New to FirstMet? Come, join other newcomers for refreshments, conversation and an opportunity to meet our staff. We will be sharing information about First Metropolitan United Church and the programs we offer. Gathering follows the 11 am service and is in the Doreene McLeod Room. Dates are to be announced, usually one is in the [...]
The Spiritual Care committee sponsors a knitting group that meets to make scarves, hats, socks, toques, mittens, gloves, dishcloths, children’s sweaters, booties, lap robes for here and abroad. We meet once a month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at First†Metropolitan United Church. Check the events calendar for the upcoming dates. We have worked on afghans [...]
Volunteer Leadership: Putting Your Faith into Action! Helen MacKay, sound technician, Inner City dinner greeter and more! When have you said “yes” and were glad you did? Few things delight the heart of God more than when we respond to the Spirit’s promptings by saying (and living) “yes” in ways which make a positive difference [...]
The nights are long, wrapped in a wet sleeping bag, shivering from the damp and the chill, sleep comes fitfully—five or ten minutes every hour. A tree, a park bench, a doorway… these provide some shelter but safety and warmth are not common experiences for homeless youth. First†Metropolitan United Church is one of several venues [...]
First†Metropolitan United Church continues to serve over 240 roast beef dinners each month, for nine months of the year. All inner city people are welcome to our Fellowship Hall on the Friday before social assistance cheques come out. Volunteers are always needed to help cook and serve these meals. Call Robin Breckon at 250-472-3381 if [...]