Worship

Kamloops United Church has in-person worship Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.  It is also live-streamed on YouTube.

A Place to Belong. A Time to Breathe.

Join Our Worship

  • 📅 Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
  • 📍 421 St. Paul Street, Kamloops
  • 🎥 Livestreamed weekly on YouTube
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible (rear entrance)
  • 😷 Mask friendly & scent-free environment

Greeters are available between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. to welcome and assist you. Our worship services typically last just over an hour, beginning with a musical prelude.

To access livestream:  Sunday Worship Livestream

More about Worship

Kamloops United Church (KUC) is an Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Canada since 1996. KUC has in-person and online worship Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. The service is usually a little more than an hour in length. The service is available after Sunday, through the week on the Kamloops United Church’s Youtube Channel, you will also find an archive of past worships there. 

Worship is informal so come as you are!

See you here! …or online on the Kamloops United Church YouTube channel.

There will be people to greet you on Sunday mornings (from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m.), and they will answer any questions you have.  The worship service starts at 10:00 a.m. after about 10 minutes of musical prelude.

Wheelchair access: (level access) is available at the back entrance, off the lane from 4th Street. At the front of the church on St. Paul Street, there is a ramp and access to a lift that will take you to the Sanctuary Level of the Church.

Donations/Givings 

There are envelopes for those who wish to receive a tax receipt for offering/donations.  On the envelope, you can put your name and address to receive your tax receipt. You should be able to find a pen or pencil near your seat, or ask an usher for one. An Offering stand is available just inside the entrance to the sanctuary. You can place the envelope in the offering stand. We do not pass an offering plate. Donations can be made by P.A.R. Donations can also be made online. Donate

P.A.R or PRE-AUTHORIZED REMITTANCE (PAR) MONTHLY OFFERINGS
Through an automatic monthly withdrawal from your bank account or credit card, YOU can GIVE to what matters most to you.
You can ensure that Kamloops United Church and those who are helped through all the various programming provided at KUC, can count on your support by giving monthly through Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR).  Through an automatic monthly withdrawal from your bank account or Credit Card, PAR allows you to specify where your monthly donation goes to.  IE: General Program Funds, PITStop and/or Mission & Service.

What are the benefits of PAR?

Sometimes life’s agenda takes over our best-laid plans.  With PAR, you don’t have to worry about writing a cheque or forgetting to donate because life has thrown you a curveball.  By signing up for PAR, you make a clear statement of what is important to you.  You also give the recipients of your gift the peace of mind that comes with knowing your help is stable and reliable.  It’s really easy.

Complete the PAR Authorization Form give it to Candace Morrison, the Finance Administrator.  You can indicate on the form how much your gift to KUC will be, and how you would like to divide your monthly gift to General Program Funds, PITStop Program and/or Mission and Service.
A dependable flow of contributions helps keep the church, and importantly the good work the church does, on financially stable ground.  Thank you for your gift!

If at any time you want to increase the amount you are giving or decrease your support, simply inform the Finance Administrator by sending an email to accounts@kamloopsunited.ca, simply dropping by the office to chat with Candace or just giving a quick call to the office at (250) 372-3020 Ext. 103.

 

Your financial donation animates every aspect of the church’s mission. Your gift will transform lives, inspire meaning and purpose, and help build a better community. Thank you for your generosity!

Scent-free: Kamloops United Church works hard to be a scent-free space and an inclusive community, and appreciates your cooperation in providing such a space.

KUC projects “worship slides” for the convenience of worshippers.

Children’s Area 
A children’s area is available in the sanctuary where there are toys and activities for them. They will also have the opportunity to go for a children’s program, or if they wish, they can stay in worship. The Children’s program is nearby and is visible to parents from the worship area. There may be a times when the program moves to the Lounge. Parents are welcome to accompany their child(ren).

Music & Choirs 
Music is a very important and valued part of the life of KUC.
KUC uses two main hymnbooks: Voices United (VU) and More Voices (MV).  (Words for hymns are projected on screens during worship, both in person and online. Those who wish to have hymnbooks are welcome to use them.  They are available near the main doors to the sanctuary.)

The Folk of Note is the KUC choir.  They offer music leadership and an anthem most Sundays.  Accompaniment is usually piano. and sometimes with a handbell choir.  From time to time, we have guest musicians with cello, trumpet, flute, and/or drums.  Occasionally, there is a vocal solo or small ensemble.  

Sacraments
A sacrament is a symbolic action, or ritual, by which people of faith encounter the presence and goodness of God. In a sacrament, ordinary things like water, bread, and wine are used to point us to God and God’s love, reminding us of the sacred in life. In the United Church, we celebrate two sacraments: baptism, the ritual that formally recognizes we belong to the Christian community, and communion, a symbolic meal initiated by Jesus. These sacraments are of central importance to our faith.
Baptism
Baptism is a celebration of new life and welcome into the Christian community. It is offered to all ages—infants, children, youth, and adults. Baptism takes place during Sunday worship using water as a symbol of God’s love. All previous Christian baptisms are fully recognized. Steps: Contact the church >Meet with the minister >Attend worship >Choose a date
Communion
Holy Communion is a central sacrament that involves a symbolic meal of bread and grape juice, recalling the Last Supper that Jesus shared with His closest followers on the last night of his earthly life during which he spoke about giving up his life. It is an "open table" where all are welcome to participate, regardless of age or background, reflecting Jesus's inclusive ministry. The service includes prayers of thanksgiving and remembrance, with participants sharing in the elements to be nourished in faith. Baptism for adults and children is held as requests are made to our clergy/minister.  Those who wish to be baptised (or parents of children) meet with our minister to prepare for baptism.  Baptism is a public action and is held during Sunday morning worship.
Weddings
At Kamloops United Church, we have a lay person, Chris Dolson, licensed as a Marriage Minister.  Weddings are held in the KUC sanctuary or at locations outside KUC.  Please contact the church office for information about weddings.
Seasonal Special Worship Services
Throughout the year, there will also be some special services offered that do not take place on a Sunday. Some of those are: Blue Christmas (for people who find the Christmas Season difficult), or Easter (Holy Week) Services like Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. 
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