Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 11am Service
Services of Worship
09:30 am Water"s Edge Service, with Eucharist
11:00 am Traditional Service (Live Streamed)
Worship Services will be led by Rev. Dr. David McMaster
Lent III
Title: "Elements of Christian Life: Word"
Psalm 119: 97-112
Responsive Psalm: 19: 1-10; VU#740
The Week Ahead at Metropolitan
Please Note: Construction continues on the lower level east side, near the women's washroom repairing water damage caused by the city during construction on Wellington Street.
Monday, March 24
8:30 11th Step AA Meeting
3:00 Met Live Theatre Rehearsal
4:45 Choristers
Tuesday, March 25
8:00 Sunrise Group AA Meeting
11:15 Lenten Lunch
1:00 Boomergang
4:45 Choristers
5:00 Youth Gathering
Wednesday, March 26
3:30 Choristers
5:30 Training Choir
7:30 Jubilate Bells
Thursday, March 27
9:00 Met Cares Meal Preparation
9:30 Library open
5:30 Choristers
7:30 Senior Choir
Friday, March 28
12:00 Met Cares Meal Preparation
4:30 Met Cares Meal Packing
5:30 Met Cares Meal Delivery
6:00 Choristers Festival
Saturday, March 29
5:00 Choristers Festival: Choral Evensong
Concerts & Events
The home of London Symphonia, Candlelight Concerts, Chorus London, and London Youth Symphony. All of these incredible groups and more!
See what is happening!
Metropolitan Choristers on Tour in England
From an email to Gregg ... "[the cathedral staff] ... all agree that you could give many U.K. cathedral choirs a serious run for their money. All in all, it is agreed that Norwich is a changed cathedral because of your time with us."
Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Metropolitan
Our History
Celebrating Over 200 Years!
The current church building has been 'on this corner' since 1896. Metropolitan has had three permanent church buildings going back to 1833. And going back to our beginnings, the congregation of Metropolitan was formed in 1822. We have a long and proud history!
Our current feature . . .
Events Year by Year
Interested in bringing your event to Met?
Metropolitan United Church - London, Ontario
Metropolitan is a vibrant downtown congregation serving the community throughout the London area!
As a congregation, we are active with in-person Sunday services (9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) and streaming for those who prefer to watch from home (11:00 a.m. only). Our Fairmont Campus is heavily involved in outreach ministries in partnership with numerous organizations and offers worship services on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Our diverse and engaging children and youth activities are offered throughout the year.
Our Pastoral Care team tends to the needs of our membership and our Outreach team provides tangible opportunities to be involved in the needs of our neighbourhood and world.
There are opportunities to participate through our incredible music program (various choirs and handbell groups; children's music, arts and theatre programs; organ and choir director mentorships, etc.), our fellowship groups (United Church Women UCW, the Men's Club, Sanctuary Guild, etc.) and our prayer or study groups. The Centre for Practical Theology offers numerous opportunities for pilgrimages, study, conferences and experiential learning.
As a community partner, we are excited about the exciting adventure we are undertaking with London Symphonia as their primary concert facility! The first phase of the renovations (the sanctuary renovation) is almost complete, and more are planned. The upgrades provide the orchestra and other community groups access to an incredible concert hall with full stage lighting, sound and projection capabilities.
Groups across the city regularly use our facilities, including Western University Faculty of Music - orchestra, bands and choirs; Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts - one of only two elementary schools for the arts in Canada, located here in London; The London Citadel Band - one of the most prominent and most accomplished Salvation Army bands in the country.
Our facilities are also available to rent for events, meetings, speaking engagements, etc. Once our renovation is complete, more information will be available on our website about the specifications for each of our facilities. Please do check back in the Fall!
Artsbeat Review - We should all shout 'Bravo!'
CBC News - "Londoners get first peek at new $1.5M performance stage this Saturday"
London Free Press - 'Dream come true': London Symphonia launches new season in renovated venue
London Free Press - "Having faith in classical music and in church"
Metropolitan's Websites
Met Events London - We are now working with a number arts groups in the city. Please have a look at the concerts and events being presented in London's newest concert facility!
Met Streaming & Digital Archives - You can view our 11am Sunday service on this website or go directly to YouTube using the Big Red Button at the bottom of this page. This Digital Archives also house our most recent streamed services, Metropolitan Heritage Minutes, Music@Met videos and other digital archive videos.
Metropolitan United Church Choir School - The Choir School exists to provide high level professional musical training to auditioned children from across the London area. Training includes tuition in music theory, sight-singing, dictation and vocal technique.
Met Handbells - Handbells have been an active part of Met since the early 1990s. There are a number of handbell groups at Metropolitan, however the main performing ensemble is the Jubilate Bells. Other groups at the church are the Jubilate Quartet, QII, The Impello Bells and the Wee Ringers.
Facebook - Please have a look at our Facebook page to see all the exciting activities that we have going on at Metropolitan!
We hope you enjoy getting to know Metropolitan!
