“More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of”
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
First+Met has an intercessory prayer group called the Prayer Connections Team. Members are committed to praying at home during their personal prayer times for requests from the congregation and staff. Private information is kept strictly confidential.
What type of prayer requests can I make?
Health problems, bereavement, relationship issues, work-related or student concerns, financial issues, etc. – whatever concerns you.
For whom can I request prayer?
For yourself, or those you care about – family, friends, neighbours, co-workers.
How can I make a request?
- By prayer request slips. During office hours you can fill out a request slip found on the church office counter and place it in the adjacent box marked “Prayer Requests” On Sundays, you can pick up a prayer request slip from the sanctuary pews or narthex, or the exterior entranceway to the chapel. Fill it out, fold it over and place it in the offering plate, from where it will be put into the prayer request box in the church office.
- By Email, to prayer@firstmetvictoria.com
- Through staff. If you are unable to get to church and do not have email, you can give your prayer request to a staff member, who will pass it on to the prayer team.
For how long will my request be prayed?
Prayer team members pray for each request for one month. You may renew your request after that time if you wish.
The prayer team exists to support you in prayer, so take the leap and make a request!!
New Vistas is a series of ‘lunch and learn’ forums for older adults in Victoria, B.C.
Older adults are invited to explore spiritual issues from an interfaith perspective and connect with like-minded souls in a peaceful, scenic setting. It’s an opportunity to make new friends and renew old friendships through lively dialogue and over a delicious hot lunch at the church.
More than 65 people attended the inaugural program in Spring 2007 series on such topics as Becoming a Wise Elder, Forgiveness, Coming to Terms with Death, and What’s Your Story? Tools for Harvesting Life. Since then, the program has been offered each Spring attracting many participants from our congregation and the broader community.
Check the events page in January for dates and topics. For more information, contact Ann affey at (250) 388-5188, Ext. 233.
Healing Touch is just one of the programs of the Health and Wellness Ministry
Promoting personal health and healing has been central to Christianity from the beginning.
The Health and Wellness Ministry has programs to promote well-being, empower you through self-help and support healing through healing touch, prayer or laying on of hands.
Emily MacDonald, a registered nurse, is the health and wellness advocate. Available to consult with individuals on a one-to-one basis, she can suggest programs, refer you to community resources and education, and advocate on your behalf when you have health concerns.
You can contact Emily by phone at (250) 388.5188, ext. 233 or email her.
Donations to the Health and Wellness Bursary Fund are tax deductible and may be made in lieu of fees where no fees are indicated.
Subsidies may be available for programs that have a fee. Please speak to the Health and Wellness Advocate.
Programs offered include:
Please note that offerings may vary throughout the year depending on the interests of congregation members and participants. Please check the church events page for dates and times of upcoming health and wellness sessions. If no location is given, check the notice board at the Balmoral Street entrance when arriving for a session.
