Offering a respectful and safe enviornment with food and conversation for vulnerable populations. Gatherings take place on the first Tuesday of each month (September – June) from 9:00am to 10:30am
We have 2 women’s spirituality groups where women meet monthly to contemplate life’s questions and support each other. Women’s Spirituality Group I meet online the first Tuesday of each month (December - June) from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. If interested, please reach out to es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
Amnesty International Group 65 meet monthly on Zoom. For information and a Group near you, visit https://www.amnesty.ca/what-you-can-do/find-a-group-near-you/#Ontario
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.
Pastoral Visitation Team Meeting Our pastoral visitation ministry provides support and compassion for those who may occasionally experience difficulty in their lives and supports our senior members when they can no longer regularly attend church. We send cards and flowers and keep them connected to Fairlawn through phone calls and personal visits. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact Kathy Salisbury or Elaine Pitts at pastoralcare@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.
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 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 hrandr@fairlawnavenueunited.ca .
2025 International Day of Pink Tour Theme: Re-emergence We will be celebrating: 35th anniversary of the word Two-Spirit 35th anniversary of the start of the LGBT Purge (court cases) 25th anniversary of the Little Sister's bookstore supreme court case 10th anniversary of the ban on conversion therapy
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: November gathering will take place online/Zoom on Monday, Nov. 11'24. Men’s Group: On the first Monday morning of each month (September - June), the Men’s Group meet for a time of friendship and discussion. The wide-ranging conversations offer men a chance to discuss issues of mutual interest. September 2024 -> As we will be closed for the Labour Day Statutory Holiday on Monday, September 2, our gathering will take place one week later on Monday, September 9. For information, please contact es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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! ZOOM LOGIN.
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 property@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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.
Taizé Service Taizé is a style of prayer services characterized by simple, repetitive chants, periods of silence, and candlelight, designed to promote meditation and contemplation. You are welcome to join us for this Taizé celebration led by Hubert Razack and Heather McPherson at Fairlawn on Friday, April 11 at 5:00pm.
Please join us for worship service during Holy Week 2025. 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. 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. The AGM agenda will be emailed in the coming weeks and will include links to the 2024 Annual Report, 2024 Annual Report Appendices and 2025 Budget. Please stay to reflect on the year gone by and to consider our Visioning Report.
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
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.
Please join us for worship service during Holy Week 2025. 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. 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.
Please join us for worship service during Holy Week 2025. 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. 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.
Statutory Holidays ~ Good Friday Please note: After Good Friday worship service, Fairlawn Avenue United's Administrative office and building will be closed. For emergency pastoral care, please email pastoralcare@fairlawnavenueunited.ca or call 647-823-2366.
Hosted by John and Elaine McCarthy Easter Sunday, April 20 at 9:00am in the Assembly Hall. Enjoy Opening Prayer, coloured hard boiled Easter eggs, hot cross buns with fixings, coffee, tea, juice and enjoyable company. $5 per person at the door. So we can plan accordingly, please register.
Please join us for worship service during Holy Week 2025. 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. 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.
Statutory Holiday ~Easter Monday Please note that Fairlawn Avenue United's Administrative office and building will be closed for Easter Monday on April 21. Our office reopens Tuesday, April 22 at 10:00am. For emergency pastoral care, please email pastoralcare@fairlawnavenueunited.ca or call 647-823-2366.
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.
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
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.
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.