Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 - 8pm Service
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Christmas Hampers
Metropolitan has a long tradition of supporting our neighbours in London with Christmas Hampers each year. We are continuing that tradition this year although in a slightly different form from past years. Rather than Metropolitan fielding applications for assistance from across our city and seeing to the distribution of our Christmas Hampers, we will be providing grocery store gift cards to London Community Chaplaincy who will take care of distribution of the cards to families in the Limberlost community. Metropolitan has supported London Community Chaplaincy for many decades and we are grateful for their presence in the Limberlost Community and the work that they do there. Here is an excellent in-depth profile on the Limberlost community and the London Community Chaplaincy produced by CBC in mid-November It’s well worth your time. https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/limberlost
We are now welcoming your contributions to our Christmas Hamper Project. Please see David Spencer in the Greta Room between services or consider leaving your contribution on the offering plate or delivering it to the church office. A convenient alternative is to E-Transfer your contribution to admin@metropolitanchurch.com. Please include a note in the memo section stating the donation is for Hampers and include your envelope or PAR number, or your address so that you are properly receipted.
We know there are many requests for your money at this time of year but we have faith that our congregation will continue to generously support this annual outreach program. One hundred percent of the money donated to our Christmas Hamper project goes to those in need.
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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!
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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 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.
The Centre for Practical Theology - The Centre for Practical Theology (CPT) exists for people passionate about the intersection of theology and practice. It is a shared place for the community to gather, connect, learn, worship and belong. CPT is a missional congregation in London, Ontario.
The Centre for Practical Theology
Fairmont Gardens - Our Fairmont Garden will become an active learning centre where we operate a market-style vegetable garden that can be replicated by anyone willing to start. Together, with our partners and those of you who will join us, we will create a healthy & food-secured future for ourselves and the next generation.
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!
