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 [...]
The Communications and Media Assistant will be responsible for creating visuals, short videos and promotional materials including PowerPoint slides, flyers and brochures, operating the visuals system in the sanctuary Sunday mornings, downloading, editing and copying livestreamed programs and services, and other related tasks. Download a full listing of expected responsibilities. The assistant will report to [...]
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 [...]
You may contact First†Met staff directly by telephone, or you may send an e-mail. General enquiries may be sent to sharon at firstmetvictoria.com (please substitute the @ sign for the word ‘at’. Staff (sorted alphabetically by surname) Telephone +1 (250) 388.5188 Leanne Benoit, Minister of Pastoral Care and Shared Worship ext. 225 Katya Rumyantseva, Assistant [...]
Frances Pollet’s goal is “to reach the highest levels of performance standards in a variety of choral repertoire.” This goal is expressed in the artistry of the church choir, the Pringle Bells and the First†Metropolitan United Vocal Ensemble. In addition, she and the First†Met Music Team inivte a variety of guest artists, from within the [...]
Leanne Benoit joined our Ministry Staff at First†Met on July 1st, 2011. Her depth of spirit and gifts for ministry are well-suited to the position here. Her background includes considerable experience and service within the United Church and broader community. Leanne completed her studies for diaconal ministry at the Centre for Christian Studies in 2009. [...]
Allan delights in stories — the stories of people’s lives. Stories of unexpected turns, challenges encountered, tough decisions made, love and friendship offered, lives renewed. He listens to those stories for hints of insights gained about the nature of our souls and the nature of our God. Allan believes in a God who is full [...]
Allan Saunders – Lead Minister Leanne Benoit – Minister of Shared Worship and Pastoral Care Megumi Matsuo Saunders – Children, Youth, Young Adults and Family Minister Emily MacDonald – Health and Wellness Advocate Frances Pollet – Minister of Music