In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Addiction Matters Kamloops presents Photo Voice Video. Date: August 29 Time: 12 – 2 Location: Heritage House Cost: Free For more details, please see the poster at the following link: AMK Overdose Awarness Day … Continue reading →
As part of the “Indigenous Resurgence Exhibition” there will be a Friday evening (Aug.9th) fashion show beginning at 6 pm. As a special feature of this year’s Indigenous Resurgence Exhibition, three artists from across British Columbia have come together to … Continue reading →
Join us for an amazing singing session! Learn more about your voice. The Workshop leader is Amazing Singer choir conductor, Sylain Vallee. Date: July 27 Time: 10 – 4:30 Location: Kamloops United Church Cost: $69.00 To Register: www.amazing singing.ca For … Continue reading →
The Lutheran, United, and Anglican Churches of Kamloops invite you to “Holden Evening Prayers“. Join us for prayers, music, worship, marshmallows, and a campfire! Saturday, July 27 4:30 to 6 PM Hills of Peace, 695 Robson Drive Please Bring a … Continue reading →
Sound Meditation with Gongs and Singing Bells Rob Gretsinger begins a monthly meditative session (4th Tuesdays) in the KUC Lounge. Join Rob this Tuesday, 23rd of July, at 7:00 pm. … Continue reading →
Voting for the 2019 Kamloops This Week “Readers Choice Awards” has begun, and KUC has some nominees! Pit Stop Coordinator Rick Windjack has been nominated in 2 categories in People and Places; for Influencers and Volunteer. KUC Thrift Store has … Continue reading →
The Kamloopa POW WOW Society invites everyone who is interested to attend the 40th Annual Powwow on August 2 to 4 at the Kamloops Powwow Grounds on the Yellowhead Highway. Admission is $10 per day or $20 for a … Continue reading →
Indigenous Resurgence Exhibition. In search of artists who: Have pieces pertaining to or participate in indigenous cultures or have creative pieces that celebrate or honour indigenous cultures and persons. This is a two-day interactive exhibition where the goal is to … Continue reading →
KUC’s “Reconciliation Exploration Circle” invites you to meet at the church on Saturday, August 3rd and carpool to the powwow grounds. There is a signup sheet available on Sundays after worship. The time(s) will be decided by those interested in … Continue reading →
Holy Shift! Conference: Size-Mic Upgrade with Alice Mann Holy Shift! SIZE-MIC UPGRADE is a Conference for United Church people. It’s designed for small and medium congregations across our Pacific Mountain Region, and features exceptional Keynote Speaker, Alice Mann. Alice is … Continue reading →
The Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers to help out over the summer. If you are able to help out, in particular on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday in the Thrift Shop, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the … Continue reading →
Memorial Sweets! Our freezer needs replenishing. If you are inclined to bake please bring in some sweets (squares, small cookies, loaves) that we can have in the freezer for memorials. Many thanks. … Continue reading →
6 KUC folk ventured to a “Reconciliation Matters” event at Pacific Spirit United Church in Vancouver, on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Over the two full days, Natika B and Eden, Diane S., … Continue reading →
A moving service was held yesterday at Kamloops United Church led by the Reconciliation Exploration Circle (REC) and the Global and Community Action group, complete with thoughtful prayers, touching hymns, and an insightful traditional whaling story. Natika Bock gave the … Continue reading →
Pacific Mountain Region Representatives Carole Hutchings and Sue Sewell attended the Inaugural meeting of the Region May 30 – June 2 at the Langley Events Centre. For those who missed the report to the congregation at the service on Sunday, … Continue reading →
We recognize how all of Kamloops United Church family are participants in our Pastoral Care ministry in numerous ways such as greetings, phone calls, rides, visits or sharing a concern or celebration with us. We are grateful and reliant on … Continue reading →
Chuck Anderson is taking pictures for the photo directory in the KUC Resource Room. Please contact Chuck to make an appointment! Arrangements are being made to photograph those who want to be included in the Photo Directory but are unable … Continue reading →
June 24th: PIT Stop has been gifted with a brand new chest freezer. Thank you to two very special friends who made this happen. Rick W. … Continue reading →
Please take a moment to sign the card after worship on Sunday. 100 Women Who Care chose to donate generously to PIT Stop! This is a very big deal and we will have a card at coffee after worship for folks … Continue reading →
Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you from Rev. Bruce Comrie Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the magnificent Fiesta Farewell party! It was absolutely fabulous! Throughout the whole evening I felt carried by the wave of your love and grace; the … Continue reading →
LUA – Lutheran, United and Anglican Churches of Kamloops Saturday, July 27th: Evening Prayer on the lawn at Hills of Peace Lutheran Church at 695 Robson Dr 4:30pm to 6:00pm Camp fire, marshmallows, music and Prayer! All are welcome. … Continue reading →
The United Church of Canada issued a news release June 6th, Living into Right Relations: MMIWG National Inquiry: Let This Be the Last Inquiry. The report provides links to the Inquiry’k key findings and recommendations. If you scroll down to the bottom of … Continue reading →
Kamloops This Week Readers Choice Award nomination!! PIT Stop serves 10,000 meals, connects 600 volunteers creating a community transformed. KUC is very proud that PIT Stop Coordinator Rick Windjack has been nominated for a Kamloops This Week Readers Choice Award, … Continue reading →
Join us at Riverside Park Friday, June 21st from 10 am to 3 pm. Lunch will be available from 11 am to 2 pm. All are welcome to this national day of celebration. … Continue reading →
On Sunday, June 9th the congregation of Kamloops United Church and their minister of seventeen years, Rev. Bruce Comrie gave thanks and said farewell to each other. The service was one of grace, gratitude, respect and love. God was with us, around … Continue reading →
Wasn’t that a Party!!! Another amazing, joyful KUC celebration in a room filled with friends, family, visitors from far away, and a whole lot of LOVE. KUC said thank you and farewell to Rev.Bruce Comrie who served in ministry at … Continue reading →
We called for volunteers – and volunteer they did! Thanks everyone. Laundry Angels We would like to Thank all the volunteers who have stepped forward to help out with Laundry Angels for July, August and beyond! Thank you! Coffee Time … Continue reading →
Traditional Salish Cedar Weaving Saturday, June 15 – 9am to noon The Traditional Salish Cedar Weaving class has been moved to June 15th. The workshop spaces are now filled. If you would like to have your name added to the … Continue reading →
Tuesday June 18th – 1:30pm at City Hall – Council Chambers, 7 Victoria St W The Blue Dot Petition advocating for citizens’ rights to clean air, clean water, and healthy food (bluedot.ca) will be presented to Kamloops City Council by Ross … Continue reading →
The Thrift Shop Team Leaders Meeting will be held.Tuesday June 25th at 3:15pm If you have something you want discussed please let your team leaders know … Continue reading →
Three ways to contribute to the life of KUC! Receptionists for the Front Desk for July and August: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. If you are available to help out with reception duties for the summer months, please contact Bonnie … Continue reading →
(1) Reverend Bruce Comrie’s Pastoral Letter to Our Congregation: May 21, 2019 Dear KUC Family and Friends, It’s been said that if you say only one prayer in your life, let it be a prayer of thanksgiving. As I move … Continue reading →
United Church of Canada, PRIDE Prayer Constant Friend, because People of every sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity have the right to live with dignity and without persecution or discrimination, we Remember in our prayers: LGBTQ+ people of Chechnya, … Continue reading →
The KUC Thrift Shop is open on Saturday – 10 am to 2pm Enjoy the link to the CFJC Midday fashion show featuring our amazing volunteer models. Check out Interviewee Florence and her models, Alison, Cam, Derm, Jana, Marne and … Continue reading →
“We are over the moon grateful for this incredible gift to the PIT Stop program. Thank you 100 Women Who Care for selecting PIT Stop as this evening’s beneficiary“, says PIT Stop coordinator Rick W. To learn more about 100 … Continue reading →
All women of the church are invited to lunch on Tuesday,June 4th at 11.00 a.m. We will begin with a short meeting then enjoy a luncheon and visiting. Image: Creative Commons (with UCW logo added) … Continue reading →
Rev. Bruce Comrie, Sue Sewell and Carole Hutchings from KUC are attending the inaugural meeting of the Pacific Mountain Region (formerly B.C. Conference) of the United Church of Canada in Langley from May 30 to June 2. Broadcasting live: For … Continue reading →
10 Spiritual Road Trips: Looking to have a soulful summer? Add these ten Canadian spiritual sites to your bucket list. Fierce Love: Their conservative congregations told them to shun their queer kids—but these moms did the opposite. Meet the Mama … Continue reading →
Fiesta Farewell !!! Saturday, June 8th. The congregational celebration to launch Rev. Bruce Comrie’s retirement is at 5 pm at KUC on Saturday, June 8. There will be dinner accompanied by wonderful entertainment and tributes to Bruce. Tickets are $10 … Continue reading →
Yum Yum Yum! You make good cookies! Cookies and squares are needed for the June 8 celebration for Bruce. Sign up during Sunday coffee time if you can bring cookies, squares… anything that is a sweet finger-food! Please bring your … Continue reading →
