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	<title>First†Metropolitan United Church &#187; Making Connections</title>
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		<title>United Church Women (UCW)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
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The purpose of the UCW as stated in its constitution is to unite women of the congregation for the total mission of the church and to provide a medium through which we may express our loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service. The UCW supports and cares for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Groups</title>
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People new to the congregation will find that joining one or more of the social groups is an excellent way to begin to feel part of our community. Our groups include:

	Acti-Mets
	Merry Mates 
	Friendship Club 
	QVC, a social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Christians and those wishing to explore their connection with God 

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The Ramblers
The Ramblers are an eclectic mix of people who love to walk. The group meets every three weeks at various locations around Lower Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.
The walks vary in difficulty from shorter walks on level ground to more challenging hikes on steep trails, such as to Heart Lake or [...]]]></description>
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Formed in 1947, this group still pursues the purpose of &#8220;sociability and fellowship within the ambience of the Church.&#8221; The Acti-Mets have a very interesting program of activities and many get-togethers at members&#8217; homes, luncheons at the Howard Johnson Hotel at 4070 Elk Lake Drive, Saanich or at the church throughout the year.
If you and [...]]]></description>
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