Metropolitan United Church

Baptism is a sacramental seal acknowledging our welcome into and acceptance of Christian life. In the United Church of Canada, baptism is one of the two sacraments that we celebrate, along with Holy Communion. At Metropolitan United Church, we baptize any who come to us seeking this sacrament, regardless of church association.

Baptism is not a requirement for God's love. We believe people who die without baptism are in no way condemned, lost, or damned.

Why not plan to follow our 11 a.m. Sunday service by spending an afternoon in the neighbourhood?

St. Lawrence Market (Front and Jarvis streets) has been named one of the finest markets in the world. While the south (food) market is open from Tuesday to Saturday, the north building hosts an antique market every Sunday.

Metropolitan United Church is fortunate to be led by a team of two committed pastors. As a teaching facility, our ministry is occasionally supported by student ministers.

If you enjoy hearing Metropolitan's many musical groups perform in the church, and want to continue enjoying our music at home, or share the experience with friends and loved ones from afar, now you can. We have produced a series of recordings that show the best of Met. These are all available directly from the church, or by calling 416-363-0331. Visa accepted.

Listed below are the recordings currently available.

Metropolitan's outreach services have a tremendous impact on our community.

Through the Community Services Program, we welcome all who come to us. We welcome people lacking the most basic human needs: food, clothing, a place of respite from the elements, the need to be heard.

The first step in helping people is meeting the people who need help. At Metropolitan United, we have been meeting people through programs that offer assistance while beginning positive connections with caring volunteers. We have had remarkable success in getting to know people. And as people get to know each other, trust builds among them. Some of the people in need begin to feel comfortable speaking to volunteers and facilitators about challenges in their lives. Some may want a home. Some need comfort. Some need help with specific problems in their lives.

The Relevance of the Holocaust to Asian Christianity, speaker the Reverend Dr. Alan Lai (Columbia University) Rev Lai is from Mount olivet Lutheral Church in Vancouver. Music with the participation of Cantor Deborah Staiman

Thurs. May 1st, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church

520 Sherbourne St. (between Bloor and Wellesley St

Kosher refreshments will be served after the service

Living Faithfully Amidst Empire: Part Two: In my Back Yard... through the lens of Aboriginal, Racial and Economic Justice

Saturday April 19th at the Christian Resource Centre, 40 Oak St., Regent Park North, (Parliament & Gerrard St.) from 9:30 to 1:00

There is a charge of $10.00 to cover nutrition and lunch breaks. Please register with Elaine Perkinsby email at elaine.perkins@sympatico.ca or call (416) 275 - 6059 to assist with planning for refreshments

The Human right to Peace is a rare event to meet with Douglas Roche and representatives from 3 of our political parties to discuss Peacebuilding.  Held at the Church of the Holy Trinity - 10 Trinity Square behind the Eaton Centre at Dundas and Bay - cost $15 - students free - starts at 7:30 p.m.

Fri April 4, 2008