United Church Moderator Richard Bott and Executive Minister Rev. Maggie Dieter (Indigenous Ministries and Justice) are among a diverse group of Canadian church leaders speaking out for climate justice in a new ecumenical Earth Day video jointly produced by KAIROS, … Continue reading →
Easter Sunday, April 21: 7:30 a.m. Early Morning Service at the Overlander Park Beach located on the north shore of the Thompson River east of the Overlander Bridge. Please dress warmly. April 21 – 10:00 a.m. at K.U.C. with wonderful … Continue reading →
April 21 – 7:30 a.m. – Early Service at the Overlander Park Beach located on the north s7:30hore of the Thompson River east of the Overlander Bridge. Please dress warmly. Also, 10:00 a.m. at K.U.C. with wonderful music and a joyful … Continue reading →
Please join us for this uplifting service full of joyful music and celebration! On Easter Sunday we will also be welcoming new members to the church through baptism, renewal of baptismal faith (confirmation) and transfer of membership from other United … Continue reading →
Moderator’s Easter Message 2019: Moderator Richard Bott reflects on #Easter, the resurrection, as a trumpet call to the church. Watch it here: Moderator’s Message Download this video from our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Tw8Y9n-94jE #UCCan … Continue reading →
The final service at Berwick for this season was held last Thursday, followed by the annual tea. A fine time was had by all. Reverend Bruce and the KUC Pastoral Care Group lead services at Berwick-on-the-Park on the second Thursday … Continue reading →
Along with leader Chuck Anderson, an enthusiastic group engaged in the 2019 Lenten Challenge. Using the resource “Lenten Challenge: Gospel of Luke 2019 Expanded Edition” by Dr. Charles Anderson, Rev. Dave Anderson and Rt. Rev. Dr. Richard Bott the group … Continue reading →
Good Friday Service with all three congregations of the United Church of Canada in Kamloops. All are welcome! April 19 – 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Paul United Church – 140 Laburnum St. Image: United Church of Canada website … Continue reading →
During today’s Palm Sunday Service, the congregation made crosses out of Palm leaves. Handbell ringers and “Folk of Note” joined together in joyful music. Rev. Bruce spoke of the “Holy Rollercoaster Week” of Holy Week. Natika shared her “Discernment of … Continue reading →
The third year of KUC Jazz Vespers ended the season with a walk through Holy Week. “Holy Week in Four Movements” offered beautiful and poignant music which deeply brought to the heart the stories of the Parade into Jerusalem, the … Continue reading →
A formal meeting of our community of faith was held on Sunday, March 31st. Approximately 90 people were in attendance to receive and act upon the recommendations of the Ministry Profile and Search Committee. After the presentation by Ron Routledge … Continue reading →
The Lenten Challenge Mondays March 11 to April 15, 9:30 am -11:30 am The Lenten Challenge is being offered once again by Chuck Anderson. Meetings are held in the Lounge, 9:30—11:30 on Monday mornings March 11—April 15. This year’s Lenten … Continue reading →
Palm Sunday Please join us for our joyful Palm Sunday Service on Sunday at 10:00 am. Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in each of the four canonical Gospels.[3] … Continue reading →
The City of Kamloops hosted a wonderful celebration of outstanding service by volunteers in our community. On April 10, two Freedom of the City awards were presented, and seven Exemplary Service Awards to people who continue to make our community … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to join us at 7 pm on Sunday, April 14th for our KUC Jazz Vespers. ‘Holy Week in Four Movements’ is the theme. From Palm Sunday to … Continue reading →
A Lenten gift from the United Church of Canada Foundation: David Armour, the Foundation President, has offered 5 Lenten practices to enhance our spiritual life and well being: The 1st Practice: Saying No Saying no, not indiscriminately or selfishly, but … Continue reading →
Hello all you INSPIRING folks!! Inspire 2019 is just around the corner: May 3 & 4th, 2019, at Shaughnessy Heights United Church 1550 W 33rd Ave., Vancouver, BC Who is this conference for? Leaders and Volunteers in Children, Youth and Family … Continue reading →
Mark your calendars now: “Holy Shift”. Key Note Speaker: Alice Mann. Oct 4-6, 2019 at KUC. In partnership with the United Churches of Kamloops & the former presbytery of Kamloops-Okanagan area. More information closer to the event. … Continue reading →
A Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 31st following the worship service. It is important to attend the Congregational Meeting to vote on calling a new minister. You are warmly encouraged to attend. Marnie Strong, Chair Council Circle … Continue reading →
On Easter Sunday (April 21st) there will be an opportunity to welcome new members to the church through baptism, renewal of baptismal faith (confirmation) and transfer of membership from other United Churches. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Bruce … Continue reading →
March 30 in Vancouver BC. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Thomas Merton: Alaska and his final conferences. With: Speaker/facilitator Ron Dart. Cost by donation at the door. Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, 1825 West 16th Avenue in Vancouver Co-sponsored by … Continue reading →
Hills of Peace Lutheran Church (695 Robson Dr, Kamloops, BC V2E 2B4) invites everyone on Saturday, March 30th from 4 pm to 5:30 pm to hear from Morgane Oger about living faithfully, including insights, experiences, and barriers for trans people; … Continue reading →
Hello Everyone, please join us for the remaining concerts: Springtime and Birdsongs on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 pm Concert details: SPRINGTIME AND BIRDSONG A concert with multimedia elements to evoke the feathery awakening of nature. Featured Performers: Carmen Ranta, saxophone; Dimiter … Continue reading →
Last April, Canadians rallied together in support of the victims, survivors and families of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Many students and teachers took part by putting out hockey sticks in front of their classrooms and wearing their jerseys … Continue reading →
The United Church of Canada Act Passes Parliament Posted in Remit Implementation The amendments to The United Church of Canada Act passed the House of Commons unanimously on April 2, 2019. Credit: Tony Webster, Wikimedia Commons [CC BY 2.0] Published … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church Women (UCW) met on Tuesday. Lois Cutler shared her experiences of passion plays. Here are some photos of the Easter Bonnets (Sue Sewell photos): … Continue reading →
Classes to be scheduled in the spring according to interest. (So let the KUC office know of your interest … 372-3020) KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle has the opportunity to hold some Traditional Salish Cedar Weaving classes. We need to know … Continue reading →
On April 6/2019, there will be a fund raiser for Kamloops Hospice Association. Featured musicians will be Kamloops one and only Big Band – Beyond Brass. 7:30 p.m. – Kamloops United Church – 421 St Paul St, https://www.facebook.com/BeyondBrassBand/ Entrance is … Continue reading →
Lenten Luncheon Lectures at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral – ‘Simply Living’ Series Once again, St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral is hosting their Lenten Luncheon Lectures every Thursday during Lent. The lectures begin at 12:15 followed by a light lunch. All are … Continue reading →
KUC Cookie Walk….Wonderful news: Jennifer Keim has stepped up and offered to run this year’s annual KUC Cookie Walk. The dates of the cookie walk are December 5 ,6 and 7th, 2019. Mark your calendars and get ready to bake … Continue reading →
Chris Dolson is our #1 Best Ambassador! Following the P.I.E. day celebration on March 17th, Chris immediately followed up by sending a selection of photos as well as her speaking notes to Affirm United in Toronto. To see Chris’ notes … Continue reading →
To celebrate National Affirming PIE Day (Pi Day…March 14) at Kamloops United Church the ‘Time for Learning’ during worship on March 17 included an explanation of the definitions for being PIE. Public, Intentional and Explicit. We heard about the importance … Continue reading →
The week of March 18-22 the church was filled with the voices of children during the Spring Break Music Camp which was a program of the Kamloops Music Collective – our neighbour. The children performed “Aladdin” on Friday afternoon. They … Continue reading →
Condolences by the Lead Minister with the New Zealand Mosque Shootings. On behalf of the Kamloops United Church community I want to offer the Kamloops Islamic Association and all the members of the Ayesha Mosque our deepest and most sincere condolences … Continue reading →
KUC Community Lunch Wednesday, April 3rd from 11:30am – 1:00pm Our community lunch is held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. Put it on your calendar now and watch for notice of the menu closer to the date! … Continue reading →
Saturday June 8. The entire Kamloops United Church family will gather for a celebration dinner to wish Rev. Bruce Comrie well as he embarks on his new adventures. Mark your calendars (Saturday, June 8) and stay tuned for more details … Continue reading →
Camper Registration for 2019 Registration is now available for Camp Grafton’s 2019 season. Please visit the Camp Grafton website campgrafton.ca Act now! The camps are filling up super-fast! Waiting list for Senior Camp and Leader Training. … Continue reading →
Recent additions in the KUC Resource Room: “Radical Gifts” By Gene Marshall Living the Full Christian Life in Troubled Times “Off to a GOOD Start” By David Sparks Openers & Prayers for Church Meetings. Ralph Milton: “Julian’s Cell” – An earthy story … Continue reading →
The new name for The United Church Observer has been revealed. Editor Jocelyn Bell writes: “United Church” will no longer be on the cover, but our commitment to sharing denominational news and perspectives remains the same…. ….The underlying motivation to … Continue reading →
Rev. Dr. Robert “Bob” Wallace of Wolfville passed from this world to the next on March 12, 2019. During his 60 years in ministry with the United Church of Canada, Bob lived and preached in communities across Canada and New … Continue reading →
