In recognition of the 5-year anniversary of the overdose crisis, Addiction Matters – Kamloops and MomsStopTheHarm are hosting a walk-by memorial called “Lost Souls.” There will be over 200 pairs of shoes representing those who have been lost to the crisis. Please consider visiting … Continue reading →
This lenten study series is your Regional Council Affirming Committee’s invitation to you to enter the work – and faithful practice – of exploring what it means to be a church of belonging. This is the 5th and final session: Author Talk … Continue reading →
Below you will find some information and a link to a virtual presentation (Zoom) from the TRU Students’ Union. The TRU SU contacted our minister to offer to bring to Kamloops United, their presentation regarding the discriminatory ban on blood … Continue reading →
International Mother Earth Day was established in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly to promote and reflect upon the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit. With the rise of climate … Continue reading →
Changing the Climate on the Climate Emergency. Join us on Thursday April 29, 2021 from 4 pm to 6 pm for this free online forum, as we consider the narrative of the climate emergency. For our forum, we are joined by … 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 →
You are encouraged to join a free upcoming Book Study sponsored by KAIROS. It will be held on Zoom over the course of 5 Wednesdays starting April 21, 2021, from 4 to 5:15 Pacific Time. The book “Braiding Sweetgrass“, … Continue reading →
Two congregants received AIM Canada Mentorship Awards: Anneke Spice received the Student Mentorship Award: Social Justice for her work leading the Amnesty International Write for Rights Letter Writing Campaign for several years, as well as other mentoring work as a … Continue reading →
Trust is an interesting thing. Do you believe in something you cannot see? That was the problem for the disciple Thomas in this week’s Scripture. They called him the doubting one. He was the one who said that unless he … Continue reading →
Sunday 10:00 am Join us for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. YouTube Link for Worship on Sunday April 11 11:15 Online Coffee Party Here is the link. 4:00 pm US & THEM – Global Movie Night (Register … Continue reading →
This Sunday we continue in the Season of Easter when church services traditionally look at the impact of the resurrection upon the early followers of Jesus. We will be considering the reactions of doubting Thomas who would not believe Jesus … Continue reading →
This week (and every) Tuesdays at 11:00 am, join us for a coffee party. Click this link to zoom in with us: Weekly Coffee Party Join Michael, your KUC friends and other “guests” for this week’s Tuesday zoom Coffee Party! … Continue reading →
After Church Coffee Time Join us on April 11 on Zoom for a coffee time. Bring your tea or coffee and share in some great conversation. AND on April 18 we will be having as second coffee time with a … Continue reading →
In celebration of International Trans Day of Visibility 2021 Kamloops United Church offers this recording of our member Melanie telling her story on March 31. It was Holy week and in this Easter season we are grateful to hear this WHOLLY HOLY STORY. Melanie’s story is a … Continue reading →
For those who are KUC’s “Folk of Note”, you can join by Zoom over the internet or by using your phone. Weekly, Sundays at 7 pm. More information, including the link can be found in the e-News, or contact the … Continue reading →
Donald Schmidt will be offering a variety of Bible study sessions in the coming weeks. These are primarily based on themes in his popular (and award-winning) series of Bible study books. These are all Zoom classes, and generally last 2 … Continue reading →
This is an invitation to leaders across the church to give input into the development of a 2022‒2024 Strategic Plan for The United Church of Canada, with particular shape and direction of the work of the General Council Office. I … Continue reading →
Climate Emergency Forum (virtual) April 29, 2021: 4:00-6:00 pm PDT. Please mark the date!! Hosted by Kamloops United Church. REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/changing-the-climate-on-the-climate-emergency- registration-149757078453 Image Credit: 7norlsASaFqpAu
Continue reading →My new picture book Marisa and the Mountains has just been published by Simply Read Books in Vancouver. I’m really excited about it, partly because Marisa took a long time to come down off the mountains and into print , and partly because … Continue reading →
Happy Easter! Hallelujah! Enjoy a few images from the Easter Worship Service. Images: taken from the livestream broadcast (mcs)
Continue reading →A No-Cost Virtual Screening of the documentary film “Us&Them ” on April 11, 2021: 4:00-6:00 pm PDT. Filmed over a decade, US&THEM is a deeply visceral film about transformation through human connection, by filmmaker Krista Loughton. There will be a … Continue reading →
It is so easy to be Covid weary. Who isn’t? I wish CBC news would report on something else. I wish I didn’t have to wear a mask AND I wish we were all back worshipping in our church this … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday April 4, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday is Easter Sunday, the day when we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. The sermon title is … Continue reading →
Please join us on Friday, April 2, for our Good Friday Service (online). Good Friday is a time for reflecting on the events that happened to Jesus at the cross. Rather than try to make sense of the events, we … Continue reading →
All these services are online: check out Kamloops United Church Youtube. (for these or any of our archived services). Sunday, March 28 at 10 am – Palm Sunday. Thursday, April 1 – Maundy Thursday from Plura Hills/Mt. Paul United Churches, … Continue reading →
Thursday, April 1: Maundy Thursday from Plura Hills/Mt. Paul United Churches, led by the Rev. David Cooke. Click here for the link to Maundy Thursday Service at 10 am Thursday April 1. Later, it will be reposted/archived to the Kamloops … Continue reading →
To access the recording of our Palm Sunday service, please go to Worship – Sunday March 28, 2021 and click on the service. Palm Sunday is the day when we think of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey as … Continue reading →
What has become known as ‘Holy Week’ is a sacred narrative for Christians. Yet it is also a wisdom story that has relevance for everyone, as some of the themes and insights are universal. How these events may interpreted and … Continue reading →
RE: Church Opening: Last week Dr. Bonnie Henry (B.C. Provincial Health Officer) gave permission for congregations to open for worship four times between now and May 13 with a maximum of 50 people. The Regional United Church decided that these … Continue reading →
Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) ! All are invited to join with Kamloops United on Wednesday, March 31 at 2 pm for this free event on Zoom. Featured speaker Melanie Callander will be sharing some of her story, followed … Continue reading →
Monday 11:00 am Staff Meeting Tuesday 11:00 am Coffee Party Here is the link: Zoom Only Meeting Wednesday 2:00 pm Affirm Committee Friday 10:30 How to Lead Seminar for those signed up. Saturday Sunday March 28 PALM SUNDAY 10:00 Worship … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this service, please go to Worship – Sunday March 21, 2021 and click on the service. We are grateful to Rob Gretsinger who offered a sound meditation during the worship service. Being the Fifth Sunday … Continue reading →
Here is the eNews for Sunday, March 21, 2021. This week we have a message from United Church Women and Pastoral Care. Tomorrow is the Equanimity on the Equinox run by Dan Hines. We also continue to highlight other events happening … Continue reading →
In the Wilderness A few years ago, I visited Israel. One day we drove from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea resort. Most of the drive was through the wilderness…an empty barren land between the city and the numerous resorts that … Continue reading →
Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent UCW survey. We are excited to announce that there are enough women who are interested in continuing with UCW to keep our chapter alive! We will not leap into action but … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday March 14, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We continue with our theme of “Holy Vessels.” This Sunday … Continue reading →
Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections decided in 2018 to adopt Pi day (3.14 March 14) to celebrate P.I.E, which stands for Public, Intentional and Explicit; Kamloops United has embraced the principle of PIE to guide our Affirming action. And … Continue reading →
“Equanimity arises when we accept the way things are.” -Jack Kornfield In a pandemic time, we can easily lose a sense of balance. We confront moments of disequilibrium and disorientation in such profound social disruptions. Yet, we can practice awareness … Continue reading →
Queer Virtue Lenten Study Series is 2 Live Author Engagements, 5 Study Sessions Author Talk & Series Opening Event An Intro to Queer Virtue, with Rev Liz Erdman was held Wednesday February 10. The Study Sessions are lead by Chinook … Continue reading →
Want to learn about Indigenous lands and issues in Canada? Join us for a monthly series of online conversations from February – June 2021. Host Adrian Jacobs, SSSC* Keeper of the Circle, and Indigenous elders from across Canada invite you … Continue reading →
