A Workshop about Radical Hospitality “We show hospitality to strangers not merely because they need it, but because we need it, too.” St. Benedict’s Rule suggests that everyone who comes to our lives – the poor, the traveler, the curious, those of a different religion, social class or education – should be welcomed in, not […]
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You don’t need to be an expert – this is a fun tournament to raise funds for our family sponsorships, including a Yemeni family. It is free to enter the tournament, but participants are encouraged to collect pledges from friends, family, co-workers, and neighbours. Those collecting pledges are entered in a draw for prizes including […]
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Join us for an afternoon concert of Christmas music performed with hand bells and vocal choirs. The Alleluia Ringers, under the direction of Nikki Attwell, and Alleluia Singers directed by Frances Chiasson will perform carols followed by refreshments in the church hall. Part of our Concerts at the Corner series. Admission by donation at the door. For information, phone […]
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First United’s Affirm Committee is hosting a potluck dinner Monday, November 19 at 5:30pm followed by the screening of the documentary film “Belonging in the Body: Transgender Journeys of Faith.” Following the 60-minute film, we are excited to have Beth Carlson-Malena, who’s the director of community for Generous Space Ministries, who created the video, with […]
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The Central Okanagan Refugee Committee (CORC), a consortium of United Churches (Winfield United, Rutland United and First United Kelowna) have worked together for almost two decades sponsoring refugees through the United Church of Canada as a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) with Canadian Immigration (CIC). The first refugee family from Syria, the Alshahouds, a family of 7, arrived […]
https://firstunitedkelowna.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Anas-Pride-Parade-1-e1548782301259.jpg5491197Donald Schmidthttp://firstunited.spindev.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/LogoArtboard-1FUC-Logo-300x65.pngDonald Schmidt2018-08-20 01:36:472019-01-29 12:18:31Most recent refugee sponsored, Anas Qartoumeh to be Grand Marshall of Kelowna's Pride Parade
Ever wonder who wrote the Bible? When it was written down? Did you know the Bible was the first book ever printed mechanically? That it has been translated into more than 2,000 languages? What makes it so special? These are some of the questions we explored at our week-long Vacation Adventure held August 20-24. Twenty […]
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Heritage Building The historic place is the First United Church and the adjacent church hall and Sunday school, begun in stages between 1909 and 1929 in the Gothic Revival and Tudor Revival styles, and located at 721 Bernard Avenue, at the corner of Richter Street, in Kelowna’s historic North Central neighbourhood. Heritage Value: The First […]
Living Hospitality in the Way of Jesus: Inclusive? Radical? Transforming?
/in Event, News /by Donald SchmidtA Workshop about Radical Hospitality “We show hospitality to strangers not merely because they need it, but because we need it, too.” St. Benedict’s Rule suggests that everyone who comes to our lives – the poor, the traveler, the curious, those of a different religion, social class or education – should be welcomed in, not […]
Scrabble Tournament Fundraiser for Refugee Family Sponsorship
/in Event, News, Outreach /by Donald SchmidtYou don’t need to be an expert – this is a fun tournament to raise funds for our family sponsorships, including a Yemeni family. It is free to enter the tournament, but participants are encouraged to collect pledges from friends, family, co-workers, and neighbours. Those collecting pledges are entered in a draw for prizes including […]
Ringing and Singing for Christmas
/in Event, News /by Donald SchmidtJoin us for an afternoon concert of Christmas music performed with hand bells and vocal choirs. The Alleluia Ringers, under the direction of Nikki Attwell, and Alleluia Singers directed by Frances Chiasson will perform carols followed by refreshments in the church hall. Part of our Concerts at the Corner series. Admission by donation at the door. For information, phone […]
This Halloween We T.P’d the Church
/in News, Outreach /by Donald SchmidtTransgendered People in the Church
/in Event, News, Outreach /by Donald SchmidtFirst United’s Affirm Committee is hosting a potluck dinner Monday, November 19 at 5:30pm followed by the screening of the documentary film “Belonging in the Body: Transgender Journeys of Faith.” Following the 60-minute film, we are excited to have Beth Carlson-Malena, who’s the director of community for Generous Space Ministries, who created the video, with […]
Most recent refugee sponsored, Anas Qartoumeh to be Grand Marshall of Kelowna’s Pride Parade
/in News /by Donald SchmidtThe Central Okanagan Refugee Committee (CORC), a consortium of United Churches (Winfield United, Rutland United and First United Kelowna) have worked together for almost two decades sponsoring refugees through the United Church of Canada as a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) with Canadian Immigration (CIC). The first refugee family from Syria, the Alshahouds, a family of 7, arrived […]
The Great Bibleland Dig
/in News /by Donald SchmidtEver wonder who wrote the Bible? When it was written down? Did you know the Bible was the first book ever printed mechanically? That it has been translated into more than 2,000 languages? What makes it so special? These are some of the questions we explored at our week-long Vacation Adventure held August 20-24. Twenty […]
Heritage Designation
/1 Comment/in News /by [email protected]Heritage Building The historic place is the First United Church and the adjacent church hall and Sunday school, begun in stages between 1909 and 1929 in the Gothic Revival and Tudor Revival styles, and located at 721 Bernard Avenue, at the corner of Richter Street, in Kelowna’s historic North Central neighbourhood. Heritage Value: The First […]