Our United Church of Canada values remind us that “We are not alone.” We put this belief into action by offering connection and caring and a community for life.
Fairlawn is an Affirming Ministry, seeking to welcome and form allyships with those who wish to be in community with us. We celebrate the diversity of our community of faith and our city.
We seek to create a safe space where everyone is welcome to join us wherever they are on their spiritual journey.
We seek to create a safe space where everyone is welcome to bring every aspect of their whole self to participate in our community.
Fairlawn’s Basketball group may not be able to play in the gym right now, but it is still meeting on Zoom on Mondays evenings so members can chat and maintain their connection.
Fairlawn’s 61st Annual Book Sale returns this spring on the last weekend of April. The sale provides many opportunities to volunteer and meet others in the community, as well as get great bargains on thousands of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and records. For our donation drop-off schedule, to arrange a neighbourhood pick up, or for general information, please visit our webpage dedicated to the Book Sale.
Do you love to read and discuss what you read? Join us online to talk about the current issue of Broadview magazine.
Resuming January 7, 2024, we gather for in-person coffee hour after Sunday worship. Volunteer opportunities are available.
On the last Monday of the month, at 1:30 pm, Craft and Chat Knitting Group meets off-site. All knitters and novices are welcome to join. Bring your current knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlework project, or whatever you are working on, and enjoy the visit. For more information or to participate, please contact .
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Tuesday Lunch Crowd features a speaker at its online meetings from 12:55 to 2:15 pm on the second Tuesday of the month, from September to June.
We offer connection and caring in several ways:
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.
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 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. Since March 2020, knitters have been meeting monthly on Zoom to knit and chat. Please contact if you would like to join this ministry or know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl. The shawls are not for sale, but donations are gratefully received in order to purchase yarn to maintain the ministry.
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 will hold our Visitation Tea in the sanctuary. Our senior members will be picked up and brought to the church for a communion service, followed by refreshments and an opportunity to visit and connect with one another. Stay tuned for more details to follow.
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.