Dates: First and third Wednesday of monthTime(s): 8:30 amLocation: ABC Restaurant at Douglas and Burnside Men, join us for fellowship and food on the first and third Wednesday of each month. All men are welcome!
Apr 132011
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Apr 102011
The Newcomers Welcoming Network hosts several gatherings throughout the year for our newcomers. They are intimate, fun-filled gatherings that will give you an opportunity to meet others who may be new to our church, as well as our ministers and staff. Look for our display board, located in the concourse next to the interior entrance [...]
Apr 032011
Faith in Action is a group of people from many different faith communities in Greater Victoria with a shared concern for the poor and vulnerable in our society. Our focus is to advocate for BC income assistance programs and other anti-poverty initiatives that recognize the dignity and worth of all citizens. All who share this [...]
Apr 032011
First†Metropolitan United Church is active in inner-city outreach through its sponsorship of The Our Place Society (formerly The Open Door Inner City Ministry and The Upper Room Society). Our Place is affiliated with the United Church of Canada as a Community Ministry, and has a long history of support from our congregation. Our Place has [...]
Apr 022011
The United Church Women prepare three seasonal worship services at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday preceding Thanksgiving, Advent, and Lent. Members of our own congregation, other downtown churches and visitors are all invited to attend. A time of refreshments and fellowship begins at 10:00 a.m.
Apr 012011
The purpose of the Friendship Club is to enjoy the fellowship of its members. They meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Many interesting speakers have addressed them on topics related to travel, education, health, fitness and financial planning. During the nice weather they go on field trips and picnics around Victoria, [...]
Apr 012011
Persons who have been baptized and confirmed in other Christian traditions reaffirm their Baptismal vows as adults and are received into the United Church of Canada. Those who have been absent from the church for a number of years also are welcomed into our midst through Reaffirmation. We encourage you to address questions about Baptism, [...]
Mar 102011
For Children and Families Rally Sunday: Sunday School starts its new season on September 11, 2011. Registration and introduction. Drumming for a new Season and Turkey Dinner : Sep 18. Children’s Choir: practice on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 am Advent Event: Ethnic Heritage food, Advent Craft, games. Mardi Gras: Lunch, mask making, costume contest, [...]
Feb 132011
Date: Each SundayTime(s): Following the 11:00 am serviceLocation: First†Metropolitan United Church Fellowship Hall Did today’s sermon move you? Stimulate you? Make you think about your life in a different way? There will be an opportunity to informally discuss today’s sermon with others at coffee time in the Fellowship Hall. Look for our table. Facilitated by [...]
Feb 132011
A Time Set Apart, to Relax, Be Still and Listen Date: First and third Mondays of month, Sep through JuneTime(s): 1:30 to 3:00 pmLocation: First†Metropolitan United Church Chapel In our very busy lives, it can be difficult to hear the promptings of the spirit. We will practice coming to inner stilness so that we might hear [...]