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		<title>The Sacrament of Communion</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the Last Supper, Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples and invited them to break bread and drink wine together in remembrance of Him. We observe this sacrament in the United Church. At First†Metropolitan United Church, we practice an &#8220;open table,&#8221; that is, we invite all those who seek to follow in Christ&#8217;s way to [...]]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baptism is the second of the two sacraments in the United Church of Canada (the sacrament of communion being the first). It is an initiation into Christianity and into our own church family and is held as part of a regular Sunday service. As such, it requires a commitment from the individual or in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Social Groups</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Ramblers Merry Mates Friendship Club QVC, a social group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Christians and those wishing to explore their connection with God  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Newcomers Welcoming Network</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Newcomers Welcoming Network hosts several gatherings throughout the year for our newcomers. They are intimate, fun-filled gatherings that will give you an opportunity to meet others who may be new to our church, as well as our ministers and staff. Look for our display board, located in the concourse next to the interior entrance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rainbow Welcoming</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[First†Metropolitan United Church welcomes and celebrates diversity. Friends, family and allies come together in a spirit of Christian love with people who are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered, transsexual, two-spirited, queer, and questioning. We support one another through worship, spiritual study, socializing, studying scripture, health and wellness activities, and by discussing issues of the day. [...]]]></description>
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