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.
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
Men’s Group: On the first Monday morning of each month, 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. Please note: Due to New Year's Day Statutory Holiday, the gathering for January 2024 will take place on the 2nd Monday of the month: Monday, January 8. For information, please contact
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 Monday of each month (Oct'23 - June '24) from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. If interested, please reach out to
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 team meet bi-weekly. If you have something you'd like the team to discuss/review, please send an email with details one week before the meeting date to
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.
Quarterly online meeting of Fairlawn's Trustees. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Trustees or have any questions, please contact: Fairlawn Governance
The Fairlawn Trustees meet quarterly. If you have any property questions, please contact Tom Salisbury, Chair and Liaison to Governing Council 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.
The Property Council meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month 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
Note: the gathering this month will be online over Zoom. 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 on the third Tuesday from 1:00pm - 2:30pm of each month in the sanctuary. If interested, please reach out to
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.
Please join us on the church lawn this evening at 6:30pm for a silent vigil to bear witness to lives lost and for the hope of peace. The United Church of Canada Joins Day of Prayer
The Prayer Shawl Ministry knitters meet the third Wednesday of every month 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 if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
The Explore Spirituality Council (ES) meet online the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00om - 5:00pm. If you are interested in joining the ES Council, please reach out to Governance
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.
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.
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 .
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 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.
This week our Friday prayer vigil for Gaza will be a pre-recorded online moment. Cam will offer three prayers, you will be able to pause for your own silence between them. Access the vigil on our YouTube channel at 6:30pm (or at any time after that, whatever fits your schedule). When you do come, you may want to have a candle or lamp burning nearby to help center your prayers.
