Lay Leadership

Council Circle

Council Circle is responsive and accountable to the congregation (as you can see from the organizational chart below). Members listen carefully to the congregation and act on their behalf.  They are stewards of KUC’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Council Circle is comprised of a chairperson, vice chairperson, second vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer, representative of Ministry and Personnel, and 6 members at large.  Meetings occur monthly.

The meetings are open to any who are interested.  Members are happy to hear ideas and comments from congregants.  If you have suggestions for improvement or implementation of our goals, please contact us.
At the 2022 AGM on Feb. 27th, the following people were elected to serve on this year’s council and trustees.
Chair: Marcia Julian
Vice Chair: Carol Sparkes
Secretary: Chris Dolson
Treasurer: Gail Wichmann
Members-at-large:  Jan Vint, Nina Johnson, Jayne Martin (from Calgary), Derm Strong, Doug Scorrar and Emily Vutev.
Pacific Mountain Region Rep:  Carole Hutchings.

In addition to those elected, the ex officio members are KUC’s Administrative Manager, Florence Ballard and KUC’s Lead Minister, Rev. Dr. Michael Caveney.

KUC’s Ministry and Personnel Committee: Chair: Karen McClelland, Derm Strong, Jan Vint and Cathie Yingling.
KUC’s Trustrees:  Chair: Ray Sewell,  Phyllis Boswell, Marcia Julian, Donna Vernon and Marnie Strong.

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Kamloops United Church Women (Kamloops UCW)

The U.C.Women gather on a monthly basis for fellowship and to participate in a helpful way in the life of the Church.  We have general discussions and planning of projects. Often a guest speaker is invited to speak on subjects of interest. All women of the church are welcome to attend any meeting and participate in any of the activities or events.

An annual “KUC Fall Fair“, facilitated by the UCW, provides an opportunity for fun, fellowship and fundraising.  Usually held in early November, tables are booked by outside vendors as well as by KUC, refreshments can be purchased and there is always a wonderful  home baking and goodies table.

UCW sometimes have homemade Cookie Sales on special occasions such as Valentine and Mothers’ Day Sundays.

The KUC Thrift Shop at 429 St. Paul St. is an ongoing  and very busy UCW-led enterprise. We are very grateful for volunteers from the wider community.  Donations of clean used clothing, household equipment, china and linen, books and music and other miscellaneous items are welcomed.  The Thrift Shop is well supported by the community. We also welcome volunteer workers who would enjoy the atmosphere there of presenting and selling, and the fellowship of working together. 

General UCW meetings are held monthly from January to December excluding the two summer months. The meetings in June and December usually include a pot luck luncheon.  All meetings are in the KUC hall, with a level entrance from the back lane.

If you have further inquiries, please call Kamloops United Church at 250-372-3020

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KUC Members on the KUC Preschool Advisory Board

The Preschool Advisory Board provides monitoring and support for the KUC Preschool and Out-of-School Care Program. Four of the board members are members of KUC. Betty Karpuk (Chair), Anne Brogden, Linda L’Arrivee and Carolyn Ramsay do this ministry/work on behalf of the church.  The other board members represent the two preschool programs: one is a parent of a child in the 3 year old program and one is a parent of a child in the 4 year old program.

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