(1) Reverend Bruce Comrie’s Pastoral Letter to Our Congregation: KAMLOOPS UNITED CHURCH 421 St. Paul St., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2J7 Phone: (250) 372-3020 Fax: (250) 374-5368 Email: kuchurch@shaw.ca www.kamloopsunited.ca May 21, 2019 Dear KUC Family and Friends, It’s been said … Continue reading →
Tune-in Friday, May 24th to Midday, on CFJC, Kamloops Watch some of your finest Thrift Shop fashion being showcased on the Midday show here in Kamloops. Tune in to the Midday Show on Friday and be amazed! … Continue reading →
Come and join Vallee Harmony for our pop A Cappella concert on Friday, May 24 at 730 pm at Kamloops United Church. Under the direction of talented Sylvain Vallee, Vallee Harmony combines dynamic groups from Kamloops, Vernon, and Salmon Arm … Continue reading →
Sunday, May 26, 7:00 pm The Global ministry is presenting “A New Economy.” BIG THINGS HAPPEN WHEN HUMANITY IS AT THE CORE OF BUSINESS. CAN COOPERATION SAVE THE WORK? More Information: A New Economy (Documentary Film) Author: Trevor Meier (director), … Continue reading →
Good morning all, This is just a reminder that Robin Jacobson/ Trinity Vernon covenanting will take place this coming Sunday, May 26th at 2 pm. Trinity United Church: 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon This is the first covenanting post-presbytery, … Continue reading →
There is one more session of photography taking place this Wednesday, May 28th. To book an appointment, please contact Chuck Anderson. Arrangements are also being made to photograph those who want to be included in the Photo Directory but are … Continue reading →
To all folk who attended the recent RING OUT on Mother’s Day Bell Concert! Your ongoing support and encouragement for several multi-aged groups now ringing hand bells and chimes is most appreciated!! HUGE THANKS to Margaret Waldon for her shared … Continue reading →
Holy Shift! Conference: Size-Mic Upgrade with Alice Mann Holy Shift! SIZE-MIC UPGRADE is a Conference for United Church people. It’s designed for small and medium congregations across our Pacific Mountain Region, and features exceptional Keynote Speaker, Alice Mann. Alice is … Continue reading →
Indigenous Resurgence Exhibition. In search of artists who: Have pieces pertaining to or participate in indigenous cultures or have creative pieces that celebrate or honour indigenous cultures and persons. This is a two-day interactive exhibition where the goal is to … Continue reading →
Yum Yum Yum! You make good cookies! Cookies and squares are needed for the June 8 celebration for Bruce. Sign up during Sunday coffee time if you can bring cookies, squares… anything that is a sweet finger-food! Please bring your … Continue reading →
Fiesta Farewell !!! Saturday, June 8th. The congregational celebration to launch Rev. Bruce Comrie’s retirement is at 5 pm at KUC on Saturday, June 8. There will be dinner accompanied by wonderful entertainment and tributes to Bruce. Tickets are $10 … Continue reading →
Traditional Salish Cedar Weaving Saturday, June 15 – 9am to noon The Traditional Salish Cedar Weaving class has been moved to June 15th. There is still some spaces available in this session. If you would like to participate, please contact … Continue reading →
Do you have an idea on how to further the Mission, Vision and Values of KUC as a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery? If so we’d like to hear from you. Feel free to talk to any members of the Management Team … Continue reading →
We are looking for help! Receptionists for the Front Desk for July and August: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. If you are available to help out with reception duties for the summer months, please contact Bonnie Pyper or the church … Continue reading →
Join in the fun and learning at Naramata Centre again this year for a rich selection of programs or for a personal retreat! Sink into the Naramata Centre community experience and nourish your mind, body and soul. You Belong Here! … Continue reading →
Save the date! Oct 4-6, 2019 Kamloops BC, Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc Territory. Holy Shift: Size-mic Upgrade with Key Note Speaker: Alice Mann. In these decades of the repeat message “size matters”, Holy Shift Size-mic Upgrade shakes the rhetoric up, changing … Continue reading →
Some Canadian youths united today (Friday May 3rd) for a big national Student Climate Strike in Canada. The photos below were taken in front of Kamloops’ City Hall. An onlooker/parent noted, “What a great bunch of students — smart and … Continue reading →
Taanishi, Boon Maytayn everyone. Please join us for the Ground Breaking, for Kikekyelc: A Place of Belonging. May 23, 2019 at 9:00 am. We hope to see you there. Please see the invitation below! Respectfully and Maarsii, Klarrisa Filion … Continue reading →
The Annual Report 2018-2019 is now available for the Annual General Congregational Meeting to be held Sunday, May 12, 2019 after worship. View the report. You can also locate the report by tapping the “Who We Are, Guiding Documents” tabs. … Continue reading →
What’s missing? U! Yes, you! And we’d like to include you! The new KUC Photo Directory is being prepared. Publication is expected in September. To have your picture included, each person, couple, or family needs to (1) sign up for … Continue reading →
KUC ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to an evening of “Bells of Note”, “Harmony in Hand” and “Chimers” presenting “Bells Ring Out on Mother’s Day” with special guests “Kamloops School of the Arts Bell Choir” … Continue reading →
Note location: This will be held at Chief Louis Centre (not at KUC). See full poster below for more information and to register: … Continue reading →
Mt Paul United Church regrets to announce that the May 11th Strawberry Tea is cancelled. … Continue reading →
The group Labyrinth Walk scheduled for May 5th is cancelled. These group labyrinth walks will resume again in the Fall on the first Sunday evening of each month. Thank you to everyone who joined us this year. We hope you … Continue reading →
In April Council Circle looks ahead to the coming church year. With the Annual Congregational General Meeting on May 12th, some of the faces around the Council Circle table may change. A Nomination Task Group has begun the work of … Continue reading →
The Annual General Congregational Meeting (non-financial) will be held Sunday, May 12th after worship. For a delightful visual tour of this past year take a peek at the Photo Gallery. Pictures may say it all — but we still need … Continue reading →
May 2nd at 7:00 pm. Keynote Address. House of Learning, 190, Thompson Rivers University. Drummer: Vernie Clement. Introduction: Tina Matthew (Associate Director, TRU Office of Indigenous Education). Keynote Address: Dr. Marianne Ignace and Chief Dr. Ronald E. Ignace, . … Continue reading →
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Coffee, Cards and Conversation…Don’t miss this awesome fun! Last one of the season. Tuesday, April 30th at 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome! … Continue reading →
KUC has received an invitation to a luncheon hosted by Mt Paul United Church in honour of Rev. LeAnn Blackert on May 5th at 12:30. This is LeAnn’s last Sunday at Mt Paul. All are welcome to join the celebration. … Continue reading →
Come to grieve. Come to offer mutual support. Come to remember Come to recognize our common humanity,. Vigil for victims of attacks and survivors in Sri Lanka Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 pm Hills of Peace Lutheran Church 695 Robson … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to join with the host, KUC’s UCW (United Church Women) May 7th at 1:30 to hear guest speaker Danniel Odiorne “Scams, Frauds out there.” Danielle Odiorne, will be speaking … Continue reading →
Community Lunch – last one for this season. Wednesday, May 8th, 11:30 am Spring is in the air, come and join us for a Picnic Style Lunch. Picnic style buns, veggies and a Cookie are all for you at the … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church~ Centre for Community & Spiritual Discovery invites you to another “Global Movie Night” hosted by KUC’s Global and Community Action Group Coming on Sunday, April 28th: “Demain” (“Tomorrow”) 2015 Climate is changing. Instead of showing all the … Continue reading →
The Good Friday Service was shared by the three United Churches and held at Mt. Paul United. The quiet, low key service offered a time of reflection and prayer that was both meaningful and poignant. Easter morning began with an … Continue reading →
Good afternoon everyone, It is annual report time! Please send submissions to admin@kamloopsunited.ca by April 23rd. This will be a great opportunity to offer an insight to the new minister about your group at KUC. Please offer an insight to … Continue reading →
The KUC Thrift Shop is now open every Saturday. Saturday hours are 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays. (Weekday hours are 10 – 3.) More volunteers for Saturdays would be appreciated. To inquire or volunteer, please contact Janna in … Continue reading →
Intersections: Peoples and Places in British Columbia, B.C. Studies Conference May 2-4, 2019 will be held at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC Secwepmec Territory. Registration closes April 24th. You can register for a single day or the full conference at: https://digitalcommons.library.tru.ca/bcstudies/ … Continue reading →
We are invited… …to join in an evening of music together hosted by Kamloops Lutheran, United, and Anglicans. Sing-alongs Performances Poetry Socializing. St. George’s Anglican – 308 Royal Avenue. (outdoors on the lawn – bring a lawn chair or blanket) Thursday, … Continue reading →
We, Worship and Pastoral Care Committees, want to acknowledge high school / post-secondary graduates. However, we need the help of the congregation to make sure we do not miss anyone. If you know of someone who is graduating please let … Continue reading →
