“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” Matthew 25:35. Published on May 9, 2017; Last modified on May 10, 2017 Dear United Church … Continue reading →
Updated: The Kamloops United Church Annual Report is now available on the website. It is located on the ‘About Us/ KUC’s Guiding Documents’, or click this link: Annual Report 2016-2017 The web version uses legal size paper. The hardcopy report is … Continue reading →
At the AGM May 7th, the following people were elected to serve on this year’s council and trustees. Chair: Marnie Strong Vice Chair: Chris Dolson Secretary: Sue Sewell Treasurer: Gail Wichmann … Continue reading →
Rick writes: “Very proud to have Bruce Comrie with me as we receive an official Proclamation Document from Deputy Mayor Wallace and the City of Kamloops proclaiming June 5 to 11, 2017 “PIT Stop Community Outreach Program Week” in this … Continue reading →
Celebrations with special speakers and presentations happen at KUC after our coffee time on this special Sunday. This is followed by a public, grilled luncheon, provided and prepared by the Kamloops United Steel Workers local 7619 for all the folks … Continue reading →
KUC is a proud venue sponsor for the Musical Theatre portion of the Provincial Music Festival which happens in Kamloops May 28 – June 1st, 2017. Shaw TV’s “Kamloops Festival of the Arts” video produced by volunteer Terry Cousineau. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huEaxlgytJw … Continue reading →
UCW is having a Bake Table at the Spring Fair – Saturday, May 13th Please HELP us with your baking – Breads, Cookies, Squares, Cakes – all are very much needed and welcome. Many of our folk are away travelling. Your … Continue reading →
Six Church Ecumenical Pentecost Service in MacDonald Park. On Sunday, June 4th, at 10:30 AM. (In case of rain, please meet at Kamloops United Church.) A truly ecumenical experience as St. Paul’s and St. George’s Anglican, Hills of Peace Lutheran … Continue reading →
May 14th is Camping Sunday. Join us for the Worship Service at KUC – with leadership by the Camp Grafton folk who always bring lots of fun. Worship Service is at 10 a.m. and join us for a “cuppa” and … Continue reading →
The KUC worship service planned for Thursday this week at Berwick-on-the-Park has been cancelled. Image: by Alachua County: CreativeCommons … Continue reading →
Many local makers of many different things are offering their wares and the UCW (United Church Women) have a bake table. The KUC Thrift Shop isl also open for this special Saturday Craft/Bake event. Happy Mothers’ Day!! In honour … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Plura Hills United Church and Kirstin Autio. Image: Plura Hills United Church Facebook page … Continue reading →
…experience Tai Chi at KUC! Try it! Tai Chi is happening every Friday morning in the Hall. Taoist Tai Chi invites KUC folk to try Tai Chi a few times for free to explore participating in this form … Continue reading →
Annual Congregational General Meeting, 11:30 am, Sunday, May 7th Please join us to celebrate the past year in review. This gathering is very important as the ACGM is also the time for the election of Council Circle members. … Continue reading →
What a wonderful evening of singing along with Jim and Jean Strathdee. Many friends in the audience who have known them through Naramata Centre. Old familiar songs and touching and tender new songs. They shared their hearts and voices with … Continue reading →
How do folk produce the Sunday morning program and other programs for use with our projection system? Join Ron Routledge for an hour-long presentation and discussion about the resources we have available. There will be an opportunity for some hands-on … Continue reading →
Celebrating our 20 year anniversary of PIT Stop, Bruce Comrie and Rick Windjack made a brief presentation to the Kamloops City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 2. KUC then received an official proclamation to make: June 5- 11, 2017, ‘PIT … Continue reading →
Please come and enjoy our KUC Bell Ringers, soloist, Ensemble, Harmony in Hand, Chimers and the Bells of Note with guests from Cache Creek/Ashcroft: the Desert Bells. Sunday, May 7th at 7 pm. All are welcome, young and old for … Continue reading →
May 6, KUC will be joining the Annual Walk for Peace, Social Justice and the Environment, organized by the Council of Canadians. We will have KUC information tables and join the walk. The event starts at 10 am with music, speakers, … Continue reading →
VOLUNTEERS DON’T SET UP SUCCESSION PLANS by Jim Taylor. In case you missed it, last week was National Volunteer Week. What, nobody volunteered to tell you? I’m hardly surprised. Volunteering typically occurs in the background, unseen, unnoticed. Only aspiring politicians … Continue reading →
This week we pray for children and youth leaders in the KOP congregations. Image attribution: chn-playgroup-music-mat-Image-CCO-Public-Domain-Via-Pixabay-600×399.jpg September 8, 2016 … Continue reading →
The Okanagan/Cariboo Youth Presbytery Retreat has been postponed until a later date, after the summer season. Image Attribution: <a href=”https://clipartfest.com/”>clipartfest.com</a> … Continue reading →
We’ve asked for feedback as to what we should show again to a larger group. There are presentations many would like to see a second time and share with others. Join the evaluation. With a very busy Tuesday at KUC, … Continue reading →
You Are Invited to Visit the KUC Resource Centre. It will be open 9:30 am – 10:00 am, before the worship service, on Sunday mornings. The KUC Resource Centre is located in the new administration wing. Midweek, pick up the … Continue reading →
A Certificate of Thanksgiving has been received for our 2016 contribution of $33,518 to the Mission and Services of the United Church of Canada. This and the accompanying letter have been posted to our bulletin board.
Jennifer Keim from the Vision 429 Committee reported to the congregation that ALL 56 CONDOMINIUM UNITS are sold! Good news indeed! There is still one lot to be sold on Shuswap Lake before the project is totally finished, but all … Continue reading →
This summer Youth, Young Adults and their Leaders will gather in Montreal for RENDEZ-VOUS.2017! PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND YOUTH LEADERS TO ATTEND FROM YOUR CONGREGATIONS AND MINISTRIES! August 10-26: Young Adult Pilgrimage.2017 10 Young Adults, 2 leader drivers … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery is pleased to invite you to: “KUC Soup “N” Sandwich” between 11:30 -1:00 Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Share in the last, fun, luncheon until the Fall. Join the downtown community at this … Continue reading →
This week we pray for UCC Camps – Grafton & Mackenzie
Happy Choristers’ Concert at 7 pm, Sunday, April 30, at KUC The Happy Choristers and guests will celebrate in song. Our own Folk of Note will participate in this very popular, not-to-be-missed event. Reception to follow. Admission by donation. Image … Continue reading →
Internationally known artists, Jim and Jean Strathdee sing with thousands of people each year as they offer their music in concerts, worships, conferences, retreats, and workshops. Most often they travel throughout the United States and Canada, but over the 40-year-span … Continue reading →
Tuesday, May 2nd at 2PM at KUC in The Lounge Heather Heron will be presenting Advanced Care Planning. This is something we all need to look at and be aware of, whether we are 20 or 100 years of … Continue reading →
Bruce Comrie and Rick Windjack will attend the Kamloops City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 2 to receive an official Proclamation to make June 5 – 11, 2017 ‘PIT Stop Community Outreach Program Week’ in the city of Kamloops. 1:30 at City Hall. Everyone is … Continue reading →
Come and gather at our second annual Ecumenical INSPIRE Conference! Registration is open! Full details on the INSPIRE website. Conference takes place at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church, (in Vancouver) April 28-29, 2017. Two focus groups with workshops and keynote speakers … Continue reading →
This week we pray for Easter – The Christian Church Around the World.
Moderator’s Easter 2017 Message: “To be an Easter people is to be those who embody that fierce, unrelenting love that says to the forces of death and hate that continue to operate today: ‘God is a God of love and … Continue reading →
Good Friday, April 14 – Combined Church Service, 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Paul United Church. This year all three United Churches will be participating in a combined Good Friday service at Mt. Paul U.C. – 140 Laburnum St. All are invited … Continue reading →
Camp Grafton coordinators Caleigh Treissman and Erica Bloom are excited and getting ready for the 2017 Camp Grafton season. “We are really looking forward to this camp season and hope to see all of you out at the Shuswap! We are … Continue reading →
April 9-16, 2017. Good Friday – Combined Church Service – April 14 – 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Paul United Church This year all three United Churches will be participating in a combined Good Friday service at Mt. Paul U.C. – 140 … Continue reading →
The next Jazz Vespers uplifts us at 7 pm, Sunday, April 23rd. There will be no Jazz Vespers in May, but it will return in June. Confirm date and time at: http://www.kamloopsunited.ca … Continue reading →
