Now in its 10th year, the music bursary program runs from October 1 to April 30. We invite young folks involved in music programs to audition in mid-September. The program gives music students an opportunity to engage in the church community and develop their skills in a supportive environment, while also defraying some of the [...]
Date: Jun 22-24, 2012 Times: 6:30 pm Friday to 5:00 pm Sunday Location: Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake Once again, it is time for our very popular Congregational Camp at Camp Pringle at Shawnigan Lake. Each year, we welcome campers of all ages from newly born to 90+ for a weekend of fun, with gathering times, [...]
Date: Apr 21, 2012 Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Location: First Unitarian Church, 5575 West Saanich Rd, Victoria New and more experienced handbell ringers have a unique opportunity to attend one or more of the three handbell workshops being offered in Victoria by Nancy Kirkner. Nancy Kirkner is a solo handbell artist based in Seattle. One [...]
Date: Jul 11, 2012 Time: 7:30 pm Location: First Metropolitan United Church Sanctuary Held every two years, the Kathamixw Choral Competition and Concerts held in Powell River bring together some of the best choral groups from around the globe. We are privileged to have choirs from Australia and Mexico coming to Victoria to share their [...]
Date: Apr 18 and 25, 2012 Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: Chapel, First Metropolitan United Church Join author, professor and workshop leader Thomas Attig for two interactive workshops on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Thomas Attig, known for his writings about loss and grief, has taught about ethics at the end of life [...]
Date: April 1, 2012 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm Location: Doreene Mcleod Rm, First Metropolitan United Church How do we express the hope that is within us? How do we describe our faith? Our words always fall short when it comes to expressing our faith. yet words are key instruments in pointing toward the sacred [...]
Celtic spirituality challenges the spirit and soothes the soul. On the first Friday of the month from October to May, First†Metropolitan United Church offers a Celtic Vespers service in the chapel. This is a quiet, meditative service of prayer and song. The service is based on the resources of the Iona Community and uses Gaelic melodies. [...]
The members of the Pringle Bell ensemble, under the leadership of Frances Pollet, meet for practice on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. These talented folk occasionally play during the 11:00 a.m. service or accompany the choral anthems four times a year in the Holy seasons of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lent and Easter. They also greatly enjoy [...]
Date: Sunday Mornings Time(s): 9:30 to 10:30 am Location: First†Metropolitan United Church A children’s choir offers children aged 7 to 12 an opportunity to sing. It provides young musicians with a high quality choral experience and exposure to music that celebrates the presence of God in our world. Co-sponsored by the Music Team and Children [...]
This ensemble conducted by Fran Pollet is already well-known for its renditions of traditional hymns, spirituals and folk songs which they have performed during church services and at Epiphany Explorations. The ensemble has released two CDs titled When the Stars Fall and Canticle, available at a cost of $20 from the church office.