Hi Everyone, I hope this email finds you well. September 27th, eNews can be found here. This week my highlight was meeting more of you, as you joined for training sessions. It was great to see more people in this building, … Continue reading →
September is Climate Action Month! Friday Sept. 25 is Climate Strike Day. The Global and Community Action Committee will be organizing our participation in this important event. Stay tuned for more information. To sign petition please click here … Continue reading →
Join us this Sunday for the livestream of our worship service. Go to the Kamloops United Church YouTube Channel. To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday September 27, 2020 and click on the service. … Continue reading →
Around Kamloops United Church, this past week has been one of planning and preparation. Florence, as Administrative Manager of our church, has been busy with plans for how we will reopen the church for worship on Sunday October 4. You … Continue reading →
Please review our COVID-19 Safety Plan (Parts 1 & 2). This is the next level in the plan: Hug Station There are only a few days left until we move back to worship in person. Last week we offered a … Continue reading →
We are sending out a survey about ministries and programs at Kamloops United Church. Please complete this by using the link below. It will take about 10 minutes to complete. Thank you for being willing to respond to a few … Continue reading →
This is the next level in the plan: Risk Assesment (Self Assessment) As we plan for re-opening the church, we are asking you to assess whether or not attending worship in person is a good idea for you. We support each … Continue reading →
This Week at Kamloops United Church Sunday 10:00 am Join us for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. You can find the livestream at Kamloops United Church – YouTube. 12:00 pm Join us in the Stuart Woods school … Continue reading →
Please review our COVID-19 Safety Plan. Please feel free to contact me at admin@kamloopsunited.ca if you have any questions. KUC covid-19-safety-plan … Continue reading →
This study is based on the readings in church on Sunday October 4th. An online Zoom Only Meeting of this study will be held on Wednesday September 30 at 11:00 am Scripture: Exodus 20: Selected Verses FAITH STUDY. Commentary … Continue reading →
On Wed. Sept. 30th, people all across Canada will wear orange shirts to remember and honour Indigenous children who attended Residential Schools. Along with the National Church, KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle group is encouraging everyone to participate by wearing orange … Continue reading →
Two options for day and time (choose one) Option 1: Wednesday September 30, 2020 2:00-3:30 pm To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-change-in-uncertain-times- registration-121452747437 Option 2: Monday October 5, 2020 7:00-8:30 pm To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-change-in-uncertain-times- registration-121456540783https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-change-in-uncertain- times-registration-121456540783 … Continue reading →
Hi All, I am reaching out to you because you are a ministry group chair or someone I think might put a submission into the eNews at some point. As you can imagine putting the eNews together can be a challenge, … Continue reading →
Many of you will remember the two art shows that Shay produced with us at Kamloops United showcasing reconciliation focused indigenous art. Our custodian Bill is the proud dad of this talented artist with a giving and socially conscientious heart. Here are … Continue reading →
In March, 2020, the Global and Community Action Committee hosted Robert Massoud, who spoke about HOW A JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE – ISRAEL CAN SAVE OUR PLANET. In 2004 he started Zatoun, a unique non-profit project offering fair trade olive … Continue reading →
Hello members of our KUC family! We, the Sunday School team, were thrilled with the positive response to our new Sunday school program, which we debuted in February of this year. Unfortunately, our program came to a screeching halt with … Continue reading →
Hosted by St. Paul’s Cathedral: Wednesday Sept. 30 7:00 pm on Zoom. Dan Hines, the recently hired Spiritual Coordinator at KUC is giving one of the online presentations for the Seasons of Creation series: hosted by St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kamloops. … Continue reading →
First Met United Church invites you to join a Zoom book launch with Seth Klein the author of “A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency” – Tuesday October 6th at 10 a.m.. Seth served for 22 years as … Continue reading →
Bread… COBS Bread is back! PIT Stop (KUC’s Community Hot Meal Program) is inviting the congregation to stop by on Sunday at 12:15 pm to pick up COBS Bread. There is a surplus, and we want to offer KUC folks … Continue reading →
The Naramata Centre is excited to offer ongoing online programs and content with over 40 programs to choose from. For more information visit www.naramatacentresociety.org. Phone 250-496-5751 … Continue reading →
On behalf of the TRUFA Decolonization, Reconciliation and Indigenization Committee membership, you are invited to the Fall 2020 Indigenous Speakers Series – an on-line event.No registration is required. Indigenous Speaker is Elaine Alec Day, and her new book is “Calling my … Continue reading →
The online registration for the online General Meeting 2020 is now active on the Pacific Mountain Regional Council website. Here is the URL for you to copy and paste, to send out to your local membership: https://pacificmountain.ca/october-2020-pmrc-general-meeting/ Other information about … Continue reading →
Online, Together is the temporary e-newsletter that connects United Church people to the online offerings from PMRC Communities of Faith & Ministries during COVID-19 physical distancing measures. Sept. 23 Online Newsletter … Continue reading →
Sunday: 10:00 am Join us for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. You can find the livestream at Kamloops United Church – YouTube. 12:00 pm Join us in the Stuart Woods school yard for lunch….bring your own food and … Continue reading →
This study is based on the readings in church on Sunday September 27th. An online Zoom Only Meeting of this study will be held on Wednesday September 23 at 11:00 am FAITH STUDY Scripture: Exodus: 17:1-7 … Continue reading →
Online, Together is the temporary e-newsletter that connects United Church people to the online offerings from PMRC Communities of Faith & Ministries during COVID-19 physical distancing measures. Click to view upcoming programs: PMRC Wanting more United Church connection and content? … Continue reading →
Here is the eNews for September 20, 2020. I hope you all are doing well, despite the amount of smoke we have here. This week in the eNews we have more information on the COVID-19 Safety plan that Florence has … Continue reading →
Join us this Sunday for the livestream of our worship service. Go to the Kamloops United Church YouTube Channel To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday September 20, 2020 and click on the … Continue reading →
Around Kamloops United Church, this past week has been one of planning and preparation. Florence, as Administrative Manager of our church, has been busy with plans for how we will reopen the church for worship on Sunday October 4. You … Continue reading →
Please join me and President Rev Blair Odney at this week’s Townhall gathering. We’re thrilled to be hosting the newly appointed UCC General Secretary, Rev Michael Blair. You can read about Michael’s appointment here (click for link). Michael will be … Continue reading →
On September 30, people all across Canada will wear orange shirts to remember and honour Indigenous children who attended Residential Schools. Indigenous Ministries and Justice at The United Church of Canada asks you to participate in Orange Shirt Day! Why orange? … Continue reading →
This week and every Tuesday at 11:00 am, join us for a coffee party. Click this link to zoom in with us: Weekly Coffee Party Meetings: Monday – 12:00 pm Discovery Circle In Person and Zoom Meeting Monday – 7:00 … Continue reading →
This week and every Tuesday at 11:00 am, join us for a coffee party. Click this link to zoom in with us: Weekly Coffee Party Join Michael and your KUC friends for this week’s Tuesday zoom Coffee Party! All are … Continue reading →
Starting Wednesday September 23 at 11:00 am for six weeks…Faith Study. This is a session based on the upcoming Sunday’s scripture passage. An outline for the study will be included in the week prior’s eNews. Feel free to read it … Continue reading →
Here is the eNews for September 13th, 2020. In the eNews we have new information about reopening, and upcoming events. This weekend we have our first livestream after the summer. But on a personal note, I am looking forward for the … Continue reading →
As a child, I always thought of September as a time of change. There was a new class at school. Life changed from the leisurely pace of vacation. The weather seemed to change after Labour Day. Even TV programs changed. … Continue reading →
Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday, September 5th, both in person and on Zoom. It was a hard day for the family, but we were honoured to see such a show of love for Grant. We know … Continue reading →
The old chancel gets three new lives!!! by Florence Ballard The new chancel has been built and it looks great. The flooring is on order and will take a little longer than I would like. But then… I always want … Continue reading →
Join us this Sunday as we livestream our service from the renovated sanctuary. Participating in worship will be the new KUC music director, Tomas Bijok and the new spiritual coordinator, Dan Hines. Michael Caveney will be preaching from Exodus 14 … Continue reading →
Online, Together is the temporary e-newsletter that connects United Church people to the online offerings from PMRC* Communities of Faith & Ministries during COVID-19 physical distancing measures. POSTER: https://bit.ly/3m8UGJZ *Pacific Mountain Region Council … Continue reading →
