the choir and services. Gordon Britton was organist/choir director in … Continue reading →
August 26th the 2nd Annual Kamloops Pride parade is taking place. This year’s theme is “Express Yourself”! Chris, chairperson of our KUC Affirm group says “There was so much positive feedback from the community, and many times over I heard … Continue reading →
Friday, August 24th. Get creative with Kamloops Pride at the Express Yourself Exhibition & Art Crawl on Friday, August 24th! Make your way between three different locations in Downtown Kamloops and create your own works of art along the way. Entry by donation, all-ages welcome! Join … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to come to these events: “Exploring Spirituality through Aging” ~ Sat. Sept. 29 – 9 am to noon. “Exploring Spirituality with Pets” ~ Sat. Oct. 13 – 9 am to noon. … Continue reading →
Time change!! On Sunday August 26, our worship service will begin at 9:00 a.m. so we can gather in Riverside Park afterward for the Pride Parade. Our usual coffee time will be available in the Hall after worship. (The Pride … Continue reading →
Help is needed in the Thrift Shop through the summer! Happy daily teams of dedicated volunteers support the shop; however, it takes three folks to cover the day properly. This gets spotty in vacation season. If you can help out … Continue reading →
Come on in to the KUC Thrift Shop every Saturday in August! Staffed by a unique bunch of fun loving volunteers, we promise you a Saturday shopping experience you will remember! If you would like to have even more fun, … Continue reading →
Annual Women’s Retreat, Sept. 7-9th at Mackenzie Camp on Mabel Lake: “Matters of the Heart… The Heart Matters” Leaders include Allison Rennie. Poster & registration forms on KUC bulletin board. More Info.? Call Althea: 250-275-3379 or Lorraine 250-838-7908. For more details/registration … Continue reading →
Rick requests continuing donations of empty, clean containers (yogurt, margarine, etc.) that could be used for our guests to take food home after PIT Stop. Thank you. … Continue reading →
Thank you to the folks signing up to help with coffee time. We even have some brand new participants! Yay! Thanks! There are still some gaps though, on August 19 & 26. The signup sheet is on Hall fridge, or … Continue reading →
We love our KUC Preschool so we are having a fundraiser! Please help by donating your bottles to the Kamloops United Church Preschool at General Grant’s recycle depot when you drop off your refundable bottles and cans. Every little bit helps. … Continue reading →
Please join us this Sunday for worship. We have been loaned an organ to use for two months to “Test Drive”. (This is just to help us decide; no decisions have been made!) Enjoy the music! Image Attribution: Creative … Continue reading →
This weekend: The Filipino-Canadian Association is hosting (at KUC) a Volunteer Appreciation Night, Saturday August 11th. Doors open at 5pm, Dinner is at 6 pm, and dancing is at 8 pm. Menu: pancit, adobo, salmon and more. Dessert: Cassava cake … Continue reading →
Test driving: KUC has a loaner organ for us to demo for two months. (This is just to help us decide; no decisions have been made!) Enjoy the music! An interest group is being formed to discuss the ways and … Continue reading →
– CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – (extended deadline of August 5th) Kamloops United Church is hosting the “Express Yourself” Art Show as part of Pride Week this August! We are seeking visual art pieces from area artists to display as part … Continue reading →
“I am enclosing a message from Tony Gilbert of Kamloops Rotary Daybreak. They are in need of volunteers to help with the upcoming RibFest weekend. The Rotary Clubs of Kamloops are very important to PIT Stop and I am taking … Continue reading →
So much to do! So little time to do it! Things are happening at KUC! Time to bring everyone up to date for the summer. TESTING TESTING! As you know our organ has given all it has to give and … Continue reading →
A Couple of Vancouver LGBTQ2+ Community Trailblazers Part 2: Very Reverend Dr. Gary Paterson. by Inside Vancouver in Town on July 10, 2018. By Angus Praught. Very Reverend Dr. Gary Paterson and Deputy Mayor Tim Stevenson are a high-profile Vancouver … Continue reading →
With thanks to George Davis for these photos: … Continue reading →
Our service today was made very special by the presence of Reverend Don Waldon and Muriel Cluett, a centenarian as of today. During his reflection Reverend Don outlined the astonishing rise of Christianity in the midst of the evils perpetrated by the … Continue reading →
Friday, July 20: 7:30 pm: Kamloops Brandenburg Orchestra presents “Baroque Musical Comedies”, in costume. … Continue reading →
The United Church Women (UCW) held their spring potluck luncheon on June 5th to wind up the season. Sing-a-long sheets, flowers, business, food and friendship…. It is always lovely to share food and conversation with friends of a long time … Continue reading →
Are you Interested in an Indigenous Drum-making Workshop? If you are interested in an indigenous drum-making workshop, please email Florence at [email protected] or let the office know. We have an opportunity to have an amazing drum-making workshop, and we need to … Continue reading →
Many, many of us at Kamloops United Church have been gifted with a Prayer Shawl that has been knitted with love and care by Muriel. Please bring and wear your Muriel Cluett-Knitted Prayer Shawl to the Communion Service on Sunday … Continue reading →
KUC’s “Global and Community Action” found a place not only in the “Peace Walk” but also in the action of providing an information table and a “Sign the Peace Pledge” station. George Johnson (chair of KUC’s “Global”) spoke to those … Continue reading →
PIT Stop and Indigo Chapters are teaming up with a fundraising program that we would like to ask you to consider assisting with. There are three ways to help with this program: 1) Make an online purchase of a gift … Continue reading →
“Soup ‘N’ Sandwich” is becoming “Community Lunch”. With this year’s change in volunteers, there is a new format; fewer volunteer hours are required. Join us Wednesday, June 27th at 11am to find out how you can help with this important … Continue reading →
We are invited to join in the celebration on Sun., June 24th at 3:00 pm for a Covenant Service with Rev. Kirstin Autio and Plura Hills United Church, at Plura Hills United, 2090 Pacific Way. … Continue reading →
The KUC Global and Community group invite everyone to view the video “The Fallen Feather” on June 24 at 7 pm. VIDEO INFORMATION: Between 1879 and 1986, upwards of 100,000 children in Canada were forcibly removed and placed into Indian … Continue reading →
New Date! Camp Grafton Work Bee: June 24: 9-3 All Camp Grafton’s camp program weeks are fully registered! We are invited and encouraged to visit Camp Grafton and help clean up the cabins and grounds in readiness for the campers. … Continue reading →
“Connections ~Our Journey in Reconciliation” shaped the gathering of congregants from St. George’s and St. Paul’s Anglican churches, Hills of Peace Lutheran church and Mt. Paul, Plura Hills and Kamloops United churches. We were delighted to welcome participants from Lii … Continue reading →
Do you remember the story of ‘David and Goliath”? Have you experienced a David and Goliath story in your life? Can you think of a David and Goliath story in today’s world? Click below for audio recording. June 24, … Continue reading →
The Prayer Shawl Ministry group surprised Muriel Cluett with a 100th Birthday luncheon at The Shores on June 12th, and it was a very special time together. Muriel continues to knit prayer shawls, something she is able to do for … Continue reading →
19 piece modern jazz orchestra booked at KUC this Friday night (June 22nd) at 7 pm: Modern Jazz by Socialist Night School Chelsea McBride’s “SOCIALIST NIGHT SCHOOL” is a Toronto-based 19 piece modern jazz orchestra led by fast-rising orchestration trail-blazer Chelsea … Continue reading →
The Peace Walk called “Rock the Walk” is on until 8 pm (Saturday, June 23rd) at a new venue, Riverside Park. After “The Walk” at 12:30 is “Rock the Walk”, a free afternoon music festival featuring a diverse and talented slate … Continue reading →
Today, in our service, we celebrated the 93rd Anniversary of the forming of the United Church of Canada. In “A Time for Learning”, Reverend Bruce explained the symbolism of our United Church Crest. His Reflection was entitled “A House Not … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery, invites you to the next Jazz Vespers on Sunday, June 17at 7 pm. Join us for evening prayers with some great jazz. All are welcome! … Continue reading →
Thursday, June 21st celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with these local events. … Continue reading →
This walk starts at 11:00 am. There will be events until 3:00 pm. The walk and events are hosted by Kamloops Immigrant Services. For more details, click on the accompanying poster after you “Continue Reading”.
