Metropolitan United Church

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Accepting, affirming and welcoming to everyone, Metropolitan United Church at Queen and Church Streets has a 200-year history of presenting great sacred music in the heart of Toronto. Under the leadership of Minister of Music Jonathan Oldengarm, our ensembles include the Adult, Children's (director Jennifer Martyn), and Handbell Choirs, the Metropolitan Silver Band (est. 1934, and directed by Fran Harvey), and the Great Heart youth ensemble (director Ben Stein). Our collection of instruments includes Canada's largest pipe organ, installed in 1930 by Casavant Frères of Quebec; the 54-bell Massey/Drury Carillon (Roy Lee, carillonneur); a portative organ (by Becker of Hamburg); and a Steinway grand piano. In addition to great music every Sunday morning, our beautiful neo-gothic sanctuary hosts two concert series including Music at Met and Noon at Met (Thursdays at 12pm September to November, and February to June). Our Christmas Lessons and Carols service and Good Friday evening Choral Concert are particular annual highlights for many Torontonians. Visit us in person, go to our website and/or YouTube channel.