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Participate in a sandwich making assembly line in the Assembly Hall kitchen with Cam to support the Wednesday Drop-in at Saint Luke's United. Saint Luke's (an EA Fund partner) has asked for Fairlawn's support in providing 150 sandwiches. Bring your culinary skills and if you can, a bowl of you favourite topping (egg, tuna, PB&J, cheese, etc). We look forward to seeing you!
Donations are gratefully accepted starting Sunday, November 10 through Sunday, December 1st either to the main office from Monday to Thursday between 9:00am – 4:00pm or Sundays between 10:00am – 10:30am before service in our wrapped donation boxes at the SE Sanctuary Door (the Nook).
One Snowy Christmas Our book fundraiser is back in time for you to buy a copy or two for the young (or young at heart) people on your Christmas list, with all proceeds going to Fairlawn. Written by Kathleen Magladry, with illustrations by Jill Klaehn and design by Kathryn Cullen, it is based on a childhood memory of Barbara Springgay. Books will be available during Coffee Hour Sunday, December 1 and 8 at a cost of $15.00 and payment can be made by cash or via ac.de1780878172tinue1780878172uneva1780878172nwalr1780878172iaf@r1780878172efsna1780878172rt-e1780878172 with the memo line noted as “Snowy Christmas”. For alternate purchase arrangements, please contact ac.de1780878172tinue1780878172uneva1780878172nwalr1780878172iaf@r1780878172esiar1780878172dnufk1780878172oob1780878172.
Registration is required - please book your FREE tickets today on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/messiahcomplex-an-advent-presentation-tickets-1099122768789?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us as we gather together on the winter solstice, in Advent, for a screening of Against the Grain Theatre's interpretation of Handel's Messiah. This masterpiece presents 4 choirs, 6 languages and 12 soloists representing every province and territory across the country. Please consider bringing a donation of a non-perishable food item to support a local indigenous men's shelter. For more information about Messiah/Complex, visit the Against The Grain Theater's website: https://atgtheatre.com/upcoming/messiah-complex/ and view the YouTube trailer.
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We take this time off to spend time with family and friends, to rest and relax, and be ready for all that 2025 has to offer. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780878172tinue1780878172uneva1780878172nwalr1780878172iaf@e1780878172racla1780878172rotsa1780878172p1780878172 or call 647-823-2366.
Post-service during Coffee Hour in the sanctuary, Group 65 of Amnesty International will have a table with petitions to sign that concern events in Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey and Niger. Thank you for your support.
Meetings to discuss and plan International Day of Pink at Fairlawn Avenue United on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Zoom Meeting I: Monday, February 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm Zoom Meeting II: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm Virtual Meet & Greet If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please reach out to Fairlawn's Affirm Ministry at ac.de1780878172tinue1780878172uneva1780878172nwalr1780878172iaf@m1780878172riffa1780878172 More details coming soon: https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink/
Meetings to discuss and plan International Day of Pink at Fairlawn Avenue United on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Zoom Meeting I: Monday, February 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm Zoom Meeting II: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm Virtual Meet & Greet If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please reach out to Fairlawn's Affirm Ministry at ac.de1780878172tinue1780878172uneva1780878172nwalr1780878172iaf@m1780878172riffa1780878172 More details coming soon: https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink/
Stay with us after worship service on Sunday, March 23, for a workshop facilitated by Christina Gallo of CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Toronto. We will provide a light lunch during coffee hour that will include sandwiches and crudité to take to your seats to enjoy as we transition from worship to our guest speaker. Fairlawners, like many in our community, are feeling particular anxiety about social justice issues close to our hearts and minds: poverty, climate change, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and the list goes on. Christina will share with us what anxiety is; the difference between the normal anxiety we feel vs. medical/clinical anxiety; how to develop empathy to help understand anxiety in others; and how we can best support our kids, families, communities and ourselves. There will also be a Q&A period.
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
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.