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		<title>Christian Funerals/Memorial Services</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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 <a href='http://firstmetvictoria.com/558' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Confirmation</title>
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		<title>The Service of Transfer, Reaffirmation &amp; Reception of New Members</title>
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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, <a href='http://firstmetvictoria.com/553' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Marriage Services</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s blessing upon the commitment of the partners is sought. If you do not regularly attend worship, we suggest that you attend a Sunday <a href='http://firstmetvictoria.com/555' class='excerpt-more'>[...]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Sacrament of Baptism</title>
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