In the first of our exploration of spiritual practices drawing on the words of Jesus in the Book of Luke, The Rev. Karen Bowles will preach on ‘Purpose.’ 

Also leading in worship are Dennis Donovan, Minister of Music Dr. Patricia Wright, soloist Valeria Kondrashov, and our guest carillonneur, Andrée-Anne Doane, from Montreal. The postlude is sure to be a special treat: Fantaisie sur “O Canada" by Denis Bédard, commisioned by Dr. Wright in 2003.

Friday June 28, 2019  

Beloved,  

As part of the message last Sunday, I spoke about this time of transition/renewal and the commitment of the Transition team to communicate with the congregation on a regular basis. Thus this open letter to you beginning with part of my remarks from that message:  

“As many of you are aware, I am in the position of being the interim minister here. It is usual following a long tenure like that of Malcolm’s and John Joseph’s, to have a period of reflection and adjustment - pondering next steps with a view to calling another lead minister after a period of time...

A joyous assembly of over 100 United Church of Canada members and clergy participated in Toronto's Pride Parade on Sunday.  This was our largest contingent to date and we were there to proudly declare "One Love - All Belong!"

If you would like to participate in Met's Affirming Life Committee in the coming year, please email Rev. Meyers.

If you or someone you know would like a pastoral visit from a minister, please let Rev. Karen Bowles or Rev. Jason Meyers know.

If you have an announcement to make at Sunday’s service, please send an email to the presiding minister with the details.