our team
Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts
Minister of Pastoral Care, Word, and Sacrament
Cameron Watts is an energetic, compassionate, optimistic leader who challenges the status quo, takes risks to find creative solutions and encourages these behaviours in others. He is an ardent advocate for the marginalized and Co-Chair of the interfaith Faith in the City organization. His graduate studies in organizational culture, development and change enhance his ability to understand churches and be committed to agility in the way we operate. Prior to being admitted as a United Church minister in 2017, Cameron was a Baptist pastor for more than 30 years, eventually opting for the inclusiveness of the United Church. Cam demonstrates curiousity, courage, creativity, and a capacity to seek and find joy amidst life’s challenges and complexities. He is also an avid cyclist, dog lover, reader, and writer of murder mysteries for his own enjoyment. Cam is a lifelong learner who loves spending time with his grandchildren and thinks church should be like summer camp – you're not sure you want to go but don't want to leave when it’s over.
Eleanor Daley
Director of Music
Eleanor Daley has been the Director of Music at Fairlawn Avenue United Church since 1982. During this time, she has established a thriving choral program. A prolific composer, Eleanor has a remarkable gift for melody. She has over one hundred and fifty published choral compositions and is commissioned extensively throughout North America. Her compositions have been widely performed, recorded and aired throughout North America, Great Britain, Europe, South Africa and the Far East. See The Published Works of Eleanor Daley. Eleanor has twice received the National Choral Award for Outstanding Choral Composition of the Year, given by the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors (ACCC). Our Senior Choir performs a range of music with exceptional skill and beauty, thanks in large part to Eleanor’s inspiring leadership. In early 2023, Eleanor was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada and received the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, the highest honour bestowed by the Queen's University Alumni Association (QUAA).
Joanne Christie
Church Administrator
Joanne Christie, as Church Administrator at Fairlawn, supports the needs of our congregation and staff. Joanne brings a positive disposition, administrative and customer service experience to our team. In her own words: “I am service-oriented with integrity, accountability, empathy and committed to a high level of personal service and support.” Joanne finds great fulfilment in helping people. Her hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Celine Cheung
Administration and Program Support
Celine Cheung, as part-time Administration and Program Support at Fairlawn will work with the worship team to prepare materials and support worship services and send out our weekly Greetings! newsletter. Celine has worked in administration, customer service and learning and development for over 5 years. She enjoys connecting with people in-person and with technology. Her hours are Wednesday and Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm (will include remote work) and Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Cleaners
Jimena N.
Jimena and team Fabio and Martha are employees of Salto Grande Maintenance whose principal Alvaro Perez has over 20 years experience in providing services to United Churches. Jimena works the day shift and Fabio and Martha the evening shift to care for our building and support our staff, community of faith and tenant(s).
Fabio B. and Martha J.
