Metropolitan United Church
56 Queen Street East M5C 2Z3 Toronto, ON, Canada

Welcome to Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As followers of Christ, we can expect to be called to step outside our comfort zone in order to serve God. Are we ready for what God is asking us to do? Prelude: Various (Guilmant; Müthel)... Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Anthem: Ubi Caritas (Slago Mayo) Solo: Panis Angelicus (Franck) Sermon: "I Know You" (The Rev. Mark Aitchison) Postlude: Toccata Giocosa (Mathias) The cornerstone of our week, worship at 11am is offered under the leadership of The Rev. Jason Francis Meyers, Dr. Patricia Wright, The Rev. Mark Aitchison, and lead singers of the Metropolitan Choir. Photo by prohor08 on Adobe Stock Bulletin: to be posted Visit metunited.ca to find out more about Met!

The last Friday of every month is Family, Faith & Fun Night, a chance for the entire fam to engage with stories of our faith and meaningful connection. First up this Friday at 6:30pm is Virtual Trivia! Come as a family ready to claim the prize! Open to all ages, with questions appropriate for all.

Welcome to Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this letter to the Corinthians, Paul compares the church to the living body of Christ. In Rev. Meyers’ sermon this week, Corpus Connect-us, we will dig into this metaphor, how subversive it is to a culture based on wealth and status, and how all followers of Jesus are called to help fulfill his dual mission of liberation and belonging. Prelude: Various from the Metropolitan Silver Band... Readings: Nehemiah 8:13, 56, 810; 1 Corinthians 12:1231a; Luke 4:1421 Anthem: 'Tis Winter Now (Halley) Solo: Ich Habe Genug from Cantata no. 82 (J.S. Bach) Sermon: "Corpus Connect-us" Silver Band Offertory: Deep River (Trad.) Postlude: Every Time I Feel the Spirit (Trad.) The cornerstone of our week, worship at 11am is offered under the leadership of The Rev. Jason Francis Meyers, Dr. Patricia Wright, The Rev. Mark Aitchison, and lead singers of the Metropolitan Choir. We are currently offering online services only. We will reevaluate opening for in-person worship as the current COVID situation dictates. Service Bulletin: https://bit.ly/3ItdAFA Photo: Met Snowman (B. McElwain)

Welcome to Metropolitan United Church in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Manifesting a comically large amount of wine for already tipsy partygoers seems like a curious way for Jesus to start his public ministry. And yet, according to John's gospel, that's exactly what he does. In this week's sermon, "The Party Table," Rev. Meyers delves into what Jesus' first miracle teaches us about God and God's dream for God's people (hint: it includes a boatload of joy). Prelude: Vario...us (J.S. Bach; Walther) Readings: Isaiah 62:15; 1 Corinthians 12:112; John 2:112 Anthem: Jesus Christ the Appletree (Poston) Solo: "Benedictus" from Kleine Orgelmesse (F.J. Haydn) Sermon: "The Party Table" Postlude: Choral Song (Wesley) The cornerstone of our week, worship at 11am is offered under the leadership of The Rev. Jason Francis Meyers, Dr. Patricia Wright, The Rev. Mark Aitchison, and lead singers of the Metropolitan Choir. We are currently offering online services only. We will reevaluate opening for in-person worship as the current COVID situation dictates. Service Bulletin: https://bit.ly/3frLLRV Photo: Wedding Feast by John August Swanson

A feature from music blog Ludwig Van on our wonderful Minister of Music Dr. Patricia Wright, "on the eve of her retirement." Learn all about Met's Casavant Opus 1367, enjoy a Q&A on Dr. Wright's career and highlights, and in general get a behind the scenes look at the life of a dedicated and renowned church musician!

Luke tells us that Jesus was about 30 years old when he was baptized in the Jordan River. It was a threshold" experience for him. Once going through it, things would never again be the same. In Rev. Meyers’ sermon A Van Down by the River we'll explore how, by living into our baptism, we are called to step over a threshold into a new way of being with God’s love at its centre. Prelude: Various (France; Owolabi; J.S. Bach) Readings: Isaiah 43:17; Psalm 29; Luke 3:1522 A...nthem: I Saw the Spirit (Lappano) Solo: At The River (arr. Copland) Sermon: "A Van Down By The River" Postlude: Fanfare (Cook) We are currently offering online services only. We will reevaluate opening for in-person worship as the current COVID situation dictates. The cornerstone of our week, worship at 11am is offered under the leadership of The Rev. Jason Francis Meyers, Dr. Patricia Wright, The Rev. Mark Aitchison, and lead singers of the Metropolitan Choir. Service Bulletin: https://bit.ly/3f8ikDX Photo: Don River, Jan 3, 2022 (Rev. Jason Meyers)

Last night we gathered virtually to share in the tradition of Advent wreath-making! Led by Alana, our Children & Youth Animator, we used plenty of materials foraged from the nature that surrounds us here in Toronto. Post a picture of your own wreath in the comments!

Cover video cut - find the full video in our Children & Youth playlist! The Metropolitan Choristers and guests.

The Metropolitan Choristers and guests sing one of their favourites! Part of Reign of Christ/Peace & Social Justice Sunday on November 22, 2020. Piano: Wayne C. Vance Organ Scholar Timothy Wisnicki; conducted by Minster of Music Dr. Patricia Wright. arr. Mark Burrows

Our guest preacher this Sunday is The Rev. Dr. Alison Falby, priest-in-charge at All Saints Church-Community Centre, sharing with us "Kingdom and Kinship: Loving 'the Least." Prelude: Various (Franck, Locklair) Readings: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Ephesians 1:1523; Matthew 25:3146 Solo: My Soul Cries Out (Star of the County Down)... Postlude: Finale from Symphony #1 (Vierne) Photo: Christ the King window