The United Church of Canada has discerned new Vision and Mission Statements. The new call and vision statements speak to how the UCC boldly embodies the Christian story in this time, filled with the certainty of resurrection and hope for new life.
20Nov
Flood Relief and Support Efforts
We are all feeling stunned by the breadth of the devastation in our province. Who could have imagined that the roads would collapse, that major highways would be closed for days, that farms and animals be at risk, and the supply chain interrupted once again…
10Jul
Relief Efforts for Survivors of the Lytton Fire
Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc has generously opened their hearts and space to welcome the residents of Lytton who lost their homes and possessions in the devastating fire. Kamloops United Church is collecting money to purchase gift cards for gas, food, and clothing.
06Jun
Letter to The Hon. Carla Qualtrough from Crossroads
Crossroads Policy Board decided to take action in drafting a letter to our local MP, the Hon. Carla Qualtrough. This letter was sent on Friday, June 4, a week after the discovery of the remains of 215 children on the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.
01Jun
Remembering the 215
People across Canada are processing the devastating and heartbreaking news about the remains of 215 children buried at the Kamloops Residential School, and its impact on our Indigenous families, friends, colleagues and communities.
22Jun
Crossroads now in STEP-1B of Re-Opening Plan
Our goal is to maintain the safety of congregation members, staff, and all participants in our ministries. We do this by complying with public health guidance and communicating clearly, as required by our Regional Council.
10Jun
Leaders of United, Anglican and Lutheran Churches issue Joint Statement Acknowledging Racism in our Midst
We as church leaders, acknowledge the pain, frustrations and anger of our Black communities, and recognize that systemic anti-Black racism is prevalent in our context in Canada as well…
27May
Steps Toward Re-Opening
At the heart of Crossroads’ response to British Columbia’s Phase 2 reopening is the goal of maintaining the safety of congregation members, staff, and all participants in our ministries. We do this by complying with public health guidance and communicating clearly.
22Apr
Prayer Vigil for Nova Scotia
The unimaginable events in Nova Scotia have broken open hearts across the nation. There is no sense to be made of the horror, all we can do is join our broken hearts together.
17Mar
Dear Crossroads Members and Friends
Information about the ministry and life of Crossroads United Church as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the lives of all people in BC, Canada and across the world. Let us hold on to hope in the God who walks with each of us in this new time.