Oct. 16 Mens Group
KUC Men’s group (a new group) will meet Wednesday, October 16 at 8:30 am, in the Lounge. Please speak to Doug Scorrar on Sunday or call the office for his email 250-372-3020. … Continue reading →
Oct. 16 Project Connect: Help out!
Join us by volunteering to be present at our table, giving out articles and info about KUC …. or join us by donating (see below). Once again this year KUC is participating in Project Connect, a Resource Fair for low-income … Continue reading →
Oct. 20 ~Jazz Vespers
Beginning again Sunday, Oct. 20th. KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to worship with a cool vibe on the third Sunday of each month at 7 pm. … Continue reading →
Oct.22 ~Sound Meditation
Kamloops United Church ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to join us as Rob Gretsinger again leads us to a peaceful place with his myriad tones of gongs and singing bowls on Tues., October 22nd, 7:00 … Continue reading →
Oct. 26 ~Finding Peace and Purpose Through Intuitive Painting
Kamloops United Church, a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to: Finding Peace and Purpose Through Intuitive Painting “I help participants achieve creative clarity and holistic fulfilment as they play in the wonder and joy of paint.” Workshop … Continue reading →
Oct. 27 ~Covenanting Service at KUC
You are invited to join us for the Covenanting Service for the Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney and Kamloops United Church, on Sunday, October 27th at 2:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Refreshments will follow. Everyone is welcome. … Continue reading →
Broadview Magazine
Broadview connects us as a church family. Broadview is the new name of our church’s award-winning magazine! Formerly “The Observer”, Broadview examines issues and life experiences from many perspectives. For a subscription to this inclusive magazine, contact Sue Sewell at … Continue reading →
Nov. 3 ~Newcomer Lunch
Sunday, November 3, 11:30 am in the KUC Lounge. If you are new to KUC, or not been with us for long or if you just want to come to find out about our church, join us for lunch. Please … Continue reading →
Conversations for Connection ~
Perspectives Counselling invites you to participate in The Hold Me Tight Program ~ Conversations for Connection; a Relationship Enhancement Workshop for Couples. November 16 & 17, 2019 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Based on Sue Johnson’s work, this opportunity is … Continue reading →
Orange Shirt Day at KUC
September 29th, a day to reflect and remember residential schools and take time to really think about what the symbol of the orange shirt is about. This is the time of year when indigenous children were taken from their homes … Continue reading →
Pro Future Faith~Sept 25-Nov.13
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery, invites you to: ANOTHER “LIVING THE QUESTIONS” VIDEO SERIES: “ProFuture Faith” Wednesdays from 7 -9, Sept. 24 to Nov. 13 Brought to you by the same group that produced “Painting the … Continue reading →
Well Done Rick W!
Rick Windjack, Coordinator of the PIT Stop program has placed in the Kamloops This Week Readers Choice Awards for 2019. We send out a big thanks to Rick for doing such a great job of promoting PIT Stop and Volunteerism … Continue reading →
You? Ringing handbells!
Whether you are a new or experienced ringer, a member of KUC or not, we invite you to experience the music, fun, frustration, fun, laughter, fun and pure enjoyment that ringing handbells can bring. There is a place for YOU!! Join us to … Continue reading →
Oct.4-UCW invites you!
The October UCW meeting will be on a Friday, not a Tuesday for this month only. Friday, Oct 4th from 1pm – 3pm everyone is invited to join us as we hear from, and celebrate, Jennifer Keim who has been … Continue reading →
Size-Mic Upgrade Oct 4-6
Registration for those registered begins at 5:30 pm on Friday Oct. 4th, with the program beginning promptly at 7 pm. Saturday’s program runs from 9 am to 9 pm. Everyone is welcome to Size-Mic Upgrade Sunday Communion and Worship. First … Continue reading →
Communion and Size-Mic Sunday Worship 10am
All are welcome to join in Worship and Communion this Sunday October 6th — Size-Mic Upgrade Sunday. First Sundays are Food Bank Sundays, please bring a non-perishable food item. … Continue reading →
Cedar Basket Weaving (Sept.21,28)
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to a two day (two Saturdays) Cedar Basket Weaving workshop September 21st and 28th from 9 am until noon, with an optional potluck lunch after the second class at KUC. … Continue reading →
Global Movie Night: Sept. 29
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to the first Global Movie Night of the Fall Season at Kamloops United Church on September 29, 2019, at 7:00 pm. The video chosen for viewing and discussion is … Continue reading →
Input, please! Sept. 29
The KUC Cookie Walk* still lives!!! Becky Geeson has agreed to take the reigns for KUC Cookie Walk 2019! Your support is key to the success of this really popular fundraiser. Can you help? Please meet Sunday Sept. 29th after … Continue reading →
Orange Shirt Day Sept. 30
Wear your orange shirt September 30th! What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013. It grew … Continue reading →
Sept.26-Welcome refugees!
As RAFT (Refugees And Friends Together) announced last week, we have received notice of our next family’s arrival! This is very exciting and we have only a short time until their arrival at the airport on Thursday, Sept. 26. We … Continue reading →
Worship Service, 10 am, Sunday Sept. 29
One Who is with Us in Hard Times & Orange shirt Sunday Lead by Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney Please wear orange at church, as you are able, to show our support of for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the coming school year. We remember how young … Continue reading →
Oct.6 ~ Labyrinth Walk
The first Sunday of the month come out and enjoy a quiet walk on the Labyrinth in the Hall at Kamloops United. The walk on October 6th will help you recover from Size-Mic Upgrade, et al, by down-stressing, relaxing together … Continue reading →
LUWA International Peace Day
The LUWA churches of Kamloops (LUA = Lutheran, United, Wild and Anglican Churches of Kamloops) invite you to an International Peace Day Saturday, Sept. 21st between 11:30 – 4:30 at Waterfront Park (between Riverside Park and Pioneer Park) LUWA will … Continue reading →
Oct. 2-Soup’n Sandwich
Please join us for a delicious lunch for a reasonable price at KUC from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The cost is $8.00 which includes tea or coffee. It’s an opportunity to gather with neighbours and perhaps meet some new … Continue reading →
“Brené & Jesus” starts Sept. 17
Kamloops United Church ~ Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery, invites you to “Hitch a Ride with Brené and Jesus” on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 (8 of them), starting Sept 17. Join us in the KUC lounge. You are invited … Continue reading →
Sept 18- TRU SU Pride
Celebrate diversity! Join in the 8th Annual TRUSU (Thompson Rivers University Student Union) Pride Parade from 12:30 to 1:30! The TRUSU Pride Parade is hosted each year by the Equity Committee to commemorate the queer history of pride that started … Continue reading →
Sept.18-at St. Paul’s-Common Cup
A reminder that the Common Cup Company concert will take place at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Wed., Sept. 18 at 7 pm. The Common Cup group is a not- for- profit organization that sings about justice, peace, personal faith and … Continue reading →
Sept. 24 – New KUC Group
Our first meeting of the KUC Men’s group will be Tuesday, Sept 24, at 9am, in the Community Room (That’s at the top of the stairs, between the stairs and the sanctuary doors, across from the “Welcome Desk”; aka “the old … Continue reading →
Oct.4-6 Amazing weekend Conference!
KUC is doing a group registration for the amazing weekend conference being held here at KUC, October 4-6. Friday, Oct. 5 7-9pm Saturday Oct.5, 9am – 9pm; Sunday Oct.6 through worship) If you are interested in attending please speak with … Continue reading →
About Our New Minister
Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney has come to our congregation at KUC as of September, 2019. Michael’s primary interests in congregational leadership are in the areas of worship and visitation. He enjoys planning and leading us in our weekly 10 am … Continue reading →
Concert at KUC~Oct 12
Though this is not a KUC event, we are pleased to host Sue Decker’s CD Release Party and Fundraiser: “Outskirts of Love” concert October 12th at 8 pm here at KUC”. Sue Decker’s soulful voice, earthy slide guitar playing, and … Continue reading →
“Reaching Home” Public Input
Hello, As a part of the Community Planning process, the Reaching Home (formerly HPS) Community Advisory Board needs input from service providers and the public in Kamloops on topics relating to the Reaching Home program. We will be hosting two … Continue reading →
Volunteers, Please!
Coffee time is looking for a few more September helpers on Sept. 22 and 29. 2. New Thrift Shop volunteers always welcome Please contact the office for more information at 250-372-3020 or email kuchurch@shaw.ca. Image Credit: <a href=”http://mzayat.com/single/127637.html”>Help … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church and PRIDE: P.I.E.
This year Kamloops United Church really showed up to walk with Pride! At least 35 KUC folks turned out to walk or to staff our booth…it was awesome! We were joined by 14 other wonderful people from Mt. Paul United, … Continue reading →
Join Us Sunday!
Please join us on Sunday, September 8, at 10:00 am for Worship led by our new Lead Minister, Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney. Stay for Coffee Time Fellowship after the service. P.S. Please wear your name tags. … Continue reading →
Worship Sept.1 ‘Radical Hospitality’
Sunday, Sept. 1st Worship Leadership offered by Council Circle and Discovery Circle focussed on ‘Radical Hospitality: ‘Welcome’ is the Crumbs, Justice is the Banquet’. Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney KUC’s new minister and his partner Joe Robinson were welcomed as Michael … Continue reading →
Another piece of PIE
(PIE = Public, Intentional, Explicit) Thanks to Chris, Natika and Tanja for their photos from the 2019 Kamloops Pride Parade. Enjoy the album below … then scroll down to read the note from Chris. (There’s an earlier post, too. Use … Continue reading →
New in the Resource Centre: “ACTIVIST ALPHABET”
New Book in the Resource Centre: “ACTIVIST ALPHABET”……by Donna Sinclair, former journalist for the United Church Observer Donna Sinclair has written a very easy-to-read book using the alphabet for her subtitles. For example, “A” is for audacity… how she, a … Continue reading →
Labyrinth Walks
Join us for our monthly labyrinth walk at KUC in the Hall. Labyrinth walking is a form of moving meditation and spiritual practice which helps to quiet the mind for contemplation and prayer. This year we’ll explore loving kindness in … Continue reading →