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 [...]
Formed in 1947, this group still pursues the purpose of “sociability and fellowship within the ambience of the Church.” The Acti-Mets have a very interesting program of activities and many get-togethers at members’ homes, luncheons at the Howard Johnson Hotel at 4070 Elk Lake Drive, Saanich or at the church throughout the year. If you [...]
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!
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, [...]
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, [...]
Children and youth are involved in our services every Sunday, but play a special role on some special Sundays during the year. Rally Sunday: Sunday School Starts Second Sunday of September Children’s Sunday: Closest Sunday to November 20th UN Children’s Day White Gift Sunday: First or Second Sunday of December. Christmas Eve Family Service: December [...]
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 [...]
For many years, Metropolitan United Church served as the home of the Metropolitan Basketball Teams. Newly renamed the First†Metropolitan United Basketball Teams, upwards of 12 to 17 teams practice weekly in the Fellowship Hall and play at a local high school. This service is an “outreach” to the community, giving neighbourhood youth an outlet of [...]
Other Opportunities for Children and Youth Camp Pringle, in Shawnigan Lake, provides opportunities for children, youth, adults and families to experience a closer relationship to God, themselves, other people and the natural world in a Christian setting. For full details on year round and summer programs, click here. There were two George Pringles, father and [...]