As a community, we remember Don Sandner who passed away recently. Roberta passed away previously, in May of 2020. We hold Don and Roberta’s family and friends in our hearts and prayers. Don’s family has written an obituary which is … Continue reading →
This week’s service will be available on YouTube at 10:00 am. You can watch live at that time or any time after by clicking here: Worship – Sunday, October 16, 2022 Do you have An Attitude of Gratitude? This Sunday the Rev. Dr. … Continue reading →
This week’s service will be available on YouTube at 10:00 am. You can watch live at that time or any time after by clicking here: Worship – Sunday, October 9, 2022 Happy Thanksgiving! For what are you thankful this year? It seems … Continue reading →
We are excited about the Congregational Gratitude Dinner, on Saturday, October 15th. We are asking for your help with dessert! Please drop off some baked goods at the church (think of your favorite dessert), and we will make sure to … Continue reading →
SAVE THESE DATES Saturday October 15, 5 pm. Congregational Gratitude Dinner. FREE! Get your tickets on Sundays or from the church office. Email office@kamloopsuntied.ca and we will hold tickets for you. This is our way of saying thank you to … Continue reading →
ONLINE Ukrainian History Series Starting Saturday, September 24th, 9 AM Hosted By: Dr. Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov Sasha will be teaching an ONLINE Ukrainian History Series, starting Sep 24th, every Saturday at 9:00 AM. For those who are looking to learn … Continue reading →
This week’s service will be available on YouTube at 10:00 am. You can watch live at that time or any time after by clicking here: Worship – Sunday, October 2, 2022 Today we continue our series of “An Attitude for Gratitude”. This … Continue reading →
You are welcome to attend Ishbel’s Celebration of Life at the Kamloops United Church at 421 St Paul Street on October 1, 2022, at 3 pm. While the service won’t be recorded for public access, you are invited to watch … Continue reading →
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022 also Known as Orange Shirt Day September 30, 2022, marks the 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day we honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their … Continue reading →
This past Tuesday the building was full and it was so great. I don’t usually work in the evening but I was working with MJaye, our new custodian on his first day. In the building we had; a meeting in … Continue reading →
Are you in your twenties? Do you know someone who is in their twenties? There will be a meeting of twentysomethings towards the end of the month, September 30th at 6:00 pm for a barbeque at the home of Michael … Continue reading →
As a community, we remember Rev. Paul Newman who passed away in Sooke, B.C. on September 6th. Paul was in ministry with KUC and Edith was in ministry with Plura Hills United before they retired to Sooke, B.C. We hold … Continue reading →
Moderator Carmen Lansdowne, September 12, 2022. “For the coming three days I’ll be in Edmonton, AB, attending the first of 8 national gatherings by invite of the federally appointed interlocutor on unmarked graves. I have been asked to witness the … Continue reading →
Did you know that sitting in the booth supporting worship is WAY easier than it looks? If you are brave enough to give it a try please call Florence at 250-372-3020 or email admin@kamloopsunited.ca. Here is what you can expect if you … Continue reading →
We remember with thanks the life of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and give thanks for the faithful service that she gave to the Commonwealth. “Grant unto her rest eternal. May she rest in peace.” Click here for … Continue reading →
As a community, we remember Margaret Hutchinson who passed away recently. We hold Marg’s family and friends in our hearts and prayers. Marg’s obituary is available on this website’s “In Memoriam” page. The “In Memoriam” page of this website is … Continue reading →
This Is My Anti-Racist Church: A United Church Anti-Racism Gathering [Image credit: The United Church of Canada] What are your hopes for anti-racism in the United Church? Join us via Zoom for This Is My Anti-Racist Church, a speaker-led conversation on visions … Continue reading →
This week’s service will be available on YouTube at 10:00 am. You can watch live at that time or any time after by clicking here: Worship – Sunday, September 4, 2022 This week in worship, we will be considering the concept of … Continue reading →
The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) is about to begin in Karlsruhe, Germany. The Assembly, a meeting of the WCC’s highest governing body, takes place August 31–September 8, with the theme “Christ’s Love Moves the World to Reconciliation … Continue reading →
We are looking for volunteers to knit or crochet dish cloths and scrubbers as they are an item that people love and it is a big seller in the KUC Thrift Shop. Please call Florence 250-372-3020 (at KUC) if you … Continue reading →
Starting July 31st, we have pre-taped services. You are invited to watch it on YouTube or join us at the church on Sundays, to watch the service together The Worship Service link below will be active on Sunday August 28th, 2022 … Continue reading →
“I believe this is the first published media interview with the Moderator.” [the Right Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne] In the past that has been the custom of the former United Church Observer, now Broadview Magazine. In the interview the Moderator … Continue reading →
As a community, we remember Ishbel Elliot who passed away recently. A memorial service will be held at Kamloops United Church on October 1, 2022, at 3 pm. We hold Ishbel’s family and friends in our hearts and prayers. Our … Continue reading →
The Common Cup Company will present a fundraising concert for Kamloops’ Out of the Cold (OOTC).The concert will be at St Paul’s Cathedral, Tues Sept 13 at 7 pm. (See poster below)Tickets are $20, or any affordable donation, and children … Continue reading →
THIS SALE IS NOW CLOSED (Update: August 26th, 2022) We have so many new items that we are expanding into a large room in the church to have a BIG Summer Blowout Sale. Wed. Aug 24-Sat Aug 27th from 10am … Continue reading →
Businesses around Kamloops are showing their pride spirit by entering the Kamloops Pride 2022 Window Decorating Contest! (Editor’s note: KUC has participated in the window decorating, but I don’t think we entered the contest.) Thanks to Jenny, who posed with … Continue reading →
There was a Time of Prayer, Music and Meditation at Kamloops United Church (KUC) to remember Jane Gretsinger. Jane passed away on Sunday, July 1st in Thailand. The time of this July 22nd gathering, at 7 pm, was chosen … Continue reading →
Hello, we are the sewers with the Kamloops United Church. We created a drawstring bag that will come in many colours and sizes. To purchase please come to our launch, before and after worship on July 24 at the Kamloops … Continue reading →
The City of Kamloops is preparing to initiate a heat response plan that will ensure residents are educated on the dangers of the summer heat while also seeking volunteers to support the activation of cooling centers. The City is seeking … Continue reading →
Hello there, my name is Ethan Renfrew. I have been given the honor of exploring Climate Change this summer and showing my thoughts to you through art. Every week or two, you will be presented with an art piece, as well … Continue reading →
This past week, the author Anne Lamott had an article in the New York Times commenting on prayer. Lamott is a contemporary Christian writer. Click here to read the article.
Continue reading →Muriel Cluett sends her thanks for the surprise birthday cards she has been receiving. She was especially pleased with the card that had “so many signatures” that was signed at the Hymn Sing. Unfortunately, she missed the replay of our … Continue reading →
If you have garden flowers either in a pot or cut flowers (in a vase) that you would like to bring in for Sunday morning worship, please contact Ona MacDonald at 250-851-1350. Thank you!
Continue reading →There will be a congregational meeting held in person and via Zoom (zoom link) at 11:15 am on Sunday, July 3rd to receive congregational approval to use $9,000 from the Legacy Funds to cover the balance of the cost to upgrade the … Continue reading →
As a thank you to Kamloops United Church for all the support that the church provides and a chance to meet newcomer families from Ukraine while enjoying delicious ice cream, please find the below poster for a Ukrainian Ice Cream Social … Continue reading →
On June 9th, Carole Hutchings and Dr. Caveney attended the annual meeting of the Pacific Mountain Region of the United Church. Of note during the meeting, the Region became an Affirming Region. Just as Kamloops United Church is an Affirming … Continue reading →
On June 29th, Charlene Sawers from Anderson’s Sewing Centre @ 213-141 Victoria Street came into Kamloops United Church and donated a Serger Machine to our Summer Sewing Program. Florence and the Summer Sewing Students had been in the store the … Continue reading →
KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle (REC) is offering rides if you would like to attend the Kweselthken Farmer’s & Artisan Market on Sunday following church. Please leave your name at the office and we can travel together. Community Futures Development Corporation of Central … Continue reading →
On behalf of our congregation, the Kamloops United Church Sandra Zankpe Memorial Bursary, for $1500 will be awarded annually to an indigenous student studying at TRU. In October of 2014, Sandra Zankpe attended a Grief and Loss workshop offered by Pastoral Care. Following this, … Continue reading →
The Official Orange Shirt Society 2022 Orange Shirt Day Design KUC’s Reconciliation Exploration Circle is once again placing a mass order for anyone who would like an orange shirt. This year’s official shirt was designed by Grade 11 student Geraldine … Continue reading →
