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 [...]
Faith in Action is a group of people from many different faith communities in Greater Victoria with a shared concern for the poor and vulnerable in our society. Our focus is to advocate for BC income assistance programs and other anti-poverty initiatives that recognize the dignity and worth of all citizens. All who share this [...]
First†Metropolitan United Church is active in inner-city outreach through its sponsorship of The Our Place Society (formerly The Open Door Inner City Ministry and The Upper Room Society). Our Place is affiliated with the United Church of Canada as a Community Ministry, and has a long history of support from our congregation. Our Place has [...]
“More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of” Alfred, Lord Tennyson First+Met has an intercessory prayer group called the Prayer Connections Team. Members are committed to praying at home during their personal prayer times for requests from the congregation and staff. Private information is kept strictly confidential. What type of prayer requests [...]
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 [...]
Healing Touch Date: Every Monday afternoonLocation: First†Metropolitan United Church We believe that healing is a process guided by God to restore balance and wholeness of body, mind and spirit, not only within the individual but also within relationships, community and creation. Experience and research has shown that patients experience a faster recuperation with healing touch. [...]
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 [...]
Promoting personal health and healing has been central to Christianity from the beginning. The Health and Wellness Ministry has programs to promote well-being, empower you through self-help and support healing through healing touch, prayer or laying on of hands. Emily MacDonald, a registered nurse, is the health and wellness advocate. Available to consult with individuals [...]
Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives First†Metropolitan United Church participates in KAIROS, a dynamic church-based social justice movement. KAIROS works with its members, partners, and a cross-Canada community based network in the following areas: Ecological justice Solidarity in Canada Human rights and trade Grassroots action for global justice grounded in the local community Visit the KAIROS in [...]
The nights are long, wrapped in a wet sleeping bag, shivering from the damp and the chill, sleep comes fitfully—five or ten minutes every hour. A tree, a park bench, a doorway… these provide some shelter but safety and warmth and not common experiences for homeless youth. First†Metropolitan United Church is one of several venues [...]