Join us (United Church of Canada’s “United Action for Justice”) online this coming Wednesday to share and learn about what’s happening across the United Church, as we reflect together on what meaningful and justice-led engagement can look like in Black … Continue reading →
Fairfield United Church in Victoria, BC is hosting an online book study centered on Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke. The study will explore, Letters to a Young Poet who discusses God, life, love, suffering, and grief in … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church is looking for an energetic full time employee to work in the office. This job is front line dealing with the public and congregation as well as supporting the organization with the administrative tasks and bookkeeping. For … Continue reading →
“Elements of Truth: BEFORE RECONCILIATION”. KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle recommends that you participate in this ongoing Workshop Series online. It is presented by kinSHIFT, an Indigenous-led initiative supporting settlers to gain the knowledge and skills to cultivate respectful relationships with … Continue reading →
Message from Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney: In the United Church of Canada, many congregations follow what is known as the Liturgical Year. The year is divided into the seasons of: Advent (starting four Sundays before Christmas), Christmas (Christmas Eve and … Continue reading →
The United Church of Canada Moderator launches the Korea Peace Appeal 10,000 Signature Campaign. Read more and sign the petition at: https://united-church.ca/social-actio… Image: Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)
Continue reading →A Cup of Hope is brought to you by United Church of Canada Communities of Faith in Northern BC, with support from the ProVision Fund of Pacific Mountain Region Council, and LeaderShift. Monday, January 31 to Friday, February 4, 202210am-3pm Pacific … Continue reading →
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr and Black History Month (February), we will be viewing the historical drama, Selma. Selma is a chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from … Continue reading →
Sunday, January 23rd worship link (in person, live-streamed and archived) This Sunday’s Scripture reading is Luke 4: 14 – 21 about Jesus reading in the synagogue. The service is led by Dr. Caveney with music led by Tomas Bijok and … Continue reading →
Click here for “Mountains” Sound Meditation. This sound meditation by Rob G. was captured live at Kamloops United Church. “The theme of mountains is just so inspiring in my work.” Paiste gongs used in this piece: 23″ Sound Creation #1 … Continue reading →
We are excited to report that there has been some work done on the Lift. Because the congregation was able to have a meeting before the holidays to approve the work, the contractor was able to come in on two … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church will be applying for Summer Youth Employment Funding. We have identified several jobs, but we are also open to proposals. Here are the parameters: – Have an idea for a project with full-time hours to be completed … Continue reading →
Just Conversations GATHERING With Jane Dawson PMRC Regional Minister for Justice Thursday, January 20th, 2022 (and subsequent 3rd Thursdays of the month) 10am Pacific / 11am Mountain Online via Zoom For more details here, register at this link.
Continue reading →From the National Church Office Please let Michael and Shakshi know if you are interested in attending this interesting series of workshops. Curiosity is the mindset change that we, as people of faith, are craving to begin to reimagine what … Continue reading →
Click here to join a Kamloops United Church event. unless otherwise specified. Password is gratitude if required. Sunday 10:00 am Join us for worship in person and also online. Link at the top of this newsletter. 11:15 am Zoom After Church Coffee Time … Continue reading →
MEDIA RELEASE: United Church Commitment to Work on Unmarked Graves NEWS PROVIDED BY United Church of Canada Jan 13, 2022, 13:30 TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2022 /CNW/ – The United Church of Canada is making funds available to support the work of Indigenous … Continue reading →
Dear Choir, I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year. My, does Advent and Christmas seem like it was ages ago. Thank you again for all of your hard work leading up to Christmas. I am … Continue reading →
The plan is to produce a printed cookbook just like in the old days, with proceeds to KUC (exact beneficiary to be established). A Vegan Cookbook Volunteer is needed: To gather and organize favourite vegan recipes from KUC’ers and friends … Continue reading →
Service, Sermon, and Scripture for this Sunday This week’s service will be available on YouTube at 10:00 am. You can watch live at that time or any time after by clicking here: Worship – Sunday, January 16, 2022 This Sunday’s Scripture reading … Continue reading →
Masks are required and each person attending must show proof of double vaccination. We will once again take the spiritual journey through our beautiful Labyrinth. A thought and music will be offered to create a calm and reflective but engaging experience. That being said the experience will be … Continue reading →
Join us every Sunday at 11:15am for our virtual coffee hour on Zoom. (And Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11am) Here is the link: Kamloops United Church Zoom Meetings Password if required: gratitude Image Credit: g_6G8WgFNOjIS3
Continue reading →Join us for an online screening of “Picking Up the Pieces: the Making of the Witness Blanket” – FREE Online Screening by Amnesty International Okanagan and Partners Recommended by KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle Date and Time: Sun, January 16, 2022 … Continue reading →
We have now added Pat’s obituary to the “In Memoriam” page. As a community, we remember Pat Weber who passed away recently. We hold Pat’s family and friends in our hearts and prayers. The “In Memoriam” page of this website is … Continue reading →
As you put the decorations away …. please consider donating a “Nativity” or “Creche” to KUC. Our current scene has become quite fragile and well-loved/well-used. Thank you for your consideration!
Continue reading →Zoom Coffee Hours continue on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Sundays after Church. We invite you to join your KUC friends and perhaps meet new people. Here is the link: Kamloops United Church Zoom Meetings Password if required: gratitude
Continue reading →Service, Sermon, and Scripture for this Sunday This week’s service will be available on YouTube at 10:00 am. You can watch live at that time or any time after by clicking here: Worship – Sunday, January 9, 2022 This Sunday we begin … Continue reading →
Join us on Sunday, January 09, 2022. We will be experiencing Rob Gretsinger’s sound meditation live at KUC. Meditation is a whole new way to gain a new perspective, and really embrace your surroundings as sound waves pass through you. … Continue reading →
Zoom Coffee Hour continues on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Sundays after Church. We invite you to join your KUC friends and perhaps meet new people. (Scroll down to read about KUC’s host .. and join our next Coffee Party … Continue reading →
Click here to join a Kamloops United Church event unless otherwise specified. Password is gratitude if required. Sunday 10:00 am Join us for worship online on our YouTube Channel. The link is at the top of this newsletter. 11:15 am Zoom … Continue reading →
Online Worship this Sunday (Jan. 2) at 10 am. This Sunday we are joined by Mt. Paul and Plura Hills United Churches. Dr. Michael Caveney is preaching and Emily Cook is the liturgist. This is the Sunday when we celebrate … Continue reading →
CBC Fifth Estate Program on Former Kamloops Residential School Discovery KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle encourages everyone to tune into next week’s episode of CBC’s The Fifth Estate on the discovery of the unmarked graves at the Kamloops Residential School. Thursday, Jan. 13th, 2022 at … Continue reading →
Festival of Faith: “Warmth for the Soul”: A Cup of Hope: Jan. 31-Feb. 6 “A Cup of Hope” is brought to you by United Church of Canada Communities of Faith in Northern BC, with support from the ProVision Fund of Pacific … Continue reading →
In the year that is coming, let’s plant some seeds. Seeds of hope. Seeds of equity. Seeds of justice. Seeds of love. Let’s plant seeds that will germinate and grow, and produce beautiful flowers, in this season, this year. Let’s … Continue reading →
As a community, we remember Vera Befurt who passed away recently. We hold Vera’s family and friends in our hearts and prayers. Vera’s obituary is available on this website’s “In Memoriam” page. The “In Memoriam” page of this website is a way … Continue reading →
For over 20 years the KUC Global and Community Action Ministry has organized an Advent Giving Tree initiative to help the congregation give to the locally, nationally, and around the world. Again this year we have chosen to send Jan … Continue reading →
2022 is here! Happy New Year! There are still a few calendars left….both the Multifaith calendar and the Canadian Church calendar. Refugees and Friends Together (RAFT), operating as part of KUC Global, is pleased to offer the MultiFaith Calendars … Continue reading →
On Zoom from 8:00 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. PST. We will try and share a New Year’s Eve countdown from down east. We’ll enjoy each other’s company and have a little guitar along with our conversation. People could dress up, … Continue reading →
The last day to have your offering included on your 2021 tax receipts is December 31st. By Mail – 421 St Paul Street, Kamloops, V2C 2J7Online – Canada Helps Click here (tax receipts are sent to you from Canada Helps) or use … Continue reading →
This week’s service will be available on YouTube at 10:00 am. You can watch live at that time or any time after by clicking here: Worship – Sunday, December 26, 2021 This Sunday is a live stream only service and … Continue reading →
This is KUC’s “Christmas Week” newsletter/eNews. Image: by Marjon Besteman from Pixabay
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