To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday March 14, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We continue with our theme of “Holy Vessels.” This Sunday … Continue reading →
Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections decided in 2018 to adopt Pi day (3.14 March 14) to celebrate P.I.E, which stands for Public, Intentional and Explicit; Kamloops United has embraced the principle of PIE to guide our Affirming action. And … Continue reading →
“Equanimity arises when we accept the way things are.” -Jack Kornfield In a pandemic time, we can easily lose a sense of balance. We confront moments of disequilibrium and disorientation in such profound social disruptions. Yet, we can practice awareness … Continue reading →
Queer Virtue Lenten Study Series is 2 Live Author Engagements, 5 Study Sessions Author Talk & Series Opening Event An Intro to Queer Virtue, with Rev Liz Erdman was held Wednesday February 10. The Study Sessions are lead by Chinook … Continue reading →
Want to learn about Indigenous lands and issues in Canada? Join us for a monthly series of online conversations from February – June 2021. Host Adrian Jacobs, SSSC* Keeper of the Circle, and Indigenous elders from across Canada invite you … Continue reading →
St. Paul’s Cathedral once again offers us an exciting menu of Lenten Lectures 2021, this year by Zoom. The series runs weekly on Thursdays at noon from February 18th through March 25th. Contact St. Paul’s office to receive the Zoom … Continue reading →
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. This year the International Trans Day of Visibility takes … Continue reading →
~ A Sermon for PIE Sunday. One of the things that I love to do is travel. I think I love to travel because I enjoy trying new things, especially the food. Growing up in Ontario, I remember my first … Continue reading →
Long-time former KUC member “Billie” McKinley died this week in Kelowna. The online obituary can be viewed here. “With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Wilma “Billie” McKinley, on March 5, 2021, at the age of 92 years. … Continue reading →
What is Truth? I was one of about fifty million people who watched, last Sunday evening, Oprah Winfrey’s interview with Meghan and Harry. Since then, I have joined in a number of conversations, most of which seem to be centred … Continue reading →
Kamloops United Church shares “an old Irish blessing” with you today. May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless … Continue reading →
Good Afternoon Everyone, I hope you are doing well. Here is the eNews for this week: Sunday March 7, 2021. This week we highlight the upcoming events World Day of Prayer, PIE Day, Dan Hines’ programs, as well as other programs … Continue reading →
More and more, as I watch the media report on COVID cases, vaccinations, and other things associated with the pandemic, I wonder how this reporting is shaping the way in which I am dealing with and living through these times. … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday March 7, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Lent. This year, our theme for Lent is “Holy Vessels” and … Continue reading →
The Queen of Hearts, She made some tarts: Wee PIEs to give away. So take a tart, Open up your heart, AFFIRM the Love Saturday! On Saturday March 13, 11 am – 1pm, you are invited to come by KUC to pick up … Continue reading →
As a community, we remember Royce Whyte who passed away February 28th, and Bruce Whyte, her husband and love of her life who predeceased her on March 20, 2020. . We hold their family and friends in our hearts and … Continue reading →
Sunday: March 7 10:00 am Join us for the livestream of Sunday’s service from the Sanctuary. YouTube Link for Worship on Sunday February 28, 2021 7:00 pm Kamloops United Choir – Folk of Note – weekly online Zoom Folk of … Continue reading →
National PIE Day is coming up! This year the Kamloops United Affirming Ministry is celebrating PIE…with tarts this Saturday March 13! And there will be tarts for everyone! Come help us be PIE, with pie, on Pi 😉 ! (3.14) … Continue reading →
Join Michael, other KUC folk, and friends of KUC folk, for a virtual coffee party for about an hour on Tuesday, beginning at 11:00 am Here is the link: Zoom Only Meeting Image: From the zoom … Continue reading →
Join the Queen of Hearts and Kamloops United to celebrate PIE Day! Saturday, March 13 from 11am-1pm, come by 421 St. Paul Street to get your COVID-safe tart. Kamloops United Church is taking every precaution to keep you safe while we … Continue reading →
Moderator Richard Bott invites everyone to join him in celebrating Pie Day 2021! Here is a link to a message from the Moderator of the United Church of Canada about PIE day: Celebrate PIE Day
Continue reading →Hello from Council Circle! Your Council Circle met, via Zoom on Tuesday February 23 – a week later than usual due to the Congregational Financial meeting and Budget approval. Between the late meeting and the short month, my report is … Continue reading →
An Newsletter to Everyone on the PMRC Newsletter List Online, Together connects United Church people to United Church online events and offerings during COVID-19 physical distancing measures. The Naramata Centre is delighted to offer virtual experiences and content. Now … Continue reading →
Kamloops United shared some of our Affirming Ministry story on this national Affirm United/ S’Affirmer Ensemble webinar. Copy and paste the resources link to read more! https://affirmunited.ause.ca/new-resources-from-adding-sparkle-to-your-rainbow-webinar/?fbclid=IwAR1KbuYKsxn13pTLnkXFYyVvXdU3_UZtUt_-jl4cLSrerIc8WeDsgF20e4Y
Continue reading →Thank you to our friends at Westminster United Church in Whitby, Ontario who have put together this excellent daily devotional guide for Lent based on readings and comments from members in their congregation. An excellent way to guide your meditation … Continue reading →
The Last Week: An Exploration of Jesus’ Final Days. Dan Hines guides this 3 day study series about Jesus’ last week: open to those from any faith tradition. Time: 7:00PM https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/equanimity-on-the-equinox-living-a-balanced-life- registration-135379328215
Continue reading →“Our work at the intersections of faith and the queer community, reminds us daily that the concept of hell and eternal punishment is leveraged to control people’s lives and to attempt to restrain or change their inherent sexual orientation or … Continue reading →
Local Christian Community joins over one thousand Canadian Communities hosting the 2021 World Day of Prayer service focusing on the pacific island nation of Vanuatu The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC) invites you, your friends and family to join … Continue reading →
To access the livestream of this week’s service, please go to Worship – Sunday February 28, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday is the second Sunday of Lent. This year, our theme is “Holy Vessels” and our symbol … Continue reading →
Note from Joanna Brown, Office Coordinator: Here is the link for Sunday, February 28, 2021. This week, there is information about World Day of Prayer, the Affirming Ministry for has got a sweet treat and lots of information to share … Continue reading →
This past week, we have seen an increase of people from the downtown core dropping by the church needing pastoral care. Most people are looking for a word of hope and encouragement as these times of pandemic continue. It struck … Continue reading →
Queen of Hearts speaks“National PIE Day is only two weeks away! This year the Kamloops United Affirming Ministry is celebrating PIE…with tarts! And there will be tarts for everyone! Come help us be PIE, with pie, on Pi ! … Continue reading →
We LOVE the brand new video that Moderator Richard Bott made for National Affirming/PIE Day 2021! Take a look and consider sharing with your community to get them excited about this National Holiday! https://youtu.be/dX-w46NSfH0 YOUTUBE.COM Moderator Richard Bott invites everyone … Continue reading →
Join Michael, other KUC folk, and friends of KUC folk, for a virtual coffee party for about an hour on Tuesday, beginning at 11:00 am Here is the link: Zoom Only Meeting Image: Wikimedia Commons
Continue reading →Indigenous Ministry Lenten Study – the full range of dates Join if in this online event: Indigenous Lenten Study on Christ’s journey as we examine the Vision Quest and 7 Natural Laws of the Assiniboine people. Everyone is welcome to … Continue reading →
From Pacific Mountain Region First Third Ministry for young people. We’re so glad you are connected to the First Third Ministry! We yearn for you and the young people on your heart and mind to find faithful footing in these often hurried and … Continue reading →
A Newsletter from Pacific Mountain Region Council. Online, Together connects United Church people to United Church online events and offerings during COVID-19 physical distancing measures. Opportunities: Serenity Meditation, Celtic Spirituality, Weekend Camp for Kids, UCW Spring Gathering/AGM, Fundraising for Lax Kw’alaams … Continue reading →
To access the Sunday Feb. 21st recording of this week’s service, please go to the Kamloops United Church YouTube channel Worship – Sunday February 21, 2021 and click on the service. This Sunday is the first Sunday of Lent. Lent is … Continue reading →
The (newly formed) “Decor Team” has transformed our worship space for the season of Lent*. These creative folx were at KUC on February 18th and gave the sanctuary’s chancel a new look, based on this year’s lenten theme. (This Sunday … Continue reading →
