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		<title>The Sacrament of Communion</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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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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		<title>The Sacrament of Baptism</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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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>Taizé Services</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a contemplative way to reflect on your week? This is an ecumenical form of prayer accessible to all in a peaceful atmosphere of meditative chants. Come and join us at a Prayer in the Style of Taizé service. Taizé services are offered by the Downtown Churches Association once a month between [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advent and Christmas at First Met</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning &#8220;coming&#8221;) is a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ at Christmas. It is the start of the liturgical year, the cycle of readings and special days.  In 2010, Advent begins on November 28 and ends with Christmas Eve.  The colour [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lent and Easter at First†Met</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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