Subject: Health & Wellness Ministry

Health and Wellness

By: r.a. paterson | June 9, 2009

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.

Ann Maffey, a registered nurse and member of the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry (www.capnm.ca), is the health and wellness coordinator. 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 Ann 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 Coordinator.

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.

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New Vistas

By: r.a. paterson | June 9, 2009

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 Queenswood Centre.

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.

Ninety percent of the participants rated the series “excellent – very good” due to the quality of our speakers, the small group discussion, and the sharing from the heart.

Check the events page in the fall for dates and topics. For more information, contact Ann Maffey at (250) 388-5188, Ext. 233.

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Yang-Style Tai Chi

By: joan mason | August 24, 2009

Date: Wednesdays
Time(s): 1:00 to 1:45 pm
Location: First†Metropolitan United Church

This kinder, gentler Yang-style exercise program will improve your balance and flexibility.

  • E-mail: Ann Maffey
  • Phone: (250) 388.5188, ext. 233
  • Fax: (250) 388.5186
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First Met United Church Newsletters

By: brian shields | October 26, 2009

First Met publishes Newsletters which contains information about our congregation and what we are doing – or hoping to do. It is available in PDF format or for viewing in a booklet format.


October 2009 Click to launch the full edition in a new window.

 

First Met September 2009 Newsletter
First Met September 2009 Newsletter

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