The Kamloops Women’s March 2019 will be held on January 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandman Centre Plaza, 300 Lorne Street. To hear more, Alix Dolson will be a guest on CFJC Midday on Friday, January 18th. Speakers: MJ … Continue reading →
The theme for the Sunday, January 20th Jazz Vespers is all about ‘light.’ This time of year the daylight is slowly growing and the church season of Epiphany speaks about the light of Christ. During January’s Jazz Vespers we will … Continue reading →
Notice of AGM The AGM for the Camp Grafton Society is to be held on Wednesday, February 6 at 7 pm, in the Lounge at Kamloops United Church (421 St. Paul St.) All are welcome to attend, and 2019 membership … Continue reading →
The impulse for this video came from Affirm United. We took advantage of this energy to make a video KUC can use. We will show this video at worship one Sunday in January or early February. Until then, this is … Continue reading →
KAIROS Blanket Exercise: Saturday January 26th, 9:00am Join us for this unique, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators – that fosters truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. Contact … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church is posting a position for a Choir Director-Music Co-ordinator. The person in this position is responsible for directing the choir and creating and maintaining volunteer and/or paid musicians for each Sunday service in addition to some “special services” … Continue reading →
The Lutheran, United and Anglican (LUA) churches of Kamloops: Hills of Peace Lutheran Kamloops United Mount Paul United Plura Hills United St. George’s Anglican St. Paul’s Anglican INVITE YOU to the LUA Luau Luncheon on Sat., Feb. 9th 11:30 am – … Continue reading →
On January 27, at 7 pm, the Global and Affirming ministries are presenting a movie created by Generous Spaces Ministries, called Belonging in the Body: Transgender Journeys of Faith. This is a documentary featuring Transgender Christians…some of whom you will … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church is looking for a full-time Lead Minister who is open minded and collaborative– a vibrant faith leader, bringing fresh ideas and initiatives, and eager to work with an active, yet aging congregation that is living into its … Continue reading →
Ye Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing Saturday, February 16, 2019 @ 2 pm @ KUC We are planning an old fashioned hymn sing and need your help! In developing the program, we want to be sure that we have the music … Continue reading →
2018 Income Tax Receipts Your KUC 2018 income tax receipt is ready for pickup. You will find them in the familiar yellow wooden boxes opposite the reception desk. Thanks for taking yours home and saving us some postage costs. Thanks, … Continue reading →
2018 Chris Gaffney Fund Recipient The Global and Community Action Core Ministry has chosen the My Place Drop-In Centre to be the 2018 recipient of the Chris Gaffney Funds. The donation totaled $313.48 and is earmarked for the purchase of … Continue reading →
2018 Giving Tree of The Light of Christ Donations Donations for the 2018 Giving Tree totaled $3977. Each of the three recipients will receive $1325.66. Thank you to everyone who supported this Global and Community Action Core Ministry initiative. The … Continue reading →
Rick W., PIT Stop coordinator reflects on 2018: “Well, 2018 is in the books and it could not have ended better. The wonderful team from RBC led by the amazing Gail Harris took us home with a spaghetti dinner that … Continue reading →
KUC will celebrate “Welcoming and Membership Sunday” on Jan.13th at our 10:00 a.m. worship service. This is an opportunity to welcome new members to the church through baptism, renewal of baptismal faith (confirmation) and transfer of membership from other churches. If you … Continue reading →
Christmas is Love. Love was here this Christmas Eve – music, word, candlelight, bells and choir, the beautiful piano and organ with friends and new comers gathered together. images: Derm Strong … Continue reading →
In the light of the star shine the beams of a cross. In the beams of the cross lies the quiet of the tomb. In the quiet of the tomb whispers the mystery of the resurrection. In the mystery of … Continue reading →
Original music, carols, Jesus birth and arrival of the shepherds stories, children having fun…Christmas Eve Family Service. Thank you to Rev. Bruce Comrie, Rachel Casponi,Grant Huffman, Grace and Jared, Cindy, David, Levi, Zac and Jaris. ‘Readings: Luke2:1-7 ‘Jesus Is Born’ … Continue reading →
Concert Details Featured Performers: Alena Kratky, piano; Martin Kratky, cello; Rhiannon Nachbaur, violin; Lucas Olsen, violin; Sandra Wilmot, violin Saturday, February 2, 2019, 7:30 pm Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street Tickets $25, $20 for CMK members, $15 for … Continue reading →
Hi everyone. There will be an interesting speaker, Brad Arner, on Tuesday, January 8th at 1:30 in the church hall this month.. I would like you all to understand the importance of our Grasslands around Kamloops and throughout the province. … Continue reading →
Wednesday, Community Lunch, Jan. 9 The next KUC Community Lunch is Wed. Jan. 9th beginninng at 11:30am. Join us for Chicken Pot Pie or Bean Burrito. Image: Creative Commons Attribution Sharealike … Continue reading →
Hello Everyone, please join us for the remaining concerts: Traditions on Saturday, January 5 at 7:30 pm Concert Details: Traditions: Old. New. Borrowed. Blue. Music by Couperin, Haydn, Rossini, and Mendelssohn. Featured Performers: Catharine Dochstader, flute; Cvetozar Vutev, violin; Laure Matiakh, violoncello; … Continue reading →
Every year the Global and Community Action Committee chooses three recipients for Advent Giving Tree donations. This year the theme is children and education, and the recipients are: 1. KUC Preschool as our Local Recipient. 2. Cultural Revitalization, National Recipient … Continue reading →
This past Saturday, Brian Thompson ‘braved’ snowy roads to bring us the final pieces required to complete the installation of the Organ. I’ve attached a few photos which I hope tell a bit of the story. Three show the process … Continue reading →
May good health and happiness be yours in 2019! May the messages of Advent, Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, be prevalent in our world. Happy New Year! God Bless You! … Continue reading →
P.I.T. Stop and Rotary Daybreak provided our 2018 annual PIT Stop Christmas Dinner on Dec.9th. As is tradition, Kamloops Rotary Daybreak provideed the food and all the people-power to cook and serve an amazing “turkey and all the trimmings” dinner. … Continue reading →
Our KUC Christmas Cookie sale is a fun raiser and a fund raiser, and a valued gift to and for KUC and to the wider community. When asked about the “KUC Christmas Cookie Walk”, Barb (our Cookie Walk coordinator) explained: … Continue reading →
The third Sunday of Advent celebrated the Advent Candle of Joy. Natika and Eden lit the candles on the wreath. Mandy Maher was the student guest conductor and the choir was accompanied by Marg on organ, Cindy on piano, Ron … Continue reading →
We would love to have you join us for morning worship at 10 am on Sunday, December 30th. Worship Leader this week will be Diane Stuart, Licensed Lay Worship Leader. The theme is the Divine Image within us and how we … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church’s UCW met for fun, food, music, visiting and celebration. Thanks to Derm for the picture-taking. During the Carol singing Lois sang Silent Night in German. To see and hear the video of Lois singing, click on the … Continue reading →
Join us for worship at Kamloops United to celebrate Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service – 4:00 p.m. There’s something magical about Christmas Eve. Come start Christmas Eve by celebrating the mystery of Christ’s birth … Continue reading →
About 45 people attended the “Blue Christmas” service at KUC on Tuesday, Dec. 4th. Hosted by KUC’s Pastoral Care group, this quiet meditative service included times of silence, prayers, music, and candle lighting. The “Kamloops Threshold Choir” provided lovely acapella … Continue reading →
Every year the Global and Community action committee chooses three recipients for Advent Giving tree donations. This year the theme is children and education, and the recipients are: KUC Preschool is our Local Recipient. Cultural Revitalization, National Recipient (UCC Gifts … Continue reading →
This is the time of year when we prepare offering envelopes for the coming year. Some of you may already have sufficient envelopes from prior years to see you through 2019. If so, please let Jane R or Barb H … Continue reading →
Sunday, Dec.16 at 10:00 a.m. – Advent Three – The Sunday of Joy. Advent means ‘coming.’ Since early December we have been counting down the Sundays until the coming of the Christ child once again into our world. So far … Continue reading →
R.A.F.T. (Refugees and Friends Together) helped welcome a refugee family from Africa on Tuesday, December 4th. The family were exhausted after flying so far and long…Africa to Paris to Vancouver and finally to Kamloops. There are more men … Continue reading →
The second Sunday of Advent celebrated the Advent Candle of Peace and invited us to live our praise through singing, shouting, silence and sharing. … Continue reading →
“Summer is Coming! Check out Naramata Centre’s 2019 course offerings, available early this year on their website. Still not sure what to give your special folk for Christmas? The Centre has Gift Certificates!” (submitted by Carole Hutchings) Program: https://www.naramatacentresociety.org/programs/ … Continue reading →
So much activity at KUC! A Blue Christmas service, Wednesday Community Lunch, concerts, UCW Christmas celebration, on-going programs, baking, baking and more Christmas cookie baking along with the upcoming Christmas PIT Stop celebration with Santa. It only makes sense … Continue reading →
The latest issue of the United Church Observer magazine includes an article about our KUC “housing project & renovation” (page 42). Thanks to everyone who has already contributed a donation towards the cost of your Observer (the United Church of … Continue reading →
