Fall Program at KUC: All Welcome!
Fall Program: sponsored by:
“KUC: A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery”.
The public is warmly invited to attend the following events. Please note that some events require pre-registration through the Kamloops United Church Office 250-372-3020, or by email: kuchurch@shaw.ca.
Some events are free, some involve a cost and for other events a suggested donation amount is listed.
- Soup & Sandwich Lunch – begins Wednesday, October 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 – same times. Drop-in. Nominal cost for lunch.
- “Painting the Stars” Living the Questions Series – Seven Tuesdays, October 20 to December 1 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. with Bruce Comrie.
“When I have a terrible need of – dare I say, ‘religion’? – I go outside at night and paint the stars.”
Vincent Van Gogh
Kamloops United Church: A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery is offering a ‘Living the Questions’ (www.livingthequestions.com) program called “Painting the Stars” this fall. Celebrating the communion of science and faith, “Painting the Stars” explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Featuring over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, the seven-session DVD program includes a facilitator guide and downloadable participant reader by evolutionary theologian Bruce Sanguin.
This complimentary program is offered on seven Tuesdays, October 20 to December 1 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Kamloops United Church. Facilitation by Bruce Comrie. Register required through Kamloops United Church Office (250) 372-3020 or kuchurch@shaw.ca by October 13. All are welcome. Free.
- “Spirituality Through Scripture” – Eight Mondays, October 19 to December 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with Chuck Anderson. Registration required by October 13.
- Completed: (1) Presentation/Discussion with author Dr. George Johnson. In recognition of the UN International Day of Peace on September 21st, George Johnson, Chair of Global at KUC and Chair of the English and Modern Languages Department at TRU, gave a presentation titled: “From War to Peace (of Mind): Some British Writers’ Mystical Responses to First World War Losses”.
(2)”Building Right Relationships with Aboriginal Peoples”– Diaconal student Ian McLean begins a ten month learning placement at Kamloops United Church offering different forums for following up on the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Webinar September 29 4pm at KUC “We Are All Treaty People”.