The Pride Parade is August 20, and there’s a bit of planning and preparation required around our KUC participation. We are booked to walk, and to have a table in the park. Each organization is being asked to provide their … Continue reading →
On Friday, August 11th, Camp Grafton will be holding their annual fundraiser at Kamloops United Church. This year’s “Camp Night in Kamloops” will include dinner, campfire songs, crafts, photo booths and fun! Come celebrate and support camp by participating in … Continue reading →
The Labyrinth is being maintained on July 20th and 21st. As a result the floor in the Hall cannot be walked on until July 22nd. Thank you everyone for your cooperation. … Continue reading →
With summer’s arrival, and much ’coming and going’, sometimes communications get a bit blurry in our church family and news of an ailing member doesn’t get through. Pastoral Care still does hospital visits throughout the summer. Please let us know … Continue reading →
From the United Church of Canada: Prayer for people and all creation impacted by wildfires in British Columbia. God of Creation, We live in a world where both beauty and danger surround us. Receive our prayers for those impacted by, and … Continue reading →
We are proud that KUC has officially been an Affirming congregation and a member of Affirm United for 21 years. As a quick refresher for those who are relative newcomers to our congregational family, let me say a little about … Continue reading →
We pray for those impacted by the wildfires in our province — evacuees, firefighters and emergency personnel and support services. If you would feel comforted to have an air conditioned, quiet space to hang out for a while please feel … Continue reading →
Chris Dolson will be attending this exciting event in Vancouver July 28 – 30th in Vancouver. It would be fantastic if others from Kamloops United could join her. From SpiritPride Committee Gregg Taylor and Chris Mann Our big event, SpiritPride 2017 … Continue reading →
Relinquish White Privilege: Rev. Jordan Cantwell, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, passionately preached to the National Convention of the ELCIC. The closing worship of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s National Convention was richly blessed by the Rev. Jordan … Continue reading →
Special Events coming soon – you will want to mark your calendar! Sunday, August 20th: worship time changed to 9:00 a.m. so that we can gather for the Kamloops Pride Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 23rd: StoryFest with four professional … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Peachland United and Ian McLean … Continue reading →
Please join us at 10 am, Sunday, July 16th, for a special worship service where we will offer reflection and prayer in the midst of this horrific forest fire season. All are welcome to this special worship time. The worship … Continue reading →
Camp Grafton is our happy place this week. It looks like so much fun. Erica reports “Here are some photos of Camp Grafton so far this year! We are having lots of fun despite the smoke!” … Continue reading →
Dear Friends in BC Conference, This weekend has marked the most extraordinary set of circumstances with regard to fires in the interior of our province for more than a decade. Hot weather, dry lightning, high winds, and human activity have … Continue reading →
Fall book study: Order Rev. John Pentland’s FISHING TIPS: How Curiosity Transformed a Community of Faith. John Pentland took a downtown Calgary United church and transformed it to a church serving a huge spectrum of the community with two full … Continue reading →
The Bells of Note will be rehearsing on Monday July 17 at the School of Fine Arts, 11:45 to 1:30. This will be our last rehearsal until September. We start up again right after Labour Day. … Continue reading →
This summer at worship you will see a new trial format which combines the Worship Bulletin and the News of Note. Please give any feedback you may have about this new format to Marnie Strong, Diane Stuart or Florence Ballard. … Continue reading →
A key part of KUC’s ministry is working towards reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada. This means acknowledging the painful history, in which the United Church played a role. It also means working towards making connections and renewing relationships, and … Continue reading →
Naramata Centre – Come, get in the spirit! Community spirit is alive at Naramata Centre. Come join us … you belong here! Check out the programs available during the week of July 19 – August 5. Programs run Monday – Friday … Continue reading →
Unless there is an event scheduled, the hours are now 9:30 am to 2:30 pm on Saturdays. Folks picking up the bins for Cobb`s Bread please note these hours. Thank you. … Continue reading →
St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral will host a Vigil of Support and Concern Wednesday, July 12th between 10 am and 4 pm. All are welcome. 10 am Eucharist with Dan Hines Prayers led by Kamloops Clergy: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Pastoral Charge Supervisors.
July 5, 2017 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Greetings from the General Council Office. I am writing to let you know of the voting results for Remits 1 to 4. All four remits were approved by a majority of … Continue reading →
Join us Sunday, July 9th, at 10 AM for a worship service celebrating Communion Sunday. All are welcome. … Continue reading →
Members and adherents of KUC are encouraged to read about our United Church of Canada, faith questions, world issues, justice and stories of ordinary people like us, in the United Church’s “Observer” magazine*. Now is the perfect time to add … Continue reading →
UCW CELEBRATING SPIRIT – 55TH NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY GATHERING OF UNITED CHURCH WOMEN Hello BC UCW, Our National conference taking place July 10 – 14, 2017 at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver. BC Conference UCW President, Lynn Lancaster Complete information … Continue reading →
Canadian Chamber Music Concert this Wednesday, June 28th at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 7:30 pm. The Bells of Note are participating. Tickets at the door: $15 adults / $10 students. Full poster on the right. … Continue reading →
UPDATE!!! We regret the Sacred Fire Drum and Voice workshop/performance has been cancelled due to a lack of pre-registrations for tickets. Sacred Fire Music hopes to reschedule within the next year when more people can come. MORE INFO: Email: sacredfire@sacredfiremusic.com Website: … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you …. …for a special screening of the CBC Documentary “Colonization Road” on National Aboriginal Day, Wednesday, June 21, at 7 pm. Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon takes us to … 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 social time is very important to … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you …. …..to a free screening ….. to consider “How colonized are you?” ….. to bring your friends to see/hear Anishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon. … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Kelowna and St. Paul’s United Church – Richard Chung. Image attribution: St. Paul’s Website … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a centre for community and spiritual discovery invites you to “Summertime Jazz” on Sunday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. It’s almost summer and hopefully a time for some rest and relaxation. Jazz and summer go together like a cold … Continue reading →
Invitation PIT Stop Celebrations with special speakers and presentations will happen at KUC after our church service and coffee time. This is followed by a public, grilled luncheon, provided and prepared by the United Steel Workers Local 7619 for all … Continue reading →
“PIT Stop Community Outreach Program Week” in the City of Kamloops, June 5- 11, 2017. … Continue reading →
Aging Backwards Stretch Class (ESSENTRICS ®) Miranda Esmond-White style of Massage Stretching Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 in the Hall. ESSENTRICS ® is for Women and Men of all ages who are looking to tone their body without weights • Want … Continue reading →
“In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the PIT Stop program and Kamloops United Church are staging a volunteer celebration on Sunday, June 11. Celebrations begin at 421 St. Paul St. at 11:15 a.m., with speeches and recognition of longtime volunteers. The event … 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 →
On a beautiful sunny morning, six congregations gathered at McDonald Park to celebrate Pentecost and to be together in worship, communion and music….followed by food of course! The service was led by Rev. Bruce Comrie, Kamloops United Church; the Very … Continue reading →
All Women are Welcome: June 6 at 11 am! Join us in the church hall for a short meeting with fellowship and lunch following. Bring a friend…. … Continue reading →
