After a COVID hiatus, Fairlawn's volunteer knitters have resumed teaching participants at 40 Oaks in Regent Park (fredvictor.org) to improve their knitting and crocheting skills. There will be a table in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 10 after worship service of their handmade items for sale – with all the proceeds going back to the knitters.
Next Online Gathering: Monday, December 11 at 7:30pm to 9:00pm All readers of the print and online editions are welcome. The December 2023 issue includes: Feminist bible scholars casting the Virgin Mary in a new light What’s missing from Canada’a landmark disability benefit Documentary explores the biblical mistranslation that fostered homophobioa Join us online for review and discussion of articles and features from the current issue of Broadview Magazine. For all readers of Broadview Magazine both online and print copies! ZOOM LOGIN
Tuesday Lunch Crowd meets online the second Tuesday of each month for a social gathering and to hear a presentation from various guest speakers. TLC is open to everyone, please join us on Zoom!
Quarterly online meeting of Fairlawn's Governing Council. Governing Council – Vacancies Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Congregation to ensure that the Mission /Call expressed by the congregation 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 approximately four times per year. We’re seeking several Fairlawners who believe in the work of our church community and want to help shape that vision. Might you be interested in being part of Fairlawn’s council? Do you have some leadership or personnel experience to offer to the church? Would you consider co-chairing with a friend? There will be lots of support from the current chairs and from the ongoing team. Chair, Governing Council Chair, Explore Spirituality Chair, Experience Belonging Find out more by watching the recording of the April 30 congregational meeting.
All Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings By Gayle Boss illustrated by David G. Klein Online Advent Study with Rev. Jean Ward “One day in the fall, as water and air cooled, at some precise temperature an ancient bell sounded in the turtle brain. A signal: Take a deep breath” Self Directed Online Interactive You are invited to watch Rev. Jean Ward & Rev. Nigel Weaver reading the stories of these creatures accompanied by some questions that invite you into the spirit of Advent. Links will be active at 6:30pm on the event date(s). Link information Join Rev. Jean Ward on Zoom to spend time together reading the stories and talking about our learnings and musings. Zoom login: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82463549159 Meeting ID: 824 6354 9159
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, we gather online for Christian Meditation. In the summer months, we will meet monthly: July 3, 2024 August 7, 2024 September 4, 2024 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 to receive the Zoom login details.
Fairlawn Quilters meet weekly on Thursday mornings at 10:00am in the Youth Room. If you have questions or are interested in participating, please reach out to Jill Kalehn via email at .
The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Seniors sing every Sunday from September through June at the 10:30am worship service, and are responsible for an introit, two anthems and all other service music. The Senior Choir practice weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:15pm – 9:00pm in the Sanctuary.
Worship with Fairlawn this Advent and Christmas season. Worship Services at Fairlawn Avenue United are on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, with Minister the Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Associate Minister Rev. Jean Ward, Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. Coffee Hours follows in the sanctuary ~ bring your own mug! If you’d like to revisit any of our online worship services, please visit our website worship page or YouTube channel.
On Dec 10 1948 the United Nations passed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Amnesty International's "Write for Rights " campaign is the world's largest human rights event . Amnesty International supporters write millions of letters, petitions, emails, etc. on behalf of those whose basic human rights are being attacked. On Dec 17 please join us at the Amnesty tables in the sanctuary and make a difference by adding your signature to the many petitions .
The Fairlawn team will be gathering off-site for Christmas Lunch. Please note the office will be closed between 11:30am - 2:30pm.
