April 27 is Earth Day Sunday for Fairlawn, and it is "Unplugged Sunday". We will use as little electricity as possible. There will be no screens, coffee or tea, only cold drinks. We encourage you to use as little energy as you can that day. Carpool, bike, walk or take the TTC to church. Cook your Sunday meals on Saturday. Be creative while we are mindful on the Sunday of Creation Care.
Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group Women who have breast cancer, or have survived it, meet the fourth Monday of the month (September - June) on Zoom from 10:30am to 11:30am for information sharing, encouragement, fitness ideas and some fun social events. The group provides a supportive environment with women who understand this journey. It is open to anyone from the church or community who would like to join. Please note there are a few meeting dates that fall outside of the schedule: Sept. 30, 2024 No gathering in Dec. 2024 Jan. 13, 2025 If interested, please contact: bcsupport@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
Prayer Shawl Ministry The Prayer Shawl Ministry knitters meet monthly offsite from September to June to knit and chat. Prayer shawls are offered to Fairlawn members, family and friends in need of support and comfort, or to celebrate a special occasion. The knitters work on their own time on these cozy, warm shawls that serve as a tangible reminder that we are not alone. Please contact Jan Schlee at prayershawl@fairlawnavenueunited.ca if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
2025 Schedule and Zoom Login All readers of the print and online editions are welcome. Join us online for review and discussion of articles and features from the current issue of Broadview Magazine.
There has been a change of schedule starting November 2024 - the (ES) Explore Spirituality Council will meet online on the fourth Tuesday of each month (November - June) from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in this ministry, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts via email to: cameron@fairlawnavenueunited.ca or es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca. Please note - there will be no meeting in December 2024.
Wednesdays at 7:30pm to 9:00pm, we gather online for Christian Meditation. This group is open to anyone who is interested in Meditation at any level, or are curious. All are welcome. Please email moderator, Patrick Sullivan, at christianmeditation@fairlawnavenueunited.ca to receive the Zoom login details.
Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – June) on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to quilters@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.
As part of our work to help homeless people, once again we will be creating "Welcome Home Baskets" to help shelter residents transition to permanent housing. Items we are looking for include cooking essentials, cleaning materials, and bedding. There will be a table in the main lobby to drop off items between 10:00am - 12:00pm on Sunday, May 4, 11, 18, and 25. Thank you for sharing your love with our neighbours who are moving out of shelters.
Worship service at Fairlawn Avenue United Church are on Sunday mornings in our Sanctuary with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, in our post-service Coffee Hour in the sanctuary – we encourage you to bring your own mug! Coffee Hour provides an important opportunity for people to connect with one another, Experience Belonging, welcome visitors and guests, and feel part of Fairlawn. If you’d like to revisit any of our worship services, curated musical offerings and service bulletins, they are posted online on our website worship page or YouTube channel.
Annual General Meeting, May 4. Our AGM will be held on Sunday, May 4 immediately after a shortened service in the sanctuary. It is also an option to attend on Zoom: Topic: Zoom Fairlawn AGM Sunday, May 4, 2025 Time: Sunday, May 4, 2025 11:30am Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88182277687 Meeting ID: 881 8227 7687