First Sunday in Advent

Welcome to the Advent & Christmas season at Metropolitan. You can find all worship, programming and concert information at metunited.ca/advent

Before we get to the stars and angels and Christ child in manger, we first journey through the season of Advent. This is a time of preparation and expectation.  A time of “not yet.” But even into the growing darkness and uncertainty of our days, it is a time for the proclamation of hope. The light will return. God will fulfill the promise of holy presence. We are not alone. Thanks be to God.  

• Prelude: Various (J.S. Bach; arr. Manz, Rogg)
• Readings: Jeremiah 33:14–16; Psalm 25:1–10; Luke 21:25–36
• Sermon: “In the Meantime..."
• Anthems:
  • Lo How a Rose (arr. Distler)
  • There Is No Rose (Joubert)
• Postlude: Redeemer of the Nations, Come (J.S. Bach)

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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 members of the Metropolitan Choir.

We are now reopen for in-person worship. Information on registration and health protocols, including providing proof of vaccination for attending worship, can be found here.

The service is livestreamed in HD at metunited.ca/live at 10:45am, and on. FacebookYouTube). You may need to refresh your page if you arrive early.

Past services can be found on the Sermons & Livestreams page.