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.
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.
UPDATE: Gathering on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 has been CANCELLED. The next gathering is Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We have 2 women’s spirituality groups where women meet monthly to contemplate life’s questions and support each other. Women’s Spirituality Group II meet monthly on the third Tuesday (September - June) from 1:00pm – 2:30pm in the chapel. If interested, please reach out to Sue Ennis at: es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Community of Faith to ensure that the Fairlawn Forward Mission expressed by the Community of Faith is fulfilled in diverse and effective ways , and that the operations of Fairlawn Avenue United Church are carried out responsibly and in support of that Mission. The full Governing Council meet minimally four times per year. If you have question, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Chair of Governing Council at: gc@fairlawnavenueunited.ca or cameron@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
The Testament of Mary 3-part Series with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts In-person Wednesday, March 12, 19 & 26 1:00pm - 2:30pm NOTE: March 26 session postponed to April 2 Cam will be leading a read-through of the novel The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóbín. The novel is written from the point of view of Mary, mother of Jesus, reflecting in her old age on her son's life and the claims he was a messiah.
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.
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.
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.
Stay with us after worship service on Sunday, March 23, for a workshop facilitated by Christina Gallo of CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Toronto. We will provide a light lunch during coffee hour that will include sandwiches and crudité to take to your seats to enjoy as we transition from worship to our guest speaker. Fairlawners, like many in our community, are feeling particular anxiety about social justice issues close to our hearts and minds: poverty, climate change, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and the list goes on. Christina will share with us what anxiety is; the difference between the normal anxiety we feel vs. medical/clinical anxiety; how to develop empathy to help understand anxiety in others; and how we can best support our kids, families, communities and ourselves. There will also be a Q&A period.
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
You are invited Tuesday March 25, from 10:00am – 12:00pm to join Fairlawn’s Camp Scugog Team in the church kitchen for a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and the chance to help prepare some of the items that will be sold at the Sunday, March 30 Camp Scugog Craft and Bake Sale. Questions? Contact Sandy Giles Byrne at ea@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
