Embrace Action
Embrace Action at Fairlawn means:
- Being a Christian community of faith that is safe, inclusive, progressive - and committed to compassionate action,
- Being a part of a larger Social Justice movement that includes the United Church of Canada and other inter-faith partners,
- Getting to know our neighbours, near and far; recognizing and advocating for the richness that comes with diversity, equity and inclusion,
- Working to become effective allies for those who are marginalized.
How Can I Extend Kindness In My Advocacy For Change?
Our three-part series entitled, “Acting Kindly in An Unkind World” concluded with former Toronto City Councillor, Joe Mihevc, speaking on advocacy:
“… if we find ways to express our anger in a healthy
way tempered by compassion then we are actually
building a compassionate society.”
Embrace Action at Fairlawn means:
- Being a Christian community of faith that is safe, inclusive, progressive - and committed to compassionate action,
- Being a part of a larger Social Justice movement that includes the United Church of Canada and other inter-faith partners,
- Getting to know our neighbours, near and far; recognizing and advocating for the richness that comes with diversity, equity and inclusion,
- Working to become effective allies for those who are marginalized.
We have a long history of embracing action – and we’d love to have you join us, whether it’s regularly or occasionally. You can also make some new friends while you help to make a difference.
100% of contributions go towards making a difference.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International Group 65, that includes members of our community of faith and friends, have been meeting at Fairlawn Avenue United for over a decade, working to expose and prevent human rights abuses.
Visit the Amnesty International webpage.
Anti Racism
Moving the United Church of Canada towards allyship through reflection and learning.
Visit the U. C. C. Anti-Racism webpage.
Gibimishkaadimin – A Reconciliation Journey
Join us for Tuesday Lunch Crowd Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:30am where Fairlawner Philip Blackford will will speak on the 2023 canoe trip, share a video, and recruit volunteers for the reunion taking place this February.
Gibimishkaadimin – An Indigenous word representing “paddling together by boat” – is the name for the five-year pilot project of reconciliation, engaging Indigenous youth from across Canada, and non-Indigenous youth from Shining Waters (Region 10). The trip includes collaborative and experiential learning through an Indigenous perspective. Bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth together in truth and reconciliation through a canoe-trip experience.
Visit our Gibimishkaadimin webpage.
Truth and Reconciliation
The United Church of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission has committed itself to an agenda for reconciliation and justice.
Visit the U. C. C. Truth and Reconciliation Commission webpage.
Contact us to find out how you can help at .
Housing Security Advocacy
Working with community and inter-faith allies and partners:
Roehampton Hotel Housing – Shelter is now closed
Fairlawn provided personal and household necessities, through the North Toronto Cluster ‘Welcome Basket’ campaign, for people transitioning from the shelter system to housing.
Boarding Home Ministry
Offering non-denominational spiritual care through food and conversation for boarding home residents.
Visit our Boarding Home Ministry page.
Camp Scugog
Sending urban families from challenging circumstances to summer camp.
Visit our Camp Scugog page.
Walk-in Support
Gathering once a month, our volunteer team offers a respectful and safe enviornment with food and one-on-one conversation for vulnerable populations.