Children, Youth, Young Adult and Families are an essential component of the ministry at First†Metropolitan United Church.

We believe that children and youth are part of the body of Christ – a community in relationship with God through the gift of Jesus Christ, a community in which all members are valued and contribute to the whole …

All are the recipients of the church’s grace, but they are also participants and contributors to its life, mission and witness. The church must hold them in the same esteem as its adult participants. Taking children and youth and their gifts seriously is essential to the journey toward wholeness in the church …

– Adapted from the United Church of Canada “Children’s Ministry Vision”

On Sabbatical

Megumi Matsuo Saunders is on a much deserved Sabbatical Leave March, April and May  2010. During her absence, Kat Rainsberry is co-ordinating Sunday School and related matters. Many others will be looking after various parts of her ministry. If you have questions, please call Sharon at the Front Office 250.388.5188 ext. 221. She will contact the appropriate person. Megumi promises to come back “refreshed with new energy and new visions …”

As part of their leave, Allan and Megumi will leave March 16 for Turkey and Egypt to learn about St. Paul and the faith and mission of many early Christians and then to explore the roots of Hebrew/Christian faith. On Easter Sunday, they will be in Cappadocia, where ancient Christians created homes and chapels within the rocks.