“KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery” is a proud venue sponsor for the Musical Theatre portion of the Provincial Music Festival which happens in Kamloops May 28 – June 1st, 2017. All events are open to the … Continue reading →
Camp Grafton Hiring – cooks for weeks 1 and 2 (July 2-7 and July 9-14). The camp is seeking either one cook for two weeks or two cooks, one week each. Contact: campgraftoncoordinator@gmail.com … Continue reading →
We are pleased to welcome Mitchel Balmer to the custodial team. Mitchel is a long time Kamloops resident. He has traveled with work to other parts of BC and Alberta but always finds his way back home to the beautiful city of … Continue reading →
by Jim Taylor. I’ve been learning a new word — “emergent.” One of my dictionaries doesn’t include the word at all. The others describing something that arises, comes to attention. The root, of course, is the verb “emerge.” Author Nancy … Continue reading →
KUC is a proud venue sponsor for the Musical Theatre portion of the Provincial Music Festival which happens in Kamloops May 28 – June 1st, 2017. Shaw TV’s “Kamloops Festival of the Arts” video produced by volunteer Terry Cousineau. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huEaxlgytJw … Continue reading →
This week we pray for BC Conference Staff, Delegates & Ministry Personnel … Continue reading →
There will be no worship service at Kamloops United Church, Sunday June 4th, so all come to the: Six Church Ecumenical Pentecost Service in MacDonald Park. Join us on Sunday, June 4th, at 10:30 AM for a truly ecumenical experience … Continue reading →
Peggy Wickstrom died in Kelowna on January 21, 2017. Peggy was an active member of Kamloops United Church, with UCW and more, while her health allowed. Her Celebration of Life will be held: June 3rd, 2017 2:00 pm, at Desert Gardens. … Continue reading →
Celebrations with special speakers and presentations happen at KUC after our coffee time on this special Sunday. This is followed by a public, grilled luncheon, provided and prepared by the Kamloops United Steel Workers local 7619 for all the folks … Continue reading →
Conference is being steamed live on youtube: Live streaming of BC Conference . Click here for the agenda: GM 2017 Agenda – Workbook. The 2017 BC Conference General Meeting of the United Church of Canada is being held May 25-28, 2017 at The … Continue reading →
We need help for “Coffee Time” after Sunday Worship Services With folks vacationing, visiting family and general summer away-ness, we need extra volunteers to help with coffee and goodies on Sunday, right away. This time is important to many people … Continue reading →
20 Year Anniversary of PIT Stop… Proclaimed!!!! Celebrating our 20 year anniversary of PIT Stop, Bruce Comrie and Rick Windjack made a brief presentation to the Kamloops City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 2 making an official proclamation that the week of June … Continue reading →
We are happy to welcome Bill Paul to the KUC custodial team. Bill brings many HandyPerson skills which will be very helpful as we move forward. Bill was a carpenter’s helper for the Tk’emlúp Indian Band, a ranch hand and … Continue reading →
Resource Centre Presentations – Your Call. We’ve asked for feedback as to what we should show again to a larger group. There are presentations (from Epiphany Explorations) many would like to see a second time and share with others. Those … Continue reading →
Register online at www.campgrafton.ca. Camp Grafton is accepting registrations for the 2017 summer camps. Spots are filling up quickly so please visit the Camp Grafton website and register your campers now! Email registrar@campgrafton.ca if you have any questions. Photo credit: Camp … Continue reading →
For almost 70 years, Naramata Centre has welcomed people from Alberta and BC to its 23 acres in the heart of the Okanagan. Generations of individuals and families make this journey a “must-do” part of their summers. Love to sing? … Continue reading →
Gospel Choral Singing Workshop with Marcus Mosley*. On Saturday, June 3rd, Penticton United Church will host a Gospel Choral Singing Workshop with Marcus Mosley from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you enjoy singing, you should be there!! Poster & registration … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery, along with Rick W, the PIT Stop Coordinator, is preparing to celebrate on June 11! 2017 is a milestone year for PIT Stop as it is the 20th anniversary of this … Continue reading →
Truth, Reconciliation, and Discourse through Arts and Culture: The role theatre plays in the Reconciliation process of Canada. PANEL DISCUSSION – Wednesday, May 17, 5:00–7:00pm • The Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour Street “Reconciliation is not an Aboriginal problem; it is a … Continue reading →
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” Matthew 25:35. Published on May 9, 2017; Last modified on May 10, 2017 Dear United Church … Continue reading →
Six Church Ecumenical Pentecost Service in MacDonald Park. On Sunday, June 4th, at 10:30 AM. (In case of rain, please meet at Kamloops United Church.) A truly ecumenical experience as St. Paul’s and St. George’s Anglican, Hills of Peace Lutheran … Continue reading →
Updated: The Kamloops United Church Annual Report is now available on the website. It is located on the ‘About Us/ KUC’s Guiding Documents’, or click this link: Annual Report 2016-2017 The web version uses legal size paper. The hardcopy report is … Continue reading →
At the AGM May 7th, the following people were elected to serve on this year’s council and trustees. Chair: Marnie Strong Vice Chair: Chris Dolson Secretary: Sue Sewell Treasurer: Gail Wichmann … Continue reading →
Rick writes: “Very proud to have Bruce Comrie with me as we receive an official Proclamation Document from Deputy Mayor Wallace and the City of Kamloops proclaiming June 5 to 11, 2017 “PIT Stop Community Outreach Program Week” in this … Continue reading →
UCW is having a Bake Table at the Spring Fair – Saturday, May 13th Please HELP us with your baking – Breads, Cookies, Squares, Cakes – all are very much needed and welcome. Many of our folk are away travelling. Your … Continue reading →
May 14th is Camping Sunday. Join us for the Worship Service at KUC – with leadership by the Camp Grafton folk who always bring lots of fun. Worship Service is at 10 a.m. and join us for a “cuppa” and … Continue reading →
The KUC worship service planned for Thursday this week at Berwick-on-the-Park has been cancelled. Image: by Alachua County: CreativeCommons … Continue reading →
Many local makers of many different things are offering their wares and the UCW (United Church Women) have a bake table. The KUC Thrift Shop isl also open for this special Saturday Craft/Bake event. Happy Mothers’ Day!! In honour … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Plura Hills United Church and Kirstin Autio. Image: Plura Hills United Church Facebook page … Continue reading →
…experience Tai Chi at KUC! Try it! Tai Chi is happening every Friday morning in the Hall. Taoist Tai Chi invites KUC folk to try Tai Chi a few times for free to explore participating in this form … Continue reading →
Annual Congregational General Meeting, 11:30 am, Sunday, May 7th Please join us to celebrate the past year in review. This gathering is very important as the ACGM is also the time for the election of Council Circle members. … Continue reading →
What a wonderful evening of singing along with Jim and Jean Strathdee. Many friends in the audience who have known them through Naramata Centre. Old familiar songs and touching and tender new songs. They shared their hearts and voices with … Continue reading →
How do folk produce the Sunday morning program and other programs for use with our projection system? Join Ron Routledge for an hour-long presentation and discussion about the resources we have available. There will be an opportunity for some hands-on … Continue reading →
Celebrating our 20 year anniversary of PIT Stop, Bruce Comrie and Rick Windjack made a brief presentation to the Kamloops City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 2. KUC then received an official proclamation to make: June 5- 11, 2017, ‘PIT … Continue reading →
Please come and enjoy our KUC Bell Ringers, soloist, Ensemble, Harmony in Hand, Chimers and the Bells of Note with guests from Cache Creek/Ashcroft: the Desert Bells. Sunday, May 7th at 7 pm. All are welcome, young and old for … Continue reading →
May 6, KUC will be joining the Annual Walk for Peace, Social Justice and the Environment, organized by the Council of Canadians. We will have KUC information tables and join the walk. The event starts at 10 am with music, speakers, … Continue reading →
VOLUNTEERS DON’T SET UP SUCCESSION PLANS by Jim Taylor. In case you missed it, last week was National Volunteer Week. What, nobody volunteered to tell you? I’m hardly surprised. Volunteering typically occurs in the background, unseen, unnoticed. Only aspiring politicians … Continue reading →
This week we pray for children and youth leaders in the KOP congregations. Image attribution: chn-playgroup-music-mat-Image-CCO-Public-Domain-Via-Pixabay-600×399.jpg September 8, 2016 … Continue reading →
The Okanagan/Cariboo Youth Presbytery Retreat has been postponed until a later date, after the summer season. Image Attribution: <a href=”https://clipartfest.com/”>clipartfest.com</a> … Continue reading →
We’ve asked for feedback as to what we should show again to a larger group. There are presentations many would like to see a second time and share with others. Join the evaluation. With a very busy Tuesday at KUC, … Continue reading →
