Hi Everyone 2020 has been an extremely difficult year. So many of our friends, neighbours, family, and community members have been affected terribly by COVID-19. Through this hardship, I am overwhelmingly gratified by the steadfast caring and commitment of this city. … Continue reading →
In his Advent message, Moderator Richard Bott reminds us that for everything there is a season. The Advent season is not just a time of waiting, it’s a time for preparation, as we prepare for the baby Jesus. We … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Once again, we are back in a lockdown as far as worship is concerned. I want to thank our sound and broadcast people for this morning’s service. With each Sunday, I believe our livestream worship is improving. If … Continue reading →
When loss, grief, depression, pain or hopelessness fill Christmas…our churches are offering online non-traditional services of hope and healing. All are Welcome! Blue Christmas Service: Kamloops United Church, December 1, 2020 Online 7:00 pm. To participate go to Kamloops United … Continue reading →
Good Afternoon Everyone, I hope you are all doing well. Here is the eNews for November 22, 2020. There is important information regarding Dr. Bonnie Henry’s update from yesterday. Additionally, there are updates about events happening, and there is still a chance … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday November 22, 2020 and click on the service. This Sunday is known as Reign of Christ Sunday. This day was instituted by Pope Pius XI in … Continue reading →
Council circle met on November 20 following the orders from BC health to interpret how the orders pertain to the services and activities at Kamloops United Church. These are difficult times and we want to do the best we can … Continue reading →
Earlier today Council Circle met to discuss the directives that were given by BC Health this past week. Like all congregations, we have to figure out how these directives will be carried out here at Kamloops United Church. (You can … Continue reading →
November 20 has been designated as Transgender Day of Remembrance. It remembers the over 350 transgender people who were killed in the past year. The Affirm committee of Kamloops United has put together a report for this day. To read … Continue reading →
November 20 following the orders from BC health to interpret how the orders pertain to the services and activities at Kamloops United Church. These are difficult times and we want to do the best we can to keep our church … Continue reading →
Last chance! There are a limited number of Memorial Poinsettias available. We ordered a few more than we needed so please call 250-372-3020 or email office@kamloopsunited.ca if you would like to buy one. The Poinsettias will be displayed at our … Continue reading →
Sunday 10:00 am Join us in person or for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. YouTube Link for Worship on Sunday November 22 Monday 11:00 am Office Staff Meeting Tuesday 11:00 am Coffee Party Here is the link: … Continue reading →
Winter Blues Sessions on Zoom. Four Online Sessions: Wednesday evenings 7pm. Dec.2, 9,16,23. Contact the KUC Office for more information. 250 372-3020 … Continue reading →
Hope has arrived! (in more ways than one, we hope). I now have copies of How Hope Became An Activist in Kamloops which I am starting to distribute. Please e-mail if you would like a copy and I will arrange … Continue reading →
Church apologizes for separating unmarried mothers from their children in maternity homes. November 20, 2020: The Executive of the General Council of The United Church of Canada issued an apology today for its role in separating mothers and their babies in maternity … Continue reading →
The Heart of Christianity. What is at the heart of a Christian life? The response may include several possibilities: faith, being born again, the kingdom of God, the gospel of love. These are as important today as they have always been, … Continue reading →
To view upcoming online events from the Pacific Mountain Region Council click on the link below. https://bit.ly/2UEE0xlNli … Continue reading →
Dear Kamloops, This is a special message going out to all those in our PMRC community who have expressed an interest in receiving justice news from the PMRC. Thank you for being one of those people. Right now the PMRC seeks … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, As always, thanks for taking these few minutes to catch up on important news from the Pacific Mountain Regional Council Office (this newsletter is different from the Online, Together event listings that serves to highlight community of faith … Continue reading →
“NOVEMBER 13 to 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, a week that raises visibility of transgender people and issues they face. It is followed by Nov. 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance, to recognize trans people whose lives have been lost.” Read … Continue reading →
Typhoon Goni struck the Philippines on November 1, 2020. A member of the Plura Hills congregation asks for prayers for her home land: “Sometimes I feel like a broken record asking for prayers for my people. But please do. I … Continue reading →
Trans Voices of Faith: Stories of the Trans folk in the Church. Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, AbbeyChurch, Victoria BC, via Zoom. On the Week of Trans Day of Remembrance, the AbbeyChurch listens to stories of Trans folks of faith who … Continue reading →
Confronting Whiteness To learn more, click on the link to register. https://www.leadershiftpm.ca/register/confronting- whiteness-10-25. Please note: KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle is sponsoring the registration fee for KUC folk, and asks that you send your receipt to administrator Florence for reimbursement. Friday, … Continue reading →
The new Thrift Shop hours are Wednesday to Friday 11 to 3 p.m. Saturdays 11 to 3 but only on the first and third Saturday of the month. For now …. to move some of our plentiful stock, and to … Continue reading →
This Sunday we worshipped with a limited congregation in the church following all of the protocols laid out by BC Health. To access the YouTube video of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday November 15, 2020 and … 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 →
This Sunday, worshipping with a limited congregation in the church, following all of the protocols laid out by BC Health, and broadcasting a live-stream, we were delighted to once again hear our Alan organ and to welcome trumpeter Daniel Mills, … Continue reading →
Minister’s Message Have you ever had a song that keeps repeating in your mind over and over again? Like many of you, I have been following the American presidential election wondering what will happen next. Who of is isn’t getting … Continue reading →
Florence has a lot to say this week! Hi Everyone. I have few things I wanted to highlight at this time. They are kind of all over the place so I decided to take responsibility for them in one go. … Continue reading →
This Week at Kamloops United Church Sunday 10:00 am Join us in person or for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. You can find the livestream at Kamloops United Church – YouTube. Monday 11:00 am Office Staff Meeting … Continue reading →
Good Afternoon Everyone, I hope you are doing well. Here is the eNews for November 8th, 2020. In the eNews this week we have many new updates and things happening here. With a little game of guess who is in … Continue reading →
White Poppy Campaign This November, as in past years, we are inviting you to wear a White Poppy. White Poppies do not contradict Remembrance Day red poppies, but complement them. White poppies were introduced in 1933 by the Women’s Cooperative … Continue reading →
An Invitation to the Global and Community Action Team One of the most exciting results of the Congregational Survey for me was that a significant number of people indicated that they would like to join the Global group! If you … Continue reading →
Help decorate the church for Christmas. Place your order by noon on Sunday, Nov. 15th please, so we can place our order to have them in time for the first Sunday of Advent! Each Poinsettia plant is $20. Click here … Continue reading →
Broadview connects us as a church family. Broadview is the name of our church’s award-winning magazine. If you subscribe through our congregation, you’ll receive this informative magazine delivered to your home for the special low price of $25 per year. We … Continue reading →
KUC Worship Committee invites you to purchase a memorial poinsettia, dedicated to a loved one. The poinsettias will decorate the church for the season of Advent, then your home for Christmas. Pick up will be on Monday, Dec. 21st between … Continue reading →
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet. (2020) If you haven’t already seen this one, you must. It is Sir David Attenborough’s witness statement about the condition and probable future of our planet. He has seen it all, and now … Continue reading →
KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle urges everyone to sign up for this free upcoming book study offered by the Pacific Mountain Region’s Leadershift: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act with Bob Joseph (Sun Nov 15, 2020) Free Online … 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 →
PIT Stop and Kamloops Reach will be providing a take away hot meal every Monday. Pick up at the rear door of Kamloops United Church at 2:30. Corner of 4th Avenue and St. Paul St. … Continue reading →
