April 24, 2022 – Plura Hills
May 1, 2022 – Mount Paul
May 8, 2022 – Plura Hills
May 15, 2022 – Mount Paul
May 22, 2022 – Plura Hills
May 29, 2022 – Mount Paul
June 5, 2022 – Plura Hills
June 12, 2022 – Mount Paul
June 19, 2022 – Plura Hills
June 26, 2022 – Mount Paul
SUNDAY WORSHIP
This Sunday April 24, 2022 Worship Service will be at Plura Hills. We have returned to in person worship services on alternating Sundays at Mt Paul UC and Plura Hills. Sunday Service Worship Service will also be available by ZOOM at Mount Paul UC & PLURA Hills.
“BE ROOTED IN THE WORD” PLANT SALE – FUNDRAISER
The date for the Plant Sale is May 7, 2022 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Hot Dogs & Drinks will also be sold. . We need a 2-4 volunteers to help set up on Friday afternoon (or Saturday am if we don’t get access on Friday) , 2-4 volunteers to cook and sell hot dogs and 2 volunteers to help people with the plants. We have decided to open up tables to the general public so if anyone wants to sell plant/garden stuff, they can rent a table.
IN PERSON WORSHIP
The Management Team has considered worship service times, and decided to continue the alternating in person services with Plura Hills, with all services being at 10 am. See the attached schedule for where the service will be until the end of September. The Management team has also opted to continue requiring face masks to be worn during the service, despite the relaxing of the requirement from Provincial Health. This is to try to protect some of the more vulnerable in the congregation. They have elected to not require sign in for contact tracing.
Our Wider World…
Posting Prayers Weekly
This week we are praying for the ministry congregation of:
Trinity UC
(Creston, Merritt, Nanaimo, Port Coquitlam, Prince George, and Vernon).
As participants in the World Council of Churches, we are invited to remember and pray for the peoples of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
KUC – THE GREAT TOONIE SALE
KUC’s Thrift Shop is holding “The Great Toonie Sale.”
All untagged wearables are $2. All tagged wearables are $2 off.
Children’s clothing:
Sizes birth to 2T are 3 items for $1
Sizes 3T & up are 3 items for $2
The sale runs until the end of April.
KUC – “INDIGENOUS VOICES IN FASHION” IN JUNE
A fashion show celebrating 6 BC Indigenous fashion designers to wrap up the documentary called Indigenous Voices in Fashion.
About this event: Come and join an evening celebrating the exceptional fashion designers of BC at the breathtaking Quaaout Lodge and talking Rock Golf Resort in beautiful Chase BC on June 4, 2022! Here’s a link to the Eventbrite page for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous-voices-in-fashion-tickets-310240988147
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. Emily Cooke
[email protected] or [email protected]
PLURA Hills: 250 828-1123 Mt Paul: 250 376-2261
PLURA Hills: Tue to Fri 1 PM – 4 PM
Mt Paul: Tue to Fri 9 AM – 1 PM
Secretary: Margaret
[email protected]
Mt Paul – HOLY WEEK WORSHIP
Maundy Thursday-
The 3 United Churches in Kamloops will be having combined Holy Week services next week as follows: Maundy Thursday service on Thursday April 14, 2022 at 7 PM, in person at KUC, and streamed on their YouTube channel,
Good Friday-
In person Good Friday Service at 10 am at Mount Paul, and available by Zoom link. The links for these services will be emailed next week prior to the services.
EASTER Sunday-
DID YOU KNOW Rev. Emily is sick, and as a result some changes to Easter services have been made. You are invited to attend KUC at 10 AM Sunday in person, or join their YouTube Broadcast for Easter Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgqZaVlnHfg
The tentative date for the Plant Sale is May 7, 2022 from 10 AM – 2 PM Hot Dogs & Drinks will also be available. We are looking for sale volunteers & cooks.
Mt Paul – SUNDAY VOLUNTEER MINISTRY SCHEDULE & REVISED VOLUNTEER MINISTRY FORMS
A new schedule will be created covering 6 months (May 1, 2022 to October 30, 2022).
Start thinking how you can share your gifts and talents. Please ask Rev. Emily how you can help. It is important to send in your information by email AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as to which duty/duties you would like to volunteer for. The deadline for submitting your interests is APRIL 11, 2022. The revised Volunteer Ministry Form is included below with the Announcements.
Mt Paul – IN PERSON WORSHIP
The Management Team has considered worship service times, and decided to continue the alternating in person services with Plura Hills, with all services being at 10 am. See the attached schedule for where the service will be until the end of September. The Management team has also opted to continue requiring face masks to be worn during the service, despite the relaxing of the requirement from Provincial Health. This is to try to protect some of the more vulnerable in the congregation. They have elected to not require sign in for contact tracing.
Our Wider World…
Posting Prayers Weekly
This week we are praying for New Life and Resurrection in the Church! As participants in the World Council of Churches, we are invited to remember and pray for the peoples of:
Belarus,
Moldova,
Russia,
and Ukraine.
KUC – THE GREAT TOONIE SALE
KUC’s Thrift Shop is holding “The Great Toonie Sale.”
All untagged wearables are $2. All tagged wearables are $2 off. Children’s clothing: Sizes birth to 2T are 3 items for $1 Sizes 3T & up are 3 items for $2
The sale runs until the end of April.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. Emily Cooke
email: [email protected] or [email protected]
PLURA Hills: Tue to Fri 1 PM – 4 PM
Mt Paul: Tue to Fri 9 AM – 1 PM
Contact numbers:
PLURA Hills: 250 828-1123
Mt Paul: 250 376-2261
Secretary: Margaret Pel
email: [email protected]
Telephone: 250 376-2261
website: www.mtpauluc.ca
Good Afternoon Everyone
Here is the link for the Good Friday service
Time: April 15, 2022 10:00 AM – for both and Mt Paul UC and Plura Hills Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
IN PERSON CHURCH WORSHIP LOCATIONS
10:00 AM SUNDAYS
THE SERVICE WILL ALSO BE BROADCAST ON ZOOM EACH SUNDAY, AND A LINK SENT OUT WEEKLY
April 15, 2022 (Good Friday 10:00 am) – Mount Paul
April 17, 2022 – Mount Paul (in person service cancelled due to illness. please see post with service updates)
April 24, 2022 – Plura Hills
May 1, 2022 – Mount Paul
May 8, 2022 – Plura Hills
May 15, 2022 – Mount Paul
May 22, 2022 – Plura Hills
May 29, 2022 – Mount Paul
June 5, 2022 – Plura Hills
June 12, 2022 – Mount Paul
June 19, 2022 – Plura Hills
June 26, 2022 – Mount Paul
July 3, 2022 – Plura Hills
July 10, 2022 – Mount Paul
July 17, 2022 – Plura Hills
July 24, 2022 – Mount Paul
July 31, 2022 – Plura Hills
August 7, 2022 – Mount Paul
August 14, 2022 – Plura Hills
August 21, 2022 – Mount Paul
August 28, 2022 – Plura Hills
September 4, 2022 – Mount Paul
September 11, 2022 – Plura Hills
September 18, 2022 – Mount Paul
September 25, 2022 – Plura Hills
Life & Ministry of Mt Paul United Church
Week of April 3, 2022 – April 10, 2022
SUNDAY WORSHIP
April 10 , 2022
IN-PERSON Worship Service will be at PLURA HILLS. We have returned to in person worship services on alternating Sundays. The Worship Service will also be available by ZOOM a. Rev. Emily will be leading the service at 10:00 AM for both.
DID YOU KNOW
DID YOU KNOW that in February our offerings were $3,283.50 and our payroll expenses were $7,454.73. We also paid our 2022 insurance premium of $2,385.
Mt Paul – “BE ROOTED IN THE WORD” PLANT SALE – FUNDRAISER
Looking for volunteers to start cuttings and plant seeds now for a plant sale. exact date TO BE DECIDED. Will also be looking for sale volunteers later once date is set.
Mt Paul – SUNDAY VOLUNTEER MINISTRY SCHEDULE & REVISED VOLUNTEER MINISTRY FORMS
A new schedule will be created covering 6 months (May 1, 2022 to October 30, 2022).
Start thinking how you can share your gifts and talents. Please ask Rev. Emily how you can help. It is important to send in your information by email AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as to which duty/duties you would like to volunteer for. The deadline for submitting your interests is APRIL 10, 2022. The revised Volunteer Ministry Form will be emailed with the Announcements on
April 10, 2022. They are also posted to our website.
THURSDAYS IN BLACK
You are encouraged to continue wearing black on Thursdays to protest cultures of violence (all kinds) and abuse. To learn more, visit Thursdays black 
Our Wider World…
Posting Prayers Weekly
This week we are praying for the ministry congregation of:
St. Paul’s UC (Burns Lake, Princeton, Sidney),
St. Stephen’s UC (Qualicum Beach, Vancouver),
and Steveston UC.
As participants in the World Council of Churches, we are invited to remember and pray for the peoples of The Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. Emily Cooke
email: [email protected] or [email protected]
PLURA Hills: Tue to Fri 1 PM – 4 PM
Mt Paul: Tue to Fri 9 AM – 1 PM
Contact numbers:
PLURA Hills: 250 828-1123
Mt Paul: 250 376-2261
Secretary: Margaret
email: [email protected]
Telephone: 250 376-2261
website: www.mtpauluc.ca
Volunteer Ministry for Sunday Service
As we resume in person worship services, we require volunteers to carry out the vital duties listed below. We encourage you to offer your gifts and talents in service of your church wherever you can. Without you these duties will not be able to be completed.
Please consider how you might be part of our Sunday ministry. The new Schedule is being prepared for May 1, 2022 to October 30, 2022. Please indicate your interests so you can be included on the new list. Training will be provided as needed.
Volunteers are vital to a meaningful worship experience. Volunteers need to inform the office of any changes, holiday dates or special instructions.
NAME: _________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________________
______USHER/GREETER: A shared position. Arrive at approximately 10:30 a.m. to greet at the door, assist with nametags and other info. Welcome newcomers and visitors & show them to coffee and if possible introduce them around. Ensure visitors sign the visitor sheet. Hand out bulletins. Seat latecomers. Take up the offering. Ensure that the main door is locked after worship service.
______PRAYER: Prayers of the People offered by Mt. Paul congregants. A rewarding experience for all. These heart-felt prayers enrich our services. Rev. Emily will offer some training for this rewarding experience for those that request it.
______READER: Arrive at 10:30 a.m. Read given Scripture texts for the day. Rev. Emily will provide all materials.
______TELLER: (2 people or a couple) count offerings immediately after worship service, record contributions on sheets provided and make a deposit to the bank. Training will be provided for new tellers.
______COFFEE: (2 people or a couple) Prepare coffee, tea, juice for after worship service. If desired supply simple refreshments i.e. muffins, cookies or breads. Simple is best. Clean up afterwards.
______COMMUNION SERVERS: (4 people) help prepare the bread, juice, serve communion during worship, and clean up.
______RECYCLING: For one month, responsible for picking up and taking into recycling our collection of cans and bottles in the office.
______CHAIRS: Set up chairs prior to Sunday Service. Chairs may be set up either Saturday or before 10:30 AM Sunday.
Holiday Dates and/or Special Instructions:
______________________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: That Volunteers will be required to find their own replacements if they are unable to make it on the assigned date.
Completed Sheets can be emailed to [email protected], phone Margaret at the church at 250-376-2261 with your interests, and dates you are not available, or mail the completed form to Mt Paul United Church, 140 Laburnum Street, Kamloops, BC, V2B 1G4. Completed forms must be received before April 10, 2022 in order to have the schedule ready for April 24, 2022.
Life & Ministry of Mt Paul United Church
Here at Mt Paul
SUNDAY WORSHIP
April 3, 2022 Worship Service will be at Mt. Paul in person. We have returned to in person worship services on alternating Sundays at Mt Paul UC and Plura Hills. Sunday Service Worship Service will also be available by ZOOM for both churches. Rev. Emily will be leading the service at 10:00 AM. Wilf F will be playing the piano for us.
BIKE EXCHANGE-A Bike Exchange was held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 between 9 AM – 2 PM in the Mt. Paul United Church Parking Lot. 3 bikes were donated to the exchange but no bikes were given out so those 3 bikes were given to the Women’s Shelter. Thanks to the volunteers from Kamloops Community Bike Collective for their efforts.
“BE ROOTED IN THE WORD” PLANT SALE – FUNDRAISER
Looking for volunteers to start cuttings and plant seeds now for a plant sale near the end of April/beginning of May exact date TO BE DECIDED. Will also be looking for sale volunteers later. A signup sheet will be circulated to see if there is sufficient support to carry the event off.
SUNDAY VOLUNTEER MINISTRY SCHEDULE & REVISED VOLUNTEER MINISTRY FORMS
A new schedule will be created covering 6 months (May 1, 2022 to October 30, 2022).
Start thinking how you can share your gifts and talents. Please ask Rev. Emily how you can help. It is important to send in your information by email AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as to which duty/duties you would like to volunteer for. The deadline for submitting your interests is APRIL 10, 2022. The revised Volunteer Ministry Form will be emailed with the Announcements on March 27, April 3, and April 10, 2022.
Our Wider World…
Posting Prayers Weekly
This week we are praying for the ministry congregation of: St. John’s Sunshine Coast, St. John’s UC (Grand Forks, Sidney), St. Mary’s Anglican/UCSM (Sorrento), and St. Michael’s Care Home. As participants in the World Council of Churches, we are invited to remember and pray for the peoples of Czechia, Poland, and Slovakia.
KUC – 31st~ “Y’all Better Quiet Down!” Invitation
An upcoming event by the Ask Wellness Society 2SLGBTQ+ Support Program: Y’all Better Quiet Down! On March 31st we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility, a day to recognize the importance of inclusion and highlight the voices of transgender people.
On March 31st at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM), join us for “Y’all Better Quiet Down!” We will watch an inspiring speech by Sylvia Rivera. This short film will be followed by the movie “She’s A Boy I Knew”. This event will be held at the Kamloops Film Society (The Paramount Theatre) with tickets being by donation.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.thekfs.ca/movie/5857/.
PLEASE CHECK THE KUC WEBSITE FOR THIS ARTICLE AND FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. Emily Cooke
email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
PLURA Hills: Tue to Fri 1 PM – 4 PM 250 828-1123
Mt Paul: Tue to Fri 9 AM – 1 PM 250 376-2261
Secretary: Margaret
email: [email protected] 250 376-2261
website: www.mtpauluc.ca
Chairpersons:
Betty G
Karen M
Prayer Requests:
Karen M
Service Requests:
Merle B
Card Ministry:
Gaetan G
Brenda R
Other Team Members:
Donalda J
Janet B
Life & Ministry of Mt Paul United Church
Week of March 20, 2022 – March 27, 2022
Here at Mt Paul
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday March 27, 2022 Worship Service will be at Plura Hills as we are alternating in person worship services between Mt Paul UC and Plura Hills. Sunday Service Worship Service will also be available by ZOOM. Rev. Emily will be leading the service at 10:00 AM. Wilf Froese will be playing the piano for us.
BIKE EXCHANGE MARCH 26, 2022 A Bike Exchange will be held between 9 AM – 2 PM in the Mt. Paul United Church Parking Lot.
Between 9 AM – 10 AM – Donate Bikes
Between 10 AM – 2 PM- Bike selection
How it works:
– Donate your gently used bikes (outgrown, under-used, kids or adults, but in good working order & Pick out a new bike.
– A donation of an adult bike IS REQUIRED to pick a new adult bike out. (*new)
– Limited by supply and you are not ensured a bike.
– Please do not drop bikes off in advance.
“BE ROOTED IN THE WORD” PLANT SALE – FUNDRAISER
Looking for volunteers to start cuttings and plant seeds now for a plant sale near the end of April/beginning of May exact date TO BE DECIDED. Will also be looking for sale volunteers later (after bike exchange). We will need many seedlings and houseplants to sell if we are to raise decent amount of funds. Paper pots & seeds available. Please let Kathleen know if you’re willing to nuture some plants until end of April/beginning of May.
Our Wider World…
Posting Prayers Weekly
This week we are praying for the ministry congregation of: St. Andrew’s-Wesley UC,
St. Columbia UC (Grand Forks),
St. David’s by the Lake,
St. David’s UC (West Vancouver),
St. George’s UC (Courtenay),
and St. John-Gaulbert SM (Port McNeill).
As participants in the World Council of Churches, we are invited to remember and pray for the peoples of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
KUC – UKRAINE CRISIS ~ UNITED CHURCH RESPONSE
The invasion of Ukraine is costing precious lives and creating a humanitarian crisis as people flee to safety. Many have lost friends, loved ones, and property; struggle to meet their basic needs, and face an uncertain future. United Church Mission & Service partners are responding to the rapidly unfolding crisis. You can help. Right now, people urgently need shelter, clean water, food, and medical attention. Please show your support by making a gift today.
Donate:
Online via https://united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/ukraine-crisis
Phone 416-231-5931 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738 and use your Visa or MasterCard.
Send a cheque or money order to:
The United Church of Canada
Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
Please be sure to note “Emergency Response—Ukraine” on the face of your cheque.
KUC – PIT STOP
“On March 8, 2020 PIT Stop changed their program because of COVID from dine in to take out meals. On March 20, 2022 they will be doing their first “dine in” dinner in two years. They are both nervous and excited. They thank all the wonderful teams and volunteers who have prepared and served the meals. They thank everyone for their undying support – KUC,
Kamloops Food Bank, and the United Way. Thank you to everyone who donated take away containers, money, food and everything else that they really, really needed.
KUC – VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR MERRIT ON SATURDAYS
Here is a note from Paris Perry, senior minister of the Nicola Valley Evangelical Church. KUC is part of a group of Kamloops Churches which have been meeting and providing assistance to Merritt through local churches in that community.
“As the snow has melted and the mud is thawing, we as a church have planned an initiative to help those in our community who are still wrestling with the flood.
Beginning March 19th and for four consecutive Saturdays, we hare running a program called
March In, Mud Out.
We will be going to homes and helping them move the mud that is in the yards and to haul it to the street. The city will come along and remove the mud if it is at the curb.
We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to sign up to help with this initiative.
If you could post this in your church information they can sign up online, or by calling the church’s office.
Here is a link to sign up: http://www.nicolavalleyefc.com/march-in-mud-out.html
Thank you for the support you folks in Kamloops have been giving to our community.
Paris Perry”
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev. Emily Cooke
email: [email protected] or [email protected]
PLURA Hills: Tue to Fri 1 PM – 4 PM
Mt Paul: Tue to Fri 9 AM – 1 PM
PLURA Hills: 250 828-1123 Mt Paul: 250 376-2261
After hours PASTORAL EMERGENCY ONLY: 250 837-1190
Secretary: Margaret
email: [email protected]
Telephone: 250 376-2261
website: www.mtpauluc.ca
“Be Rooted in the Word” Plant Sale – fundraiser
Looking for volunteers to start cuttings and plant seeds now for a plant sale near end of April/beginning of May. exact date TBD. will also be looking for sale volunteers later. (after bike exchange)
