Pastoral Care
We offer connection and caring in several ways:
Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group
Women who have breast cancer, or have survived it, meet monthly on Zoom 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.
Pastoral Visitation
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry knitters meet monthly offsite from September to June 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 we are not alone.
Please contact Jan Schlee at prayershawl@fairlawnavenueunited.ca if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
Visitation Tea
Between 2020 and 2023, in lieu of the Visitation Tea, a gift of spring flowers was delivered after Easter to our senior members who were no longer able to attend church services regularly. We are pleased that on June 5, 2024, we held our Afternoon Tea in the sanctuary. Our senior members participated in a communion service with readings and music, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to visit and connect with one another.
Widows' Support Group
This group meets every six weeks in person to facilitate the sharing of issues and concerns in a safe, confidential space. The women are at different stages and provide support for one another. New members from Fairlawn and from the community are welcome. For more informatin, please contact widowsupport@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.
Contact us
Don’t know where to turn or who to ask for help? Contact pastoralcare@fairlawnavenueunited.ca – We can listen to what you need and help you find the right support.