Join us on June 17 for a worship service on the church lawn.
Lunch and activities on the street beside the church.
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A special spring tea to celebrate the Queen’s birthday. Join us on Wednesday, May 23, 1:00 – 3:00, for cup of tea. Fun, fellowship, and etertainment by Marg Christensen and the Mustard Cutters.
Spring clean-up at Rock Lake United Church Camp. Saturday, May 5 at 10 am. Please bring a bag lunch, work gloves, rake, pruning shears, etc. If you want to see the AGM minutes of March 31, or see the Rock Lake United Church Camp Annual Report, they are available in the KUC office Kimberley creek has flooded and is flowing down Wallinger Ave. A dike quickly put up by the city has prevented church basement from filling with water.
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 Let us pause for a moment in prayer: Creator God, May we see today the depth of your love in even the smallest part of Creation. May we be awestruck by traces of your beauty in earth and sky. May we experience the eternity of your grace pulsing within each moment. And, may each moment be a blessing to us and a reminder of your ever-present and steadfast care for the world. With thanksgiving and reverence, we pray. Amen Continue reading Reflection: April 22 A heartfelt rendition of “What a Wonderful World” by the Kootenay Presbytery Choir, April 2012. The choir, with members of the Kimberley United Church choir along with singers from all over Kootenay Presbytery, was led by Choir Director, Laurel Ralston, and the Accompanist was Terry Macham. This video was recorded and posted on the website for Communities in Faith Pastoral Charge
Kootenay Presbytery met at KUC April 13 -15. Mardi Tindal, Moderator of the United Church of Canada was a special guest. Activities included a Peer Spirit workshop, much singing, and fine dining. Much thanks to all the volunteers who helped to host this event. To see more click Pictures
With assurance that the risen Christ is in our midst, we pray…
God of Easter surprise and wonder, on this joyous day we feel as if anything is possible. In the mystery and power of faith you encourage us to join with you in transforming our world with love and compassion. On this day the power of hope springs eternal and your love emboldens us to face the challenges and opportunities which we face day by day. In the name of the risen Christ, with faith and hope we pray. Amen The resurrection story from the Gospel of John that we heard this morning is my favourite telling of the Easter story. All four of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John include a story of Jesus’ resurrection but John’s version is the longest and most detailed account. It is also the most dramatic telling of the story. John includes all the flair and detail of a good story. There is suspense and foreboding, heightened anxiety and emotion, confusion, action, drama, and a surprise ending. In John’s version a single person, a woman (Mary Magdalene), approaches Jesus’ tomb early in the morning while it is still dark. These two details are very important. Continue reading Reflection : April 8 : Easter Let us pause for a moment in prayer: Gracious God, who bids us to follow Christ, we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem in triumph, welcomed with palms and shouts of praise. Today we greet him with joy knowing that his power is compassion. Guide us through this holy week and awaken within us the stirrings of hope, that trusting in your faithfulness we may be healed and transformed, daring to love in your name. Amen Continue reading Reflection: April 1 Palm Sunday There is a wisdom story about a pilgrim who set out on a long journey in search of peace, joy and love. The pilgrim walked for many weary miles, and time passed. Gradually, the young, lively steps became slower and more laboured. The pilgrim’s journey passed through landscapes that were not always happy ones. Through war. Through sickness. Through quarrels and rejections and separations. … But one morning, the pilgrim came to a little cottage at the wayside. Something about this little cottage attracted the pilgrim. It was as if it were lit up from the inside. Full of curiosity, the pilgrim went inside. And inside the cottage was a little shop, and behind the counter stood a shopkeeper. It was hard to judge the age – hard to even say for sure whether it was a man or a woman. There was an air of timelessness about the place. Continue reading Reflection: March 25 |
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