Donate to Metropolitan - Community, Tradition, Faith
Community
In this building since 1896 and as a congreation since 1823, Metropooitan has served the London community. Here are some of the ways we help:
- Met Cares Meals - Our weekly program to provide hot, nutritious meals for the unhoused..
- Weekly AA Meetings - For those who have would like support, we are providing a safe, private space.
- Seniors' Progamming - The BoomerGang meets regularly on Wednesday's for a variety of activities and musical programs.
At our Fairmont Campus
- The London Consistency provides wheelchairs, walkers and other equipment free of charge.
- Our Fairmont Gradens provides fress vagetables to Ark Aid and to local elementary schools in the Fairmont area.
- Annual events, such as our Christmas Happers program, scarves and mittens donated by our "KnitWits", and cash donations to various local charities.
The Arts
We are partnering with local professional and community groups to privide a first class concert space for London!
- London Symphonia
- Chorus London
- The London Youth Symphony
We work with many groups thoughout the year.
- The London Kiwanis Festival
- The London Family Court Clinic
- The Salvation Army
- And many others!
Giving to Metropolitan is giving back to your community.
Tradition
Metropolitan has always been know for its strong tradition of preaching. Names such as George Goth, Maurice Boyd, Bob Ripley, and Jeff Crittenden are not only known in the United Church, but in the wider community. There is some to be said for only having 10 ministers since our current building opened in 1896!
Music at Metropolitan is an important part of our traditions. Music is at the core of who we are, and although we maintain traditions, we have also been on the forfront of musical invations at church.
- We have maintained a choral tradition thoughout our history - 35 voice, eight part adult choir (SSAATTBB).
- We were one of the first to introduce handbells in London - 5 Octave (61 bell) choir with both handbells and handchimes.
- We inovated with a contemporate service, featuring contemporary music.
- We have a full choir school for our choristers, one of only a couple in Canada!
- We train organists, currently there are 5 organ scholars.
Traditions that endure, both time-honoured and new!
Faith
A place to where you can be inspired, motivated and leave with something to think about!
Faith is not just attending Sunday services, but rather joining a community with many opportunities to become involved. A community that together supports, studies, works, learns and invests in our church family and the wider London community!
- Growing In Faith - study group
- KnitWits - community support and fundraising
- The United Church Women - supporting the church and community
- The Book Club and our Library
- Conferences and guest author visits
