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* Tai ChiTai Chi
Time: 12:00 pm
For beginners and more experienced men and women alike, join us for Tai Chi on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Halvorson at (250) 386-6670.
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* All-Comers Womens ChoirAll-Comers Womens Choir
Time: 7:00 pm
Always wanted to sing? Here's your chance. Join this choir and practice each Thursday in May and then sing in the 11 am service each Sunday.
* Men, Masculinity & the MediaMen, Masculinity & the Media
Time: 7:00 pm
A public talk with Dr. Jackson Katz sponsored by the Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Victoria as part of the activities exploring root causes of sexualized violence. Tickets available from www.walkamilevictoria.com
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* Celtic VespersCeltic Vespers
Time: 5:15 pm
A quiet, reflective service of prayers, scripture and music based on the resources of the Iona Community. A peaceful way to end your week.
* Family Fun FridayFamily Fun Friday
Time: 5:45 pm
Potluck dinner and family fun activities. Childcare available for preschoolers. Parents program; junior and senior youth groups meet, K-Gr3 program.
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* Congregational MeetingCongregational Meeting
Time: 12:15 pm
Meeting will follow the 11 am service. The purpose of the meeting is to receive 2012 Annual reports (will include 2013 Financial Update) (copies available through the front office) and Redevelopment Update.
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* Gentle Yoga in the ChapelGentle Yoga in the Chapel
Time: 10:30 am
Join instructor Linda Cunliff for a session of gentle yoga Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30. Cost is per session or by donation
* Tai ChiTai Chi
Time: 12:00 pm
For beginners and more experienced men and women alike, join us for Tai Chi on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Halvorson at (250) 386-6670.
* The Listening HeartThe Listening Heart
Time: 1:30 pm
Come together to meditate with others using the techniques from a variety of spiritual traditions including Christian, Sufism, First Nations, Jewish and Buddhist. Facilitated by Linda Mulhall. 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
* Hayden's Nelson MassHayden's Nelson Mass
Time: 7:30 pm
Victoria Choral Society is presenting Haydn’s Nelson Mass and several shorter pieces, including one which will be a Canadian premiere. If you click on the link below you will see a very short video telling you a little more about the concert. UVIC in the Farquhar Auditorium
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* All Candidates MeetingAll Candidates Meeting
Time: 7:00 pm
In preparation for the provincial election on May 14, come to this all candidates meeting and hear the positions of the parties and candidates on the issues that affect our province. Sponsored by First Met United Church and Faith in Action.
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* Tai ChiTai Chi
Time: 12:00 pm
For beginners and more experienced men and women alike, join us for Tai Chi on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Halvorson at (250) 386-6670.
* Wellness Support GroupWellness Support Group
Time: 1:00 pm
For those living with a chronic illness of any type.
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* All-Comers Womens ChoirAll-Comers Womens Choir
Time: 7:00 pm
Always wanted to sing? Here's your chance. Join this choir and practice each Thursday in May and then sing in the 11 am service each Sunday.
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* Celtic VespersCeltic Vespers
Time: 5:15 pm
The service today is being offered in conjunction with the Indigenous Spiritualities workshop held on May 11, 2013 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Christ Church Cathedral, corner of Rockland and Quadra.
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* Indigenous SpiritualityIndigenous Spirituality
Time: 9:00 am
This workshop, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Martin Brokenleg and Vanessa Hammond explores the indigenous spiritualities of North America, Celtic lands and Mongolia among others. 9:00 am to 4:00. Register in advance at the church office or online. fee includes light lunch.
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* Indigenous SpiritualityIndigenous Spirituality
Our service at 9 am this morning reflects the contributions of indigenous spiritualities to our Christian heritage.
* Christian Family SundayChristian Family Sunday
Time: 11:00 am
Our 11 am service today celebrates Christian Family Sunday, a time to focus on all types of families, including families with two moms, friends that form
family bonds, those whose natural family is no more, church family, Christ’s family and God’s family.
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* Craft/Smocking groupCraft/Smocking group
Time: 9:30 am
Enjoy the company of others as you learn to smock or simply bring your own craft to work on. Group meets monthly on a Monday from 9:30 to 12:30. Contact Barb McMillan at canbarb@telus.net for more info.
* Gentle Yoga in the ChapelGentle Yoga in the Chapel
Time: 10:30 am
Join instructor Linda Cunliff for a session of gentle yoga Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30. Cost is per session or by donation
* Tai ChiTai Chi
Time: 12:00 pm
For beginners and more experienced men and women alike, join us for Tai Chi on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Halvorson at (250) 386-6670.
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* Men's LuncheonMen's Luncheon
Time: 12:00 pm
Guest speaker at the luncheon at the Howard Johnson Hotel, 4670 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria is Don Evans, Executive Director of Our Place. 12:00 noon. For more info, call Gerry Querengesser at 250-721-9705.
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* Life Tree CafeLife Tree Cafe
Sponsored by Oak Bay United Church, this series of conversations that matter is held at two locations, Wednesdays at 12:30 at OBUC community hall and at Moka House on Fort St at 7:00 pm. There is no fee, no registration required and everyone is welcome. Each sessions last 1 hr and includes a video and conversation. Come as you are; bring a friend.
* De-clutterinigDe-clutterinig
Time: 10:00 am
The Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Letting Go. Presented by Stephanie Deakin. Workshop followed by lunch and discussion. Cost ; register online or at the church office.
* Tai ChiTai Chi
Time: 12:00 pm
For beginners and more experienced men and women alike, join us for Tai Chi on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Halvorson at (250) 386-6670.
* Family Caregiver SeriesFamily Caregiver Series
Time: 2:00 pm
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Resource Centre, this series includes topics such as Understanding Dementia, Understanding Communication, Understanding Behaviour, and Planning for the Future. Sessions are free of charge and are located at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave (Aberdeen Hsopital site). 2:00 TO 4:30 pm. To register, call 250-370-5641 and press 2.
* Community Engagement for Busy Community Engagement for Busy
Time: 7:00 pm
People. A session with Cameron Trimble in the First Met Next Series.
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* Summer StrollersSummer Strollers
Time: 12:09 pm
Each Thursday morning, we will meet at Willows Beach for a stroll, followed by refreshments.
* All-Comers Womens ChoirAll-Comers Womens Choir
Time: 7:00 pm
Always wanted to sing? Here's your chance. Join this choir and practice each Thursday in May and then sing in the 11 am service each Sunday.
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* Taize Music and MeditationTaize Music and Meditation
Time: 6:00 pm
Join others from throughout the Greater Victoria Community for this service of prayer, music and meditation in the style of Taize. Sponsored by the Downtown Churches Association. 6:00 pm. Come at 5:30 pm to join in the rehearsal of the music. All are welcome. Come sit, listen, chant, sing, reflect, renew and reaffirm.First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd.
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* Ramblers Hike - Swan LakeRamblers Hike - Swan Lake
Time: 9:00 am
Hike to Swan Lake and Christmas Hill with our enthusiastic group of hikers. Meet at First Met on Balmoral at 9:00 am. Contact Marg (mull@shaw.ca) or Rennie (rrwarby@gmail.com or 250-592-9161) by 9:00 pm on Friday May 17 if you are coming.
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* Pentacost SundayPentacost Sunday
Our services at 9 and 11 am today commemorate the receiving of the Holy Spirit by the early church. The apostles received the gift of communication and began their ministry.
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* The Listening HeartThe Listening Heart
Time: 1:30 pm
Come together to meditate with others using the techniques from a variety of spiritual traditions including Christian, Sufism, First Nations, Jewish and Buddhist. Facilitated by Linda Mulhall. 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
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* Tai ChiTai Chi
Time: 12:00 pm
For beginners and more experienced men and women alike, join us for Tai Chi on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Halvorson at (250) 386-6670.
* Wellness Support GroupWellness Support Group
Time: 1:00 pm
For those living with a chronic illness of any type.
* Family Caregiver SeriesFamily Caregiver Series
Time: 2:00 pm
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Resource Centre, this series includes topics such as Understanding Dementia, Understanding Communication, Understanding Behaviour, and Planning for the Future. Sessions are free of charge and are located at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave (Aberdeen Hsopital site). 2:00 TO 4:30 pm. To register, call 250-370-5641 and press 2.
* Reclaim PKOLSReclaim PKOLS
Time: 5:00 pm
Eric Pelkey, a hereditary chief of the Tsawout First Nation, with support from the Songhees and local WSÁNE? nations, is calling on all peoples in the Victoria area to participate in a day of action to Reclaim PKOLS, the original name of Mount Douglas, on May 22 at 5:00 pm. The event will reinstate the traditional name for the mountain and reclaim the site where the Douglas Treaty was first signed with the WSÁNE? nations. Beginning at 5:00 pm on May 22, supporters will gather at the base of PKOLS in the lower parking lot, before beginning a march to the summit.There is a bus leaving the lower parking lot at Mt. Douglas at 5:30 pm for those unable to walk to the top
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* Sorrow and Ending SorrowSorrow and Ending Sorrow
You are invited to a conversation about an opportunity to engage with indigenous practice as part of a journey to learn about and discuss indigenous spiritual traditions and what they imply for the life of the church. Sponsored by Sylvan United Church, 965 Shawnigan Lake Rd, Mill Bay, A donation of per person would be appreciated. More info: Rev Murray Groom, reverend@sylvanunited.ca.
* Summer StrollersSummer Strollers
Time: 12:09 pm
Each Thursday morning, we will meet at Willows Beach for a stroll, followed by refreshments.
* Caregiver Support GroupCaregiver Support Group
Time: 1:00 pm
For those caring for someone with dementia
* All-Comers Womens ChoirAll-Comers Womens Choir
Time: 7:00 pm
Always wanted to sing? Here's your chance. Join this choir and practice each Thursday in May and then sing in the 11 am service each Sunday.
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* Taking Care of SelfTaking Care of Self
Time: 9:00 am
Respecting Boundaries. A pastoral care volunteer workshop opportunity. Still a few spaces available for this self-care workshop. Facilitated by Rochelle Graham at Our Place Chapel, 919 Pandora, Victoria To register, contact Julianne: julianne@ourplacesociety.com or 250-480-8927
* Joy of Life FestivalJoy of Life Festival
Time: 7:30 pm
Celebrating music, joy and community and featuring Daniel Lapp and Louise Rose. Doors open at 7:00 pm and concert starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at JOYOFLIFEFESTIVAL website or Ivy's Bookstore. Adults , Seniors/students , kids 10 and under, . First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd, Victoria.
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* Joy of Life FestivalJoy of Life Festival
Time: 7:30 pm
Celebrating music, joy and community and featuring Daniel Lapp and Louise Rose. Doors open at 7:00 pm and concert starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at JOYOFLIFEFESTIVAL website or Ivy's Bookstore. Adults , Seniors/students , kids 10 and under, . First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd, Victoria.
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* Arbutus SingersArbutus Singers
The Arbutus Singers will be featured in the music and liturgy of the 11 am service today. 9:00 am communion service in the chapel.
* Surprising HopeSurprising Hope
Time: 12:00 pm
Doing Justice in a Complex World, an event featuring Barbara Lloyd, National Partners in Mission Staff, Heather Macdonald and Rev. Marianna Harris. Cost inc. lunch. May 26, 2013 noon to 5 pm, Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd, Victoria. Registration: email Jes at office@cadbayuc.org or ph 250-477-2715. More info: Marianna Harris at holymom1@shaw.ca or Heather Macdonald at heathermacd@shaw.ca
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* Gentle Yoga in the ChapelGentle Yoga in the Chapel
Time: 10:30 am
Join instructor Linda Cunliff for a session of gentle yoga Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30. Cost is per session or by donation
* Tai ChiTai Chi
Time: 12:00 pm
For beginners and more experienced men and women alike, join us for Tai Chi on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, contact Carol Halvorson at (250) 386-6670.
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* Family Caregiver SeriesFamily Caregiver Series
Time: 2:00 pm
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Resource Centre, this series includes topics such as Understanding Dementia, Understanding Communication, Understanding Behaviour, and Planning for the Future. Sessions are free of charge and are located at the Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave (Aberdeen Hsopital site). 2:00 TO 4:30 pm. To register, call 250-370-5641 and press 2.
* Congregational MeetingCongregational Meeting
Time: 7:00 pm
This meeting, will allow members to discuss the Redevelopment Update in further detail.
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* Summer StrollersSummer Strollers
Time: 12:09 pm
Each Thursday morning, we will meet at Willows Beach for a stroll, followed by refreshments.
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* Arbutus Singers & ChoirKIdsArbutus Singers & ChoirKIds
Time: 7:30 pm
Arbutus Singers and ChoirKids Year-end Concert will delight the ears singing such favourites as "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend", "I will Always Love You", "Lean on Me", "Joyful, Joyful" and many more. Tickets each or for a family. Call 250-727-9146 for more info. First Metropolitan United Church Sanctuary. Doors open at 7:00
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