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 [...]
Discover Your Spiritual Style Two-Part Series Sundays Sept 11 & 25 ~ 12:45 – 2:45 pm Led by: Leanne Benoit & Allan Saunders “Why is an experience spiritual for one person but not another?” “How might I nurture my spiritual life?” “What are my growing edges?” Our spiritual styles impact the ways in which we [...]
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 [...]
New Vistas is a series of ‘lunch and learn’ forums for older adults in Victoria, B.C. Older adults are invited to explore spiritual issues from an interfaith perspective and connect with like-minded souls in a peaceful, scenic setting. It’s an opportunity to make new friends and renew old friendships through lively dialogue and over a [...]