Kamloops United Church

Happy Halloween KUC Kiddies!

Dressed up and ready to say Boo! The Halloween Custodian greets the children of the Preschool and After School program…and some of the grown ups too. Have a fun evening everyone.

KUC Fall Fair Saturday Nov.3 10-2

The annual UCW Fall Fair will be on November 3rd. CRAFTS, BAKING, CHRISTMAS ROOM! COME TO THE FAIR! Check out the sales by a variety of vendors; enjoy some muffins, a sandwich and refillable coffee and tea. We will have … Continue reading →

Labyrinth Walk: Nov.4

Consider joining us for a Labyrinth Walk on November 4 at Kamloops United Church. 7pm. … Continue reading →

Jazz Vespers: Oct. 21: 7 PM

Please join us for Jazz Vespers at 7 pm on Sunday, October 21st. The theme for October’s Jazz Vespers service is, ‘All Saints and Sinners Sunday Jazz.’ With Halloween and All Saints Day (Nov. 1) fast approaching we will explore the music … Continue reading →

Exploring Spirituality with Pets: Oct. 13

Exploring Spirituality with Pets Saturday, October 13 – 9 am to noon Pets and other beloved creatures of God’s creation have a great deal to teach us about spirituality. Share the lessons in a free interactive workshop exploring the Spirit … Continue reading →

“Organ Soiree” Oct. 14: 7 to 9 PM (program listed)

Kamloops United Church, a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery, welcomes the Kamloops musical community and all interested to hear and see the new Allen organ in concert. Musicians are invited to consider the opportunities presented if the greater community … Continue reading →

A New Organ: Will You Pledge to Help Raise $30,000 More for the Possible Purchase?

Organ Message – Pledges (new pledge figure as of Oct. 11th is $38,500 of the total $60,000 needed). We now are requesting pledges from KUC members and community people interested for the possible purchase of the organ. No money is being … Continue reading →

UCW Fall Fair: November 3: Book Your Table!

UCW Fall Fair Saturday, November 3rd United Church Women present opportunities for crafters to sell and seekers to buy choice items for the coming season. Contact KUC to book a table. … Continue reading →

Would You Like to Try Bell-Ringing?

You are welcome to join with Harmony in Hand, our introductory bell choir, at 4 pm on Mondays. Karen says if you can count to four and tie your shoelaces, you can ring bells. … Continue reading →

Would You Like to Sing in the KUC Choir?

The Folk of Note, KUC’s choir, practices on Thursdays at 5 pm and are finished before 7 pm. No shoelace abilities mentioned, but counting is helpful. … Continue reading →

Moderator Richard Bott’s Welcome Message

Moderator Richard Bott’s welcome message: With so many things happening in our church and in the world around us, Moderator Richard Bott invites us to listen carefully to ourselves and to one another, and then to let our action be full … Continue reading →

Orange Shirt Day, Sunday Sept.30

The United Church of Canada (our General Council) has invited us to participate in the following: “Orange Shirt Day is Sunday, September 30: Everyone is invited to wear an orange shirt to remember and honour all the Indigenous children who … Continue reading →

New Quilted Banner unveiled Sunday, 30th

Not only is Sept. 30th “Orange Shirt Day”! At KUC we will also be celebrating “Affirming Sunday”. The highlight will be the newly completed “Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble” logo banner. (It is BEAUTIFUL!) Marie Allen has driven this project and she … Continue reading →

Blessing of the Animals: Sept.27 ~ McDonald Pk

Blessing of the Animals: Lutheran, United, Anglican churches join to bless our animal companions. Saturday Sept. 29 at McDonald Park (between MacDonald Avenue, Royal Avenue, Parks Street, and King Street in North Kamloops): Part One: 10:00 am – 10:30 am in … Continue reading →

Sept.27: Exploring Spirituality Through Aging ~ Join in!

Exploring Spirituality through Aging. Saturday, September 29 – 9 am to noon “Aging is not an accident! It is a soul-time of life! It’s a time with changes, opportunities, gifts, blessings and a new … Continue reading →

Compelling Play at KUC: Sept. 27

KUC ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites the community to a special presentation on Thursday, September 27 at 7:30 pm: “Spitting Slag” A hard rock miner searches for justice and redemption after an industrial accident, to come … Continue reading →

3 of Canada’s Greatest Blues Artists at KUC.

Come and enjoy three of Canada’s greatest blues artists: Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm TIM WILLIAMS “Imagine, if you can, a front porch where Robert Johnson, Hank Williams, Hula Hattie, Flaco Jimenez and Bob Marley meet often and discover … Continue reading →

Labyrinth Walk: Oct. 7: 7 PM

Please join us for the October Labyrinth Walk. It will take place at 7 pm on Sunday, October 7th. … Continue reading →

Medicinal Cannabis Talk at UCW Meeting: Oct. 2

UCW Presentation October 2nd at 2 PM Kamloops United Church 425 St. Paul Street Dr. Ian Mitchell – Royal Inland Hospital Medicinal Cannabis Welcome to all who would like to learn more regarding Medicinal Cannabis and its uses. The Cannabis plant has a … Continue reading →

Grafton FUNdraiser: Oct. 3

Camp Grafton is hosting a paint/clay night fundraiser at 4Cats on October 3rd at 6pm. Tickets are 35$ a person. Email GraftonFundraiser@gmail.com to purchase tickets. (Please forward to anyone who may be interested.) Jason Marchese and Sarah Marchese, Camp Grafton Coordinators www.campgrafton.ca image … Continue reading →

Chamber Musicians of Kamloops Remaining Concerts

Hello Everyone, please join us for the remaining concerts: The remaining (8) 7 concerts this season are: Accordion’s Travels on Saturday, October 20 at 7:30 pm Cancelled Prelude to a Musical Life on Thursday, November 1 at 7:30 pm Traditions on Sunday, January 5 at … Continue reading →

Don’t Forget KUC Pre-school Bottles&Cans!

We love our KUC Preschool so we are having a fundraiser! Please help by donating your bottles to the Kamloops United Church Preschool at General Grant’s recycle depot when you drop off your refundable bottles and cans. Every little bit helps. … Continue reading →

Containers for PIT Stop

Rick requests continuing donations of empty, clean containers (yogurt, margarine, etc.) that could be used for our guests to take food home after PIT Stop. Thank you. … Continue reading →

Kairos Blanket Exercise Sept. 22: 1:00-4:00 PM

KUC ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery is pleased that our KUC Reconciliation Exploration Circle is sponsoring the KAIROS Blanket Exercise at KUC on Sat. Sept. 22, 2018. “Lii Michif Otipemisiwak” has been invited to lead us in a … Continue reading →

Jambalaya at Mt Paul UC: Sept: 21

Jambalaya Mt. Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum St., is hosting a New Orleans Style dinner, Friday Sept. 21, 6:00- 7:00 pm, followed by music at 7:30 with Sabrina Weeks and Mike Hilliard. Tickets $25. RSVP 250-376-2261 … Continue reading →

Global Movie Nights: Sept. 23: 7 pm & Sept. 27: 7:30 pm

Kamloops United Church ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to: The season opener of the “Global Movie Nights” series will be September 23 at 7 pm. The film presented will be “Flin Flon Flim Flam”. John Dougherty, … Continue reading →

TRUSU Pride Parade photos

KUC ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery ….. walks in all weather! It is always good to walk together with students, faculty and the wider community to celebrate LGBTQS2+ at TRU. The University is proud to be a safe … Continue reading →

Why Should This Particular Organ Be Considered?

KUC ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery is busy discerning our music future. Here are reasons why we are considering this particular organ for KUC and for the wider community: Worship: Music is a gift from God. Head … Continue reading →

Public Information Session on Proportional Representation: October 10

Learn more about Proportional Representation: Wednesday, Oct. 10: 7:00 pm This fall, British Columbia is having a referendum on how we elect our MLA’s. Presenters from Fair Vote Kamloops. Note: Kamloops United Church holds no position on the upcoming Proportional Representation vote. … Continue reading →

Rare Opportunity to Meet with Kairos Staffers~Thursday

Kamloops United Church ~ A Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery is thrilled that KAIROS staffers from Toronto will be in Kamloops and we want to invite you to a workshop and “meet and greet” on Thursday September 20th. We hope you can join … Continue reading →

Peace Pledge, Sept. 20 at New Library

Special Event in recognition of the U.N. International Day of Peace. You are invited to a Table Read of Peace Pledge by George Johnson to be held at the Kamloops Public Library, September 20th at 5 pm. A disillusioned First … Continue reading →

Cookie Walk Planning Sept.11

Although it is only the beginning of fall, it is time to start the Cookie Walk planning. We will have a gathering Tuesday, Sept 11 at 10:00 to make decisions on what cookies will be included and plan ways to … Continue reading →

Introducing a Demonstrator Organ

KUC has been blessed with choral and instrumental music throughout its history. For most of its life, the original church had a pipe organ and a piano available to support the choir and services. Gordon Britton was organist/choir director in … Continue reading →

Save these Fall Dates!

KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you to come to these events: “Exploring Spirituality through Aging” ~ Sat. Sept. 29 – 9 am to noon. “Exploring Spirituality with Pets” ~ Sat. Oct. 13 – 9 am to noon. … Continue reading →

Pride Parade 2018 photos

Kamloops Pride Walk 2018! What a fun, exciting, inspiring, crazy, energetic lively day that was! Images: Bruce Comrie, Derm Strong, Marnie Strong … Continue reading →

Express Yourself Art Exhibition

The first stop of the Kamloops Pride Express Yourself Exhibition & Art Crawl on August 24th was hosted by KUC. Various expressions and images were displayed as well as an area for making buttons and signs in preparation for the … Continue reading →

Notice of KUC Meeting Sept. 9

A Kamloops United Church congregational meeting will be held after worship on Sunday, September 9 to approve a Ministry Profile and Search Committee (MPS). The MPS Committee will meet with Allison Rennie, Conference Minister, Kamloops-Okanagan Presbytery on September 16th to begin … Continue reading →