It was a wonderful Easter! So many of you were there to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and new life for everyone. Every year I feel awe when children decorate the empty black cross making it full of colourful flowers. Alleluia indeed! May came very quickly. Here are some of our happenings. Blessings, Megumi World Development & [...]
Notes for your calendar Palm Sunday, April 1, 11 am worship includes a fine student string quartet from UVic. They will accompany the choir in the presentation of the exquisite Mozart piece Laudate Dominum from Vespers. April 5, 11 am Good Friday Supporting the liturgy this morning will be thoughtful, reflective choir anthems. Also, as [...]
Celtic spirituality challenges the spirit and soothes the soul. On the first Friday of the month from October to May, First†Metropolitan United Church offers a Celtic Vespers service in the chapel. This is a quiet, meditative service of prayer and song. The service is based on the resources of the Iona Community and uses Gaelic melodies. [...]
Allan Saunders – Lead Minister A Troubling Text Mar 4, 2012 Covenant Relationships Feb 26, 2012 Beginnings Jan 15, 2012 Embracing the Future: Lessons from our Past Jan. 1, 2012 Pregnant with Hope Nov 27, 2011 Thoughts of Heaven and Earth Oct. 30, 2011 Radical Gratitude Oct 9, 2011 Blessings and Curse Oct 2, 2011 [...]
Funeral and Memorial Services generally cannot be scheduled well in advance. The Ministers are usually available on short notice when needed. While funeral services generally are held shortly after a person’s death, memorial services may be held at the convenience of the family. It is critical, however, for the family to discuss the details with [...]
Confirmation is conducted annually as needed. In the presence of the congregation, young and older adults affirm their Baptismal vows, stating those vows for themselves, and become adults of the faith. Confirmation may be chosen by an individual who returns to the church after a period of absence and wishes to re-dedicate him/herself.
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. [...]
The United Church Women prepare three seasonal worship services at 11:00 a.m. on a Monday preceding Thanksgiving, Advent, and Lent. Members of our own congregation, other downtown churches and visitors are all invited to attend. A time of refreshments and fellowship begins at 10:00 a.m.
Persons who have been baptized and confirmed in other Christian traditions reaffirm their Baptismal vows as adults and are received into the United Church of Canada. Those who have been absent from the church for a number of years also are welcomed into our midst through Reaffirmation. We encourage you to address questions about Baptism, [...]
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, the most important season in the church year. The week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday is known as Holy Week. While individual preparation and reflection is an important part of this preparation, there are also a number of events, activities and materials to assist in this [...]