A Call to Stop the Violence Through the media, we have been learning of the recent events of an attack on an mosque in Israel/Palestine, the bombings taking place in the Gaza strip and counter attacks. The Global Committee of … Continue reading →
Here is my latest article, on Anglican Canon Dick Sheppard, the subject of my screenplay, “Peace Pledge.” A remarkable man, Sheppard founded the Peace Pledge Union, the strongest pacifist movement ever, and still going strong. He brought non-violent resistance to … Continue reading →
Climate Emergency Forum (virtual) April 29, 2021: 4:00-6:00 pm PDT. Please mark the date!! Hosted by Kamloops United Church. REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/changing-the-climate-on-the-climate-emergency- registration-149757078453 Image Credit: 7norlsASaFqpAu
Continue reading →A No-Cost Virtual Screening of the documentary film “Us&Them ” on April 11, 2021: 4:00-6:00 pm PDT. Filmed over a decade, US&THEM is a deeply visceral film about transformation through human connection, by filmmaker Krista Loughton. There will be a … Continue reading →
Image Credit: from Dali Lama site: http://www.phayul.com/2020/10/26/44639/. You are invited to sign by KUC’s Global and Community group. House of Commons E-Petition calling on the Government of Canada to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The Petition … Continue reading →
From Global: Giving Tree Message For more than 20 years the KUC Global and Community Action Ministry has organized the Advent Giving Tree Initiative to help the congregation give to the wider Kamloops community and around the world. This year … Continue reading →
Hi Everyone 2020 has been an extremely difficult year. So many of our friends, neighbours, family, and community members have been affected terribly by COVID-19. Through this hardship, I am overwhelmingly gratified by the steadfast caring and commitment of this city. … Continue reading →
An Invitation to the Global and Community Action Team One of the most exciting results of the Congregational Survey for me was that a significant number of people indicated that they would like to join the Global group! If you … Continue reading →
In March, 2020, the Global and Community Action Committee hosted Robert Massoud, who spoke about HOW A JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE – ISRAEL CAN SAVE OUR PLANET. In 2004 he started Zatoun, a unique non-profit project offering fair trade olive … Continue reading →
The Pacific Mountain Region offers another month of exciting and stimulating online educational opportunities. Online, Together is the temporary e-newsletter that connects United Church people to the online offerings from PMRC Communities of Faith & Ministries during COVID-19 physical distancing … Continue reading →
