Mar 072012
 
Celtic Vespers

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. [...]

Jun 292011
 
Sermons at First Met 2011

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 [...]

Apr 292011
 

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.

Apr 202011
 
Rainbow Welcoming

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. [...]

Feb 262011
 

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 [...]