Volunteers gather weekly on Wednesdays from 2:00pm - 4:00 to sort the donations of books received. This volunteering opportunity includes lifting and moving of books. If you would like to volunteer for the Book Sale, please reach out to co-ordinators Tom & Kathy Salisbury at .
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.
The Human Resource and Relationships Committee (HR&R) gather and meet every 2 months. Should you have matters for the committee to consider, please contact the chair, Allan Hux 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.
Celebrate Visibility in All Its Forms Fairlawn Avenue United Church is allying with International Day of Pink for the second year to bring the 2024 Visibility Anniversaries Tour to Fairlawn on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00pm. This event celebrates visibility in all its forms — being seen, welcomed, acknowledged, accepted, respected, and listened to. It recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Trans Flag and the 50th anniversary of the Brunswick Four, a key event in the queer women’s movement. We welcome you to join us for incredible discussions with 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders who have shaped our history and are trailblazing our future. REGISTER NOW!
Worship Services at Fairlawn Avenue United are on Sunday mornings at 10:30am in our sanctuary, with Minister the Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts; Associate Minister Rev. Jean Ward; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; 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.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, post-service in the sanctuary – we encourage you to bring your own mug! Coffee hour provides an important opportunity for people to connect with one another, welcome guests and feel part of Fairlawn.
Join Rob Metcalf for this 10-week series of Tai Chi Monday afternoons at 3:15pm to 4:30pm, April 15 – June 24. (Please note – there is NO CLASS on Monday, May 20 – Victoria Day ). 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.
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:
The Property Council meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (September - June) from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. If you have any property questions or would like to beome a member of the property council, please contact chair Vicki Stuart at
October 2024 -> Please note the Prayer Shawl Ministry is meeting in October off-schedule on Tuesday, October 22 at 1:30pm in-person and off-site. For details, please contact Jan Schlee at The Prayer Shawl Ministry knitters meet the third Wednesday of every month (September - June) at 1:00pm to 2:00pm online 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 one is not alone. Please contact Jan Schlee at if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
There has been a change of schedule starting November 2024 - the Explore Spirituality (ES) 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: or . Please note - there will be no meeting in December 2024.
