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	<title>First†Metropolitan United Church &#187; Sacraments &amp; Services</title>
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		<title>The Sacrament of Communion</title>
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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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		<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>Confirmation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>The Service of Transfer, Reaffirmation &amp; Reception of New Members</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christian Funerals/Memorial Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 22:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Funerals obviously cannot be scheduled. The Ministers are usually available on short notice when needed. It is critical, however, for the family to discuss the details with the Minister(s) prior to making other arrangements as there are particular guidelines to be followed in the United Church. We can help you to minimize the stress at [...]]]></description>
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