Brian Shields

Mar 132012
 

Song of Faith Mysterious God, beyond our grasp, eluding our description, yet in your love, you reach to us, invite us to relation. Creating cosmos out of void, the universe set ringing, by God our source, our harmony, How can we keep from singing? Holy One, we give you names – God; Father, Son, and [...]

Feb 162012
 

New to FirstMet? Come, join other newcomers for refreshments, conversation and an opportunity to meet our staff. We will be sharing information about First Metropolitan United Church and the programs we offer. Gathering follows the 11 am service and is in the Doreene McLeod Room. Dates are to be announced, usually one is in the [...]

Feb 112012
 
Art As Spiritual Practice!

Art As Spiritual Practice! “Lovers find secret places inside this violent world where they make transactions with beauty.” – Rumi   Do you like to paint, play with crayons, do collage, play with clay?  This group is about experiencing the presence of Spirit working through us as we create.  It’s about playing, exploring, and having [...]

Oct 202011
 
Youth Confirmation 2012

2011- 12 Youth Confirmation Program Our 2012 class is nearing completion.  We have explored such questions as: Who am I? What gives purpose and meaning in my life? What type of person do I want to be? What does it mean to be a disciple? What does it mean to be part of faith community? [...]

Oct 152011
 
Being the Church Today and Tomorrow

Being the Church Today and Tomorrow A day event for exploring fresh visions and practical tools for being church in the world of today and tomorrow. Saturday Nov. 19    9:15 am – 3:45 pm Lunch provided Allan Saunders, Leanne Benoit, Joan Mason, Harvey Benoit, Kate Kimberley and Megumi Matsuo Saunders will share highlights of their [...]

Sep 262011
 
Diana Butler Bass Webinar

Tuesday October 25, 2011 – Tuesday October 25, 2011 Map and Directions | Register Description: On Tuesday, October 25th, EDGE will be co-hosting a 2 hour web event with Diana Butler Bass in partnership with the Center for Progressive Renewal. Like other aspects of modern life, religion is going through a challenging period of change, [...]

Sep 112011
 
Youth News Notes August 31, 2011

Dear Children, Youth, Young Adults, Parents, Grandparents and Guardians,           Congregational Camp 2011 June          Rendezvous Youth & Young Adults Conference at Toronto Emmanuel College (missing Paul & Hayley Henderson)                                    Welcome to a new season!    Hope all of you are doing well. I have heard  so many of you have [...]

Sep 112011
 

  Hi Mothers with preschoolers,                                              This Friday, May 18,  we will have Mothers Morning Out with Rhythm Band.  Our gatherings usually are 1st & 3rd Friday morning 9:30 to 11:30am. MMO starts at 9:30. However, we will have a Rhythm Band session from 10:30 with children & mothers together.   This Sunday is PD day for [...]

Sep 102011
 

  Hope all of you received email Newsletter for this fall schedule and events. Just a reminder of wonderful starting up season.  This morning, we had Mothers Morning Out with Rhythm Band. Great gathering! Sept 11 Rally Sunday (Sunday School starts up) and other important events including Turkey dinner on Sept.18 for fundraising. If you [...]