The Camp Grafton Society AGM was held on Wednesday February 6. Looking back over 2018 and looking ahead to 2019 and beyond, are both very positive outlooks. The 2018 camping season was very successful with full camps and wait lists. … Continue reading →
“KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery” has planned an old fashioned hymn sing and you’re invited! Thank you to those who responded to the request for “your favourite hymns”. The program was developed based on those suggestions. … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Interfaith Partners and Leaders of Educational Institutions: You may have heard of Canada’s first province-wide Open Mosque Day which is held on Saturday, February 16th between 10 am and 3pm. Open Mosque Days have become a great way … Continue reading →
“Living Hospitality in the Way of Jesus” A workshop at First United in Kelowna – excellent speakers sure to provide food for thought on what remains to be done to ensure we have a welcoming community and environment, especially at … Continue reading →
The Global and Affirming ministries are presenting Fahrenheit 11/9. This movie is a 2018 American political documentary by filmmaker Michael Moore about the 2016 United States presidential election and the subsequent presidency of Donald Trump. The film had its world … Continue reading →
Saint Valentine’s Day, also known as Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a holiday observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of … Continue reading →
Wasn’t that a party! It was a LUA LUAU (Lutheran/United/Anglican) Six congregations — Hills of Peace Lutheran, Plura Hills United, St. George’s Anglican, Mt. Paul United, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Kamloops United celebrated a very cold winter afternoon at a warm … Continue reading →
With heartfelt appreciation for the time that Rachel Casponi led our KUC choir and music program and with a warm welcome to Cindy Darwin, our new music animator, the congregation clapped enthusiastically! There was a cake of thanks for Rachel … Continue reading →
Sunday, Feb. 9th Rachel will “pass the music baton” to Cindy Darwin, our new “KUC Music Animator”. We thought you might like to “hear” a bit about Cindy: “The themes of music performance and education have woven their way through … Continue reading →
Our wonderful Prayer Shawl Group are now making Comfort Muffs, also called Twiddlemuffs, as well as shawls! Please see below for information about them. The photo shows two Comfort Muffs made by a mystery person in our Congregation. Twiddlemuffs – … Continue reading →
January 26th KUC hosted our second `KAIROS Blanket Exercise`. Planners and participants were grateful for the leadership of the Elder and 4 other indigenous leaders. We were led through an amazing morning of learning and connection. “Walking Turtle Island and … Continue reading →
The KUC Giving Tree, an annual Advent-Christmas tradition, receives offering/donations that are distributed to three recipients; a local, a national and an international recipient. Our December 2018 Giving Tree recipients were: KUC Preschool the Cultural Revitalization program that runs out of Morley … Continue reading →
KUC extends a Big Thank You to Rachel Casponi who has stepped down from her role with the music program here at KUC. We are grateful for all the enthusiasm, talent and leadership she has provided. Don’t miss the passing … Continue reading →
Jazz Vespers Sunday February 17, 7:00 pm The February theme for our Jazz Vespers worship service is ‘For the Love of Jazz.’ It’s never too late to warm up to some special Valentine’s jazz in this cold month of February! … Continue reading →
Spiritual Stability in Uncertain Times – Panel Discussion @ TRU – Feb. 6, 2019 The panel consists of: Imam Abdurrahmann Murad, Kamloops Islamic Association Charles Hayes, Buddhism Dr. Allyson Davey, Judaism Rev. Kristin Autio, United Church (Plura Hills United Church) … Continue reading →
What is the next big, small, interesting, innovative, insightful, spiritual exploring, new… idea for KUC? If you want some help, please bring any idea you have to the Administrative Manager or to any member of Council Circle. We can support … Continue reading →
The Lutheran, United and Anglican (LUA) churches of Kamloops: Hills of Peace Lutheran Kamloops United Mount Paul United Plura Hills United St. George’s Anglican St. Paul’s Anglican INVITE YOU to the LUA Luau Luncheon Saturday, Feb. 9th 11:30 am – 2 … Continue reading →
Congratulations to Dr. George Johnson who was awarded the 2019 Y Peace Medal. George was jointly nominated by KUC and TRU. Well done George! Photos of the presentation at the YMCA-YWCA AGM and Peace Medal presentation. Dr. George Johnson was one … Continue reading →
The Lenten Challenge is being offered once again by Chuck Anderson. Meetings will be held in the Lounge, 9:30—11:30 on Monday mornings March 11—April 15. This year’s Lenten Challenge is organized around the Gospel of Luke, divided into 40 daily … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you! All are welcome! Enjoy a quiet evening of Labyrinth mediation on a cold winter night. We hope that within an ambience of serenity and gentle sound you will find … Continue reading →
Women of the church are invited to gather at KUC on Tuesday, Feb. 5th at 1:30 pm. Our special Guest Speaker will be CBC’s Shelly Joyce. … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you! All are welcome! The weather is getting cooler out there. How about a wonderful bowl of Chili . Please come and enjoy a heart warming bowl of Chili. Meat … Continue reading →
Hello Everyone, please join us for: “Solos, Duos & Trios: Kamloops Friends of Music” on Sat. Feb. 2 at 7:30 pm Concert details: Fondly commemorating master violinists Fritz Kreisler’s and Jascha Heifetz’s birthdays on this day with a delightful evening of … Continue reading →
KUC ~ a Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery invites you! All are welcome! On Sunday, Jan. 27th, at 7 pm, the Global and Affirming ministries are presenting a movie created by Generous Spaces Ministries, called Belonging in the Body: … Continue reading →
2018 Income Tax Receipts Your KUC 2018 income tax receipt is ready for pickup. You will find it in the familiar yellow wooden boxes opposite the reception desk. Thanks for taking yours home and saving us some postage costs. Any … Continue reading →
To hear the audio of KUC’s January 20th audio click here. The image, in this church season of “Light”, is a photograph by Kent Simmonds. For the outline of the service, read the Sunday bulletin below: Welcome to Worship at … Continue reading →
To listen to the Jan. 13th service click here. To follow along the printed bulletin, scroll below. Welcome to Worship at Kamloops United Church The First Sunday after Epiphany – January 13, 2019 Opening Music / A Beginning Bell / … Continue reading →
TRU’s Faculty of Arts invites the public to hear guest speaker Karen Ridd on Thursday (Jan. 24th) from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. She will be speaking about her travels abroad, specifically her participation in the 33rd Compassionate Listening Journey to … Continue reading →
Join us this Saturday, January 26th morning for this unique, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators – that fosters truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. We begin at … Continue reading →
Ye Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing Saturday, February 16, 2019 @ 2 pm @ KUC We are planning an old fashioned hymn sing and need your help! In developing the program, we want to be sure that we have the music … Continue reading →
The impulse for this video came from Affirm United. We took advantage of this energy to make a video KUC can use. We will show this video at worship one Sunday in January or early February. Until then, this is … Continue reading →
The theme for Sunday, January 20th Jazz Vespers is all about ‘light.’ This time of year the daylight is slowly growing and the church season of Epiphany speaks about the light of Christ. During January’s Jazz Vespers we will explore … Continue reading →
The Kamloops Women’s March 2019 will be held on January 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the Sandman Centre Plaza, 300 Lorne Street. To hear more, Alix Dolson will be a guest on CFJC Midday on Friday, January 18th. Speakers: MJ … Continue reading →
2018 Chris Gaffney Fund Recipient The Global and Community Action Core Ministry has chosen the My Place Drop-In Centre to be the 2018 recipient of the Chris Gaffney Funds. The donation totaled $313.48 and is earmarked for the purchase of … Continue reading →
2018 Giving Tree of The Light of Christ Donations Donations for the 2018 Giving Tree totaled $3977. Each of the three recipients will receive $1325.66. Thank you to everyone who supported this Global and Community Action Core Ministry initiative. The … Continue reading →
2018 Income Tax Receipts Your KUC 2018 income tax receipt is ready for pickup. You will find them in the familiar yellow wooden boxes opposite the reception desk. Thanks for taking yours home and saving us some postage costs. Thanks, … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church is looking for a full-time Lead Minister who is open minded and collaborative– a vibrant faith leader, bringing fresh ideas and initiatives, and eager to work with an active, yet aging congregation that is living into its … Continue reading →
Rick W., PIT Stop coordinator reflects on 2018: “Well, 2018 is in the books and it could not have ended better. The wonderful team from RBC led by the amazing Gail Harris took us home with a spaghetti dinner that … Continue reading →
KUC will celebrate “Welcoming and Membership Sunday” on Jan.13th at our 10:00 a.m. worship service. This is an opportunity to welcome new members to the church through baptism, renewal of baptismal faith (confirmation) and transfer of membership from other churches. If you … Continue reading →
Christmas is Love. Love was here this Christmas Eve – music, word, candlelight, bells and choir, the beautiful piano and organ with friends and new comers gathered together. images: Derm Strong … Continue reading →
