Summer Strollers at Willows Beach Date: Thursdays from mid-May to September Time(s): 10:30 to 11:45 a.m Location: Willows Beach, Oak Bay This popular strolling program is for folks who like to stroll and enjoy the views. Some bring their canes, others their walkers, and yet others are just a little slower than they were 5 [...]
Emily has worked in the community for most of her career. For the past 11 years, she was a home care nurse, case manager, manager and clinical leader for the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Most recently, she was the clinical leader at the Victoria Health unit for the Quick Response Team, the Regional Resource for [...]
Working in the Spirit We have a partnership among ordered ministers, staff associates, administration staff and volunteer leaders to carry out our mission as a centre of spiritual growth and active discipleship. The governance of the church, carried out in accordance with the bylaws of the United Church of Canada has five essential functions: Policy [...]
Born as a third generation Christian in Nara, Japan, Megumi (pronounced: Meg-oo-me) has lived across Canada over the last 35 years. Her focus here is on Children, Youth, Young Adults & Families Ministry. She has trained as a teacher and a Christian educator. She loves being with children and youth and those who are interested in [...]
Sunday School starts at the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Children and youth sit with their parents at the beginning of the service. During the “Time for Young People” children and youth come forward for a special time. After this, they go to their own classroom with their teachers. We have classes for Nursery (ages birth [...]
Date: Thursdays, Month of July, 2011Time(s): 7:00 pmLocation: First†Metropolitan United Church A Free Event Join us to watch unforgettable, award-winning films. The selection of films varies from year to year but usually includes Hollywood features as well as some lesser-known independent or foreign films. Our Movie Nights are provided free of charge, so that they [...]
College and Career Group: Meets once a month after the 11:00 a.m. service, with light lunch and discussion/activities. First gathering Sep 11 at 12:30. ContactMegumi Matsuo Saunders, Children, Youth and Family Ministry250.388.5188 ext. 235
Youth are led by our trained Youth Leaders. Junior Youth Group (Grades 4-7): Meets twice a month (usually 1st and 3rd Fridays) on Friday evenings at 6:30 pm with leaders Jeanie Smith and Sarah Wyatt. Jeanie is a third year philosophy major at UVic and a member of Comox United Church. Her love of working with [...]
The Spiritual Care committee sponsors a knitting group that meets to make scarves, hats, socks, toques, mittens, gloves, dishcloths, children’s sweaters, booties, lap robes for here and abroad. We meet once a month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at First†Metropolitan United Church. Check the events calendar for the upcoming dates. We have worked on afghans [...]
Formed in 1947, this group still pursues the purpose of “sociability and fellowship within the ambience of the Church.” The Acti-Mets have a very interesting program of activities and many get-togethers at members’ homes, luncheons at the Howard Johnson Hotel at 4070 Elk Lake Drive, Saanich or at the church throughout the year. If you [...]