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Seeker embodies West Coast Spirituality

Owner of Vancouver’s Banyen Books urges traditional church to open themselves to change.

Article by Douglas Todd – Vancouver Sun


Seeker embodies West Coast spirituality
DOUGLAS TODD dtodd@ vancouversun. com
The Vancouver Sun
19 Apr 2010

Kolin Lymworth, owner of Kitsilano’s 40-year-old Banyen Books and Sound, had not attended a Christian church service for a long time, let alone spoken to a group of 200 Anglicans and Lutherans. Yet Lymworth was intrigued by the invitation to share his…read more…

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First†Met Strategic Plan 2011

The Strategic Planning Committee, with the support of the Executive Council,  developed this plan containing our vision, mission, values and strategic direction of FirstMetropolitan. It provides a ten-year roadmap to enhance our journey for spiritual growth and active discipleship. The Council and staff will review progress quarterly and will review and update the plan annually as needed to ensure that we stay on course to 2020 Vision.

Following are Links to the Strategic Plan, as well as the various committees.

First†Met Strategic Plan 2011
Passed at AGM Feb 20, 2011

Committees Objectives:

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New Vistas 2011 Full Registration

Full Event Registration – 3 Sessions for $40

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Dr. Allison Rees – One Adult

Registration of one or more households at $10 each.

Please note: Due to the low cost of this event per household, we are unable to provide refunds.

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Dr. Allison Rees – 2 Adults

Registration for 2 people in one household at $15.

Please note: Due to the low cost of Registration for this event we are not able to provide refunds.

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Ray Simpson: Celtic Spirituality – Full Time

Full time Registration:

Please Note: First†Met Folk discount code is FM 2011

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Ray Simpson: Celtic Spirituality – Individual Sessions

Registration for one or two sessions

Please Note: First†Met Folk discount code is FM 2011

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Healing Touch for Families – Registration

Registration for the Family Unit

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Additional members of one family unit

 

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Healing Touch for Families – additional members

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New Vistas 2011 Individual Sessions

Please register for session three here:

Session Three: May 18, 2011

Suffering in Aging and Dying:

From the Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Aboriginal Perspectives

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