On Thursday, May 13 at 1 p.m., we will be joined by Nicole Stanchfield, Past-President of Kamloops Pride. Nicole will be presenting on “How to be a Better Ally”. We will examine LGBTQ2S+ Allyship in both the context of what … Continue reading →
On Wednesday, May 12, at 1 pm, we are very fortunate to have Danyel Haughton presenting: “Affirming Language 101 for LGBTQ2S+ Communities”. Danyel will cover some of the language, vocabulary and usage with a focus on creating a safe space for … Continue reading →
There are two available positions for summer work at Kamloops United Church: an Online Sales Position and a Sewing Position. Please see the criteria for each position below: 1. ONLINE MARKETING AND SALES Responsibility and Accountability: This role is accountable to … Continue reading →
It’s less than a week until Kamloops United Church celebrates their 25th anniversary of officially becoming an Affirming community of faith. As well as our special Affirmiversary worship planned for May 16, when we will take a look back at … Continue reading →
Seeking to Reduce Harm, a United Church series on the idea of drug decriminalization, May 12, May 19, & May 26, 2021, 4 pm PST. (5:00 pm Mountain Daylight/ Central standard). This program is sponsored by the Church in Mission … Continue reading →
Council Circle invites you to a conversation about: CHURCH IN THE TIME OF COVID The question is – how are we as a church community in this moment? This has been in an incredible time of self reflection. What have … Continue reading →
This Week at Kamloops United Church Sunday – Mother’s Day 10:00 am Join us for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. YouTube Link for Worship on Sunday May 9, 2021 11:15 am Coffee Time on Zoom Here is … Continue reading →
This Sunday we are celebrating Mother’s Day … mothers and those who have had a mothering influence on us. In an ode of thanks to all the mothers I leave you with this … “Things I have Learned from my … Continue reading →
After Church Coffee Time Join us every Sunday for a virtual coffee hour on Zoom after the service. Here is the link After Church Coffee Time Image Credit: g_6G8WgFNOjIS3
Continue reading →To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday May 9, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday’s service honors mothers and those who have had a mother influence on us. The scripture passage … 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, your KUC friends and other “guests” for this week’s Tuesday zoom Coffee Party! … 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 →
Hello from Council Circle! Kamloops United Church Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery continues to be a “happenin’” place!! As indicated by our nearly three hour (sorry CC, that shouldn’t happen again!) meeting last week, there is a lot going … Continue reading →
United Church Moderator, the Rt. Rev. Richard Bott looks forward to the coming year for the church and preparation for the 44th General Council (national gathering) in 2022. Subtitles in French. (KUC Editor’s note: When the Moderator is speaking English, … Continue reading →
Event Date: May 9, 2021 from noon to 1 pm PST (3:00 pm EDT). A Worship Service of Apology and Lament for the Church’s Role in Coerced Adoptions: The United Church of Canada will acknowledge its role in forced adoptions … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church is a member organization of Changing the Face of Poverty and we are excited to share the anti-stigma video “Don’t Fight the Poor, Fight Poverty”. https://youtu.be/kq-QFiybJew This video shares the stories of community members with lived and living … Continue reading →
Can you help? The Pastoral Care Committee is looking for the names of people from KUC who are graduating this spring…nursery, kindergarten, elementary, middle, high school, college, university or any other program. If you know of someone, please send their … Continue reading →
Resources available in Resource Centre on Climate Change THE CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO CLIMATE SUCCESS – Mark Jaccard A professor of sustainable energy at Simon Fraser University. Jaccard has a PhD in economics from the University of Grenoble. He has helped … 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 →
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 →
This Sunday we are observing “Red Dress Sunday”. It is an opportunity to hold in our minds and in our hearts indigenous women who have been murdered. The following is an excerpt from a chapter in the book, “The Ball … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday May 2, 2021 and click on the service. **Note – this Sunday we are celebrating communion. In order to participate, we invite you to have something … Continue reading →
KUC is commemorating Red Dress Day this Sunday May 2nd, and the Pacific Mountain Region Council will be holding a Town Hall meeting on May 5th to discuss the issue. https://pacificmountain.ca/red-dress-day-townhall/ The REDress Project helps to raise awareness about the more … Continue reading →
Join us for Red Dress Day on Wednesday May 5 We commemorate the lives of Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit people who have been lost in our community. We look to our history, the decisions and catalysts that have … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday April 25, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday is traditionally known as “Shepherding Sunday”. It is when we consider the passages of the Scriptures … Continue reading →
Something to Ponder…. This week’s Scriptures consider Jesus as the Good Shepherd. If you are like me, you also think of Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd.” Perhaps these scriptures are timely as we think about how we will … Continue reading →
Great News!! Due to high demand for this event, we have increased our Zoom capability. We are very fortunate to have Seth Klein and some great panelists for this forum this Thursday from 4 to 6 pm PST. Registration is … 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 →
We have three vacancies for the coming year on KUC’s Council Circle – two Member-at-large positions and the position of Secretary. We are accepting nominations for these vacancies. Please send letters of interest to Council Circle Chair, Marcia Julian, by … 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 →
This Week at Kamloops United Church Sunday 10:00 am Join us for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. YouTube Link for Worship on Sunday May 2, 2021 We will be observing communion 11:15 am Coffee Time on Zoom … Continue reading →
Changes and Challenges How to join the meeting. Click on the link below. When you have joined the gathering please register by going to CHAT and send a message to Everyone giving your first and last name and your home … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday April 18, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday we continue in the Season of Easter when church services traditionally look at the impact of … Continue reading →
In the weeks after Easter, church services tend to consider the reactions of people who met the resurrected Jesus. Last week it was disciples cowering in the Upper Room and Doubting Thomas a week later. This week it is two … 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 →
Here is the information for attending the United Church Women (UCW) Meeting (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) at 1:30pm: Click on the link below to access on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82824408868?pwd=cVF3VTFLRmdnT0srQi9id3NaYTFtQT09#success If you are calling in use: Meeting ID: 828 2440 8868 Passcode: … 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 →
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 →
