Retreat Day, Saturday, June 9, 2012 “Betwixt and Between” – Being in Liminal Space “It’s not so much that we’re afraid of change or so in love with the old ways, but it’s that place in between that we fear . . . . It’s like being between trapezes. It’s Linus when his blanket is [...]
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: Mar 18, 2012 Time: 10:45 -12:15; 2:00 – 3:00 pm, and 7:00 -9:00 pm Location: First Metropolitan United Church First Met is partnering with the Inter-Cultural Association, the Victoria Storytellers’ Guild and Arbutus Singers to present a day of activities in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and World Storytelling [...]
New to FirstMet? Come, join other newcomers for refreshments, conversation and an opportunity to meet our staff. We will be sharing information about First Metropolitan United Church and the programs we offer. Gathering follows the 11 am service and is in the Doreene McLeod Room. Dates are to be announced, usually one is in the [...]
Are you suffering from depression or anxiety? Are you a couple struggling to separate or restore your relationship, Do you have issues with alcohol and drug dependency, anger management? Do you need assistance with conflict resolution or mediating a conflict? Karl Ireland has a Master’s degree in Counselling and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. He [...]
Tai Chi Class (Tai Chi Chuen) Date: Mondays and Wednesdays Time(s): 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: First†Metropolitan United Church Join other men and women in learning Tai Chi to improve their inner and outer balance, while also having fun! Newcomers always welcome. Speak to Carol Halvorson (250) 386-6670 for more information. There are no [...]
The Ramblers is a group of First/Met outdoor enthusiasts who meet once a month for a walk in the woods, along a beach, or on occasion we even hike up a mountain. Previous adventures have included walks around Thetis/Beaver Lake, Matheson Lake, treks along French Beach, a hike up Mt. Finlayson and along the Gowlland [...]
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!
In the past there has been great misunderstanding between the Christian community and the gay and lesbian community. This has led to much abuse, both ways, so that it has been difficult to be “out” as a gay, bisexual, lesbian or transgendered person in the Christian community or as a Christian in the gay and [...]
There are two UCW units which meet regularly, each group meeting on a different day and at a different time. The purpose of these groups is Christian fellowship, Bible study, spiritual growth, outreach and community service. They also do fundraising to help in areas within our church. Mildred Mossop meets on the third Monday of [...]