Oct 302010
 

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Advent and Christmas at First Met

Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming”) 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 [...]

Sep 102010
 
Youth Focused Worship

Children and youth are involved in our services every Sunday, but play a special role on some special Sundays during the year. Rally Sunday: Sunday School Starts Second Sunday of September Children’s Sunday: Closest Sunday to November 20th UN Children’s Day White Gift Sunday: First or Second Sunday of December. Christmas Eve Family Service: December [...]

Jun 012009
 
Taizé Services

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 [...]

Jun 012009
 
Marriage Services

We celebrate weddings for couples of all orientations who are in committed relationships. Couples need not be members of First†Metropolitan United Church, but should desire a spiritual marriage ceremony in which God’s blessing upon the commitment of the partners is sought. If you do not regularly attend worship, we suggest that you attend a Sunday [...]