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First Time at First†Met?

• Are you new to Victoria?
• Looking for a new church home?
• Visiting for a few days or spending the summer/winter here?

Please join us at a worship service or enjoy one of the many spiritual development seminars or study groups, musical offerings, children's events, social events and clubs, educational or health and wellness activities that take place every week at First†Met. In addition to the events sponsored directly by the congregation, First†Met is committed to building bridges through community partnerships with such organizations as the Inter-Cultural Association of greater Victoria, the Church of St. John the Divine Anglican, Inter-faith Chaplaincy at the University of Victoria and many other groups. For a sampling of the activities, visit our events page.

We welcome visitors and encourage you to identify yourself to one of the greeters at our services. Greeters are easily identified by their white metal "Welcome" badges. They will ensure that you are made welcome, that you receive a service bulletin to use during the service and will invite you to coffee so that you have an opportunity to meet others.

If you are a local visitor, we will call you to welcome you to our church and thank you for taking your time to worship with us. Should you have any questions about First†Met and what we may have to offer, please ask. You can also contact us directly at the e-mail at the bottom of this page.

The Newcomers Welcoming Network hosts several luncheons throughout the year for our newcomers. They are intimate, fun-filled gatherings that will give you an opportunity to meet others who may be new to our church, as well as our ministers and staff.

Look for our display board, located in the concourse next to the interior entrance to the Chapel. You will find photos from our luncheons and pictures of our Greeters, Core Team, and Ushers, all part of this vital ministry of First†Met. Watch for notices of upcoming events that we may be hosting as well.

If you are a newcomer, snowbird or summer visitor, First†Met has special events and activities just for you. Please give us your name, address, local contact information and email address so that we can invite you to attend. We write to keep in touch with our Snowbirds through the year. We can arrange to have the church's monthly newsletter mailed to you as well – just let us know! We are here for you – wherever you may be hanging your hat!

This website has lots of information for church members and visitors. Please browse its contents using the menu bar at the left. If you still have questions or would like some information, please contact the Newcomers Welcoming Network.