Carol Sparkes. I grew up in the United Church in Brigus, Newfoundland. In December 2017 my husband Don Murray and I moved from Guelph, Ontario to Kamloops so I could take the position of instructional designer at Thompson Rivers University. … Continue reading →
Council Circle, in conjunction with the KUC Worship Committee, has decided that we will not reopen for public worship until Sunday September 12 which seems to be in line the the provincial guidelines. Traditionally, this has been known as “Rally … Continue reading →
Hello from Council Circle! Kamloops United Church Centre for Community and Spiritual Discovery continues to be a “happenin’” place!! As indicated by our nearly three hour (sorry CC, that shouldn’t happen again!) meeting last week, there is a lot going … Continue reading →
While writing this I am sitting and watching the life unfolding in our garden; the colourful tulips opening, the birds dipping into the pond, the catkins lengthening on the birch tree. There is a sense of harmony of nature that … Continue reading →
In April Council Circle looks ahead to the coming church year. With the Annual Congregational General Meeting on May 12th, some of the faces around the Council Circle table may change. A Nomination Task Group has begun the work of … Continue reading →
What we do at Council Circle Meetings. Meetings usually open with a moment of quiet reflection and a short prayer. The first fifteen minutes of the meeting goes to one of the ministry groups who share the news, celebrations or … Continue reading →
Finding Spirit in Everything! As fall activities rev up one can feel the energy level rising at KUC. Administrative Manager Florence reports that the cost recovery on space at KUC is now at capacity. Programs like Labyrinth walks, Jazz Vespers … Continue reading →
So much to do! So little time to do it! Things are happening at KUC! Time to bring everyone up to date for the summer. TESTING TESTING! As you know our organ has given all it has to give and … Continue reading →
Council met three times in January, more than usual. First we met with Terri MIndel to receive her Cultural Safety Report and recommendations. Then we met to vote on Remit #6 “One Order of Ministry” which required some background preparation … Continue reading →
November has been a busy month at Kamloops United. It is a good thing that there were five weeks to contain it all! We had the Fall Fair, Bill’s Bannock Café, cookie making, a Talking Circle, and Ringing in Christmas … Continue reading →
