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Join us to explore the big questions in life. See what we’re doing Sundays and throughout the week – online and in person – as we share our spiritual journey through these challenging times.

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Events Calendar

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2 events 1 2 events, 1 Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service Featured November 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The services are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@e1794614282ciffo1794614282hcruh1794614282c1794614282 and we'll be happy to assist., Featured 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Congregational Meeting 1: Post-service Financial Information & Discussion Featured November 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Congregational Meeting 1: Post-service Financial Information & Discussion Treasurer Steve Dunk and Trustee Tom Salisbury will provide an overview of Fairlawn’s financial realities, including an updated 10-year forecast and some insights into the status and management of our investment portfolio. We will also share a summary of the feedback received from the congregation in September and October and answer any questions. We welcome everyone to join us in person or via Zoom. Zoom details to follow - watch this space.	2 events 2 2 events, 2 Featured 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring Men’s Group Featured November 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring Men’s Group Please note – due to the Labour Day statutory holiday on Monday, September 7, the September gathering has been rescheduled one week later on Monday, September 14. 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. For information, please contact Rob Metcalf, Chair Experience Belonging at ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@b1794614282e1794614282, Featured 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring Women’s Spirituality Group I Featured November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring Women’s Spirituality Group I 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 on the first Tuesday of the month, October through June from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. For details, please email: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@e1794614282ciffo1794614282hcruh1794614282c1794614282.	3 events 3 3 events, 3 Featured 9:00 am - 10:30 am Recurring Walk-in Support Featured November 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Recurring Walk-in Support 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, Featured 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series. Featured November 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series. Write in community. Discover your story. Receive supportive feedback. Fairlawn Connects presents a free 4-part Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) workshop, where we explore the strength of our authentic voice and receive support without judgement. We share our stories, listen deeply and connect with ourselves and others. What happens in a WCC workshop: Inspiration Writing in Community Bravery Deep listening Confidentiality 📅 Tuesdays, Nov. 17 🕑 2:30pm - 4:00pm REVISED TIME 📅 Tuesdays, Nov. 24 & Dec. 1 🕑 1:30pm - 3:00pm 📍 Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto ♿ Wheelchair Accessible This session is open to everyone! Space is limited. No experience required. Just bring a pen and a notebook. Please register at: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@p1794614282vsr1794614282 Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity and respect. To learn more about the Writers Collective of Canada, visit their website: https://wcc-cec.org/, Featured 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET Featured November 3 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET COMET: A Drop-in Program for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth COMET (Come Out & Meet Each Tuesday) is a free after-school drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-18 in North Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Questioning youth and allied friends are also welcome. COMET program activities include arts and crafts, games, cooking, creative workshops, and more. Dinner and snacks are provided at no cost. When? Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. Where? 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto, ON West off Yonge St., a 7-minute walk north from Lawrence TTC Station. Participants are invited to use the west accessible main lobby entrance to access the Assembly Hall downstairs. Why? Because every queer and questioning youth needs a fun and safe place to be themself. What is COMET All About? The program provides youth who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community a safe and welcoming place to gather, eat a nutritious meal, participate in programming through partner organizations, or just come by to hang out	1 event 4 1 event, 4 Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation Featured November 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation 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 ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@n1794614282oitat1794614282idemn1794614282aitsi1794614282rhc1794614282 to receive the Zoom login details.	2 events 5 2 events, 5 Featured 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Featured November 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – May) in the Bessie Barber Room on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@s1794614282retli1794614282uq1794614282., Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season Featured November 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Senior Choir sing every Sunday from September through June at the 10:30 am worship service, and are responsible for an introit, two anthems and all other service music. In order to cover that amount and level of music, often with a minimum of rehearsal time, choristers must have singing experience and excellent music/sight-reading skills. Practice is weekly on Thursday evenings, September 10, 2026 through May 27, 2027.	0 events 6 0 events, 6	0 events 7 0 events, 7
1 event 8 1 event, 8 Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service Featured November 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The services are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@e1794614282ciffo1794614282hcruh1794614282c1794614282 and we'll be happy to assist.	0 events 9 0 events, 9	4 events 10 4 events, 10 Featured 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Human Resources and Releationships (HR&R) Meeting Featured November 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring Human Resources and Releationships (HR&R) Meeting This Committee meet approx. every 6 weeks September through June. The work of the Human Resources and Relationships Council (formerly Ministry & Personnel) is consultative and focused on supporting and maintaining an open and healthy relationship between staff and members of the congregation. For more information, please reach out to Jessica Baugniet, Chair at: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@r1794614282dnarh1794614282, Featured 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series. Featured November 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series. Write in community. Discover your story. Receive supportive feedback. Fairlawn Connects presents a free 4-part Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) workshop, where we explore the strength of our authentic voice and receive support without judgement. We share our stories, listen deeply and connect with ourselves and others. What happens in a WCC workshop: Inspiration Writing in Community Bravery Deep listening Confidentiality 📅 Tuesdays, Nov. 17 🕑 2:30pm - 4:00pm REVISED TIME 📅 Tuesdays, Nov. 24 & Dec. 1 🕑 1:30pm - 3:00pm 📍 Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto ♿ Wheelchair Accessible This session is open to everyone! Space is limited. No experience required. Just bring a pen and a notebook. Please register at: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@p1794614282vsr1794614282 Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity and respect. To learn more about the Writers Collective of Canada, visit their website: https://wcc-cec.org/, Featured 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET Featured November 10 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET COMET: A Drop-in Program for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth COMET (Come Out & Meet Each Tuesday) is a free after-school drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-18 in North Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Questioning youth and allied friends are also welcome. COMET program activities include arts and crafts, games, cooking, creative workshops, and more. Dinner and snacks are provided at no cost. When? Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. Where? 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto, ON West off Yonge St., a 7-minute walk north from Lawrence TTC Station. Participants are invited to use the west accessible main lobby entrance to access the Assembly Hall downstairs. Why? Because every queer and questioning youth needs a fun and safe place to be themself. What is COMET All About? The program provides youth who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community a safe and welcoming place to gather, eat a nutritious meal, participate in programming through partner organizations, or just come by to hang out + 1 More	2 events 11 2 events, 11 Featured 9:00 am - 5:00 pm STAT: Remembrance Day Closed Featured November 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm STAT: Remembrance Day Closed We will be closed to observe the Statutory Holiday The United Church of Canada For General Council & Regional Council Office Staff 2026 Stat Holidays & Observances https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stat-holidays-2026.pdf, Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation Featured November 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation 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 ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@n1794614282oitat1794614282idemn1794614282aitsi1794614282rhc1794614282 to receive the Zoom login details.	2 events 12 2 events, 12 Featured 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Featured November 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – May) in the Bessie Barber Room on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@s1794614282retli1794614282uq1794614282., Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season Featured November 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Senior Choir sing every Sunday from September through June at the 10:30 am worship service, and are responsible for an introit, two anthems and all other service music. In order to cover that amount and level of music, often with a minimum of rehearsal time, choristers must have singing experience and excellent music/sight-reading skills. Practice is weekly on Thursday evenings, September 10, 2026 through May 27, 2027.	0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14
3 events 15 3 events, 15 Featured 9:00 am - 10:30 am Recurring EA~ Helping Hands Sandwiches for St Luke’s Community Food Program Featured November 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Recurring EA~ Helping Hands Sandwiches for St Luke’s Community Food Program Helping Hands Following the worship service on the third Sunday of each month (October 2026 through June 2027), you are invited to come down to the Assembly Hall kitchen to help make sandwiches for the Community Food Program at Saint Luke’s. * Please note: Due to the after service Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 15, 2026 we will gather at 9:00am before service on this date. If you’re able to volunteer or donate bread or sandwich fillings (e.g., egg salad, tuna salad, cheese, peanut butter, jam, etc.), please contact Sandy Giles Byrne or John Ryerson at ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@a1794614282e1794614282, Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service Featured November 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The services are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@e1794614282ciffo1794614282hcruh1794614282c1794614282 and we'll be happy to assist., Featured 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Congregational Meeting 2: Post-service Community of Faith Profile Information & Discussion and Congregational Vote Featured November 15 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Congregational Meeting 2: Post-service Community of Faith Profile Information & Discussion and Congregational Vote Our 2022 Living Faith Story included a “pathway to a vision” that focused on two potential new ministry focus areas, an Enhanced Affirm Ministry for Youth and a Seniors’ Ministry. Significant progress has been made in supporting queer youth; support for seniors is in its infancy but being built on a solid foundation. We will provide an update on the work that has been done to date and confirm with you that these two new ministries form part of our Vision for the future. This will be a duly constituted congregational meeting where we will vote to ensure we agree upon this path forward. Time permitting, we may also break into groups for deeper discussions about specific topics based on congregational feedback. We welcome everyone to join us in person or via Zoom. Zoom details to follow - watch this space. For those attending in-person, lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@p1794614282vsr1794614282.	1 event 16 1 event, 16 Featured 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Administrative Office Closed Featured November 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Administrative Office Closed Please be advised that the Administrative Office will be closed Monday, November 16 and will reopen Tuesday, November 17 at 9:00am. For pastoralcare needs, [please email: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@e1794614282racla1794614282rotsa1794614282p1794614282	4 events 17 4 events, 17 Featured 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring Women’s Spirituality Group II Featured November 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring Women’s Spirituality Group II 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 in-person the third Tuesday of each month (September – June) from 1:00pm – 2:30pm in the Chapel. Please note, on accasion, the group meet off-site. To join, please contact Sue Ennis for more information at ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@s1794614282e1794614282., Featured 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series Featured November 17 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity and respect., Featured 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET Featured November 17 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET COMET: A Drop-in Program for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth COMET (Come Out & Meet Each Tuesday) is a free after-school drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-18 in North Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Questioning youth and allied friends are also welcome. COMET program activities include arts and crafts, games, cooking, creative workshops, and more. Dinner and snacks are provided at no cost. When? Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. Where? 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto, ON West off Yonge St., a 7-minute walk north from Lawrence TTC Station. Participants are invited to use the west accessible main lobby entrance to access the Assembly Hall downstairs. Why? Because every queer and questioning youth needs a fun and safe place to be themself. What is COMET All About? The program provides youth who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community a safe and welcoming place to gather, eat a nutritious meal, participate in programming through partner organizations, or just come by to hang out + 1 More	1 event 18 1 event, 18 Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation Featured November 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation 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 ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@n1794614282oitat1794614282idemn1794614282aitsi1794614282rhc1794614282 to receive the Zoom login details.	2 events 19 2 events, 19 Featured 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Featured November 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – May) in the Bessie Barber Room on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@s1794614282retli1794614282uq1794614282., Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season Featured November 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Senior Choir sing every Sunday from September through June at the 10:30 am worship service, and are responsible for an introit, two anthems and all other service music. In order to cover that amount and level of music, often with a minimum of rehearsal time, choristers must have singing experience and excellent music/sight-reading skills. Practice is weekly on Thursday evenings, September 10, 2026 through May 27, 2027.	0 events 20 0 events, 20	0 events 21 0 events, 21
1 event 22 1 event, 22 Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service Featured November 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring Worship Service We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The services are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@e1794614282ciffo1794614282hcruh1794614282c1794614282 and we'll be happy to assist.	3 events 23 3 events, 23 Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group Featured November 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group 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. If interested, please contact: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@t1794614282roppu1794614282scb1794614282, Featured 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering Featured November 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering The Prayer Shawl Ministry knitters meet monthly from September to June to knit and chat. November 2026, the gathering is taking place off-site. For details, please email: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@l1794614282wahsr1794614282eyarp1794614282 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 ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@l1794614282wahsr1794614282eyarp1794614282 if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl., Featured 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Recurring Broadview Discussion Group Featured November 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Recurring Broadview Discussion Group 2026 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.	3 events 24 3 events, 24 Featured 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series. Featured November 24 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series. Write in community. Discover your story. Receive supportive feedback. Fairlawn Connects presents a free 4-part Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) workshop, where we explore the strength of our authentic voice and receive support without judgement. We share our stories, listen deeply and connect with ourselves and others. What happens in a WCC workshop: Inspiration Writing in Community Bravery Deep listening Confidentiality 📅 Tuesdays, Nov. 17 🕑 2:30pm - 4:00pm REVISED TIME 📅 Tuesdays, Nov. 24 & Dec. 1 🕑 1:30pm - 3:00pm 📍 Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto ♿ Wheelchair Accessible This session is open to everyone! Space is limited. No experience required. Just bring a pen and a notebook. Please register at: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@p1794614282vsr1794614282 Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity and respect. To learn more about the Writers Collective of Canada, visit their website: https://wcc-cec.org/, Featured 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET Featured November 24 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring COMET COMET: A Drop-in Program for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth COMET (Come Out & Meet Each Tuesday) is a free after-school drop-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-18 in North Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Questioning youth and allied friends are also welcome. COMET program activities include arts and crafts, games, cooking, creative workshops, and more. Dinner and snacks are provided at no cost. When? Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. Where? 28 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto, ON West off Yonge St., a 7-minute walk north from Lawrence TTC Station. Participants are invited to use the west accessible main lobby entrance to access the Assembly Hall downstairs. Why? Because every queer and questioning youth needs a fun and safe place to be themself. What is COMET All About? The program provides youth who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community a safe and welcoming place to gather, eat a nutritious meal, participate in programming through partner organizations, or just come by to hang out, Featured 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Advent Series with Rev. Jean Ward (Online) Featured November 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring Advent Series with Rev. Jean Ward (Online) Rev. Jean Ward hosts a 4-part Advents Series: Haphazard by Starlight. Based upon Janet Morley’s book which was published in 2013. She offers a poem a day from Advent to Epiphany – December 1 to January 6. Each session will use one of the poems from Janet Morley’s book as well as a story or reflection to aid in our conversation . You will receive an audio recording before we meet together along with some questions to ponder. Our sessions will include some conversation about angels, about walking in our neighbourhoods and about our own advent journeys in this year of 2026. Online: Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm – 8:30pm November 24, December 1, 8 & 15 In-Person: Wednesday Afternoons 1:00pm – 2:30pm November 25, December 2, 9 & 16 Sign up to participate on Zoom or in person or a mixture of the two depending on your needs. We are flexible – you just need to let us know ahead of time. I look forward to seeing and being with you. Registration is required. Please send an RSVP email noting if you want to participate online or in-person to: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@p1794614282vsr1794614282	2 events 25 2 events, 25 Featured 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring Advent Series with Rev. Jean Ward Featured November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring Advent Series with Rev. Jean Ward Rev. Jean Ward hosts a 4-part Advents Series: Haphazard by Starlight. Based upon Janet Morley’s book which was published in 2013. She offers a poem a day from Advent to Epiphany - December 1 to January 6. Each session will use one of the poems from Janet Morley’s book as well as a story or reflection to aid in our conversation . You will receive an audio recording before we meet together along with some questions to ponder. Our sessions will include some conversation about angels, about walking in our neighbourhoods and about our own advent journeys in this year of 2026. Online: Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm - 8:30pm November 24, December 1, 8 & 15In-Person: Wednesday Afternoons 1:00pm - 2:30pm November 25, December 2, 9 & 16 Sign up to participate on Zoom or in person or a mixture of the two depending on your needs. We are flexible – you just need to let us know ahead of time. I look forward to seeing and being with you. Registration is required. Please send an RSVP email noting if you want to participate online or in-person to: ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@p1794614282vsr1794614282, Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation Featured November 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Christian Meditation 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 ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@n1794614282oitat1794614282idemn1794614282aitsi1794614282rhc1794614282 to receive the Zoom login details.	2 events 26 2 events, 26 Featured 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Featured November 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring Fairlawn Quilters Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – May) in the Bessie Barber Room on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1794614282tinue1794614282uneva1794614282nwalr1794614282iaf@s1794614282retli1794614282uq1794614282., Featured 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season Featured November 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Senior Choir sing every Sunday from September through June at the 10:30 am worship service, and are responsible for an introit, two anthems and all other service music. In order to cover that amount and level of music, often with a minimum of rehearsal time, choristers must have singing experience and excellent music/sight-reading skills. Practice is weekly on Thursday evenings, September 10, 2026 through May 27, 2027.	0 events 27 0 events, 27	0 events 28 0 events, 28
1 event 29 1 event, 29 Featured 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Special Music Featured November 29 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Special Music You are invited to Special Music Sunday, November 29, 2026 \| 10:30am Eleanor Daley, Director of Music, the Fairlawn Senior Choir and Chamber Orchestra present Gloria by Mary McDonald.	0 events 30 0 events, 30

November 1

photo of Fairlawn Chancel

November 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Worship Service

FNC for Calendar

November 1 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Congregational Meeting 1: Post-service Financial Information & Discussion

November 2

Men's Group text

November 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Men’s Group

women

November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Women’s Spirituality Group I

November 3

word cloud heart shape

November 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Walk-in Support

FC WCC Writing Series Updated

November 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series.

November 3 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm

COMET

November 4

Mind Body Spirit text on stacked rocks

November 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Christian Meditation

November 5

Fairlawn Quilters

November 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fairlawn Quilters

Choir

November 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 8

photo of Fairlawn Chancel

November 8 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Worship Service

There are no events on this day.

November 10

November 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Human Resources and Releationships (HR&R) Meeting

FC WCC Writing Series Updated

November 10 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series.

November 10 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm

COMET

November 11

Remembrabce 2026

November 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

STAT: Remembrance Day Closed

Mind Body Spirit text on stacked rocks

November 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Christian Meditation

November 12

Fairlawn Quilters

November 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fairlawn Quilters

Choir

November 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 15

Sandwich

November 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

EA~ Helping Hands Sandwiches for St Luke’s Community Food Program

photo of Fairlawn Chancel

November 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Worship Service

FNC for Calendar

November 15 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Congregational Meeting 2: Post-service Community of Faith Profile Information & Discussion and Congregational Vote

November 16

Closed

November 16 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Administrative Office Closed

November 17

women II

November 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Women’s Spirituality Group II

FC WCC Writing Series Updated

November 17 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series

November 17 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm

COMET

November 18

Mind Body Spirit text on stacked rocks

November 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Christian Meditation

November 19

Fairlawn Quilters

November 19 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fairlawn Quilters

Choir

November 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 22

photo of Fairlawn Chancel

November 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Worship Service

November 23

Cancer Ribbon Tree

November 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group

Prayer Shawls displayed on a table and in basket

November 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering

Broadview B font

November 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Broadview Discussion Group

November 24

FC WCC Writing Series Updated

November 24 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series.

November 24 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm

COMET

Advent Series 2026

November 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Advent Series with Rev. Jean Ward (Online)

November 25

Advent Series 2026

November 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Advent Series with Rev. Jean Ward

Mind Body Spirit text on stacked rocks

November 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Christian Meditation

November 26

Fairlawn Quilters

November 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fairlawn Quilters

Choir

November 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

November 29

SM Gloria Nov 29'26

November 29 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Special Music

There are no events on this day.

December 1

word cloud heart shape

December 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Walk-in Support

December 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Human Resources and Releationships (HR&R) Meeting

FC WCC Writing Series Updated

December 1 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fairlawn Connects: Free Community Writing Workshop Series.

December 2

Advent Series 2026

December 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Advent Series with Rev. Jean Ward

December 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Trustees Meeting

Mind Body Spirit text on stacked rocks

December 2 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Christian Meditation

December 3

Fairlawn Quilters

December 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fairlawn Quilters

Choir

December 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

News

November 13, 2026

Fairlawn Greetings!

October 30, 2026

Lillian Lucas-Ann Sanders Student Assistance Award

October 29, 2026

Fairlawn Connects Discussion Series

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WORSHIP

November 12, 2026

Sunday Worship Service

October 28, 2026

All Saints, All Souls Sunday

October 25, 2026

Sunday Worship Service