Amnesty International Group 65 Fundraiser
Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canadahttps://trellis.org/ai-group65-silent-auction
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Online gathering Monday, October 23 at 7:30pm. All readers of the print and online editions are welcome. In the October/November 2023 issue: Canada’s explosive online gambling A woman reflects on the 10th anniversary of her suicide-attempt How Saleemul Huq is helping developing nations prepare for the worst of the climate crisis ZOOM LOGIN DETAILS
PLEASE NOTE - the session scheduled for Tuesday, November 14 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 22 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Join us online on Zoom with the Rev. Jean Ward to explore the sacred bonds of belonging, relationship and reciprocity through two books: Braiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2013 The Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes, 2017
Fairlawn Quilters. If you have questions or are interested in participating, please reach out to Jill Kalehn via email at .
PLEASE NOTE - the session scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 22 1:30pm - 3:00pm Join us in-person with the Rev. Jean Ward to explore the sacred bonds of belonging, relationship and reciprocity through two books: Braiding Sweetgrass – Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, 2013 The Woman Who Went To The Moon – Poems of Igloolik by Rosemary Clewes, 2017 Registration is required as Jean sends out pre-session emails/content.
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, 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 to receive the Zoom login details.
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.
Fairlawners, friends and neighbours are invited to gather at 6:30pm for a vigil to share in prayers and readings, to bear witness to the lives lost and for the hope of peace.
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, Director of Music – Eleanor Daley and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. If you'd like to revisit any of our online worship services, please visit our website worship page or YouTube channel.
Coffee, tea and cookies will be available in the sanctuary following the service and we encourage you to bring your owen mug! A signup sheet will be on the coffee table for volunteers to select dates to assist. Each week, a three-person team will arrive at 10:00am to set up, attend the service and be finished cleaning up by 12:30pm. Easy-to-follow instructions are posted in the kitchen. Coffee hour provides an important opportunity for people to connect with one another, welcome guests and feel part of Fairlawn.
All knitters and novices are welcome to join - meet the last Monday of each month from 1:30pm - 3:00pm off-site. Bring your current knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlework project, or whatever you are working on, and enjoy the visit. For more information and gathering location/address, please contact .
UPDATE -> Due to the cancellation of the session on Monday, October 30, the series will extend one week and have its final session on Monday. december 4, 2023. Join Rob Metcalf for this 10-week series of Tai Chi Monday afternoons at 3:15pm to 4:30pm, September 11 - November 27. (Please note – there are NO CLASSES on Monday, October 9 or Monday, October 23 ). To register or for information, please contact Rob at . This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. You don’t need to subscribe to or learn much about tai chi’s roots in Chinese philosophy to enjoy its health benefits, but these concepts can help make sense of its approach: Qi — an energy force thought to flow through the body; tai chi is said to unblock and encourage the proper flow of qi. Yin and yang — opposing elements thought to make up the universe that need to be kept in harmony. Tai chi is said to promote this balance.