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Explore Spirituality

October 2026
Worship Service

Featured October 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@e1791396292ciffo1791396292hcruh1791396292c1791396292 and we'll be happy to assist.
EA~ Helping Hands Sandwiches for St Luke’s Community Food Program

Featured October 18 @ 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@a1791396292e1791396292
Women’s Spirituality Group II

Featured October 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@s1791396292e1791396292.
COMET

Featured October 20 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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
ES Council Meeting

Featured October 20 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Online

The Explore Spirituality Council meet online on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please note: September 2026 -> Meeting is off-schedule on Tuesday, September 29 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm. If you have questions about the ES Council, worhip support or programming, please reach out to ac.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@s1791396292e1791396292.
Christian Meditation

Featured October 21 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Online

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.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@n1791396292oitat1791396292idemn1791396292aitsi1791396292rhc1791396292 to receive the Zoom login details.
Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

Featured October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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.
Worship Service

Featured October 25 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@e1791396292ciffo1791396292hcruh1791396292c1791396292 and we'll be happy to assist.
COMET

Featured October 27 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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
Christian Meditation

Featured October 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Online

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.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@n1791396292oitat1791396292idemn1791396292aitsi1791396292rhc1791396292 to receive the Zoom login details.
Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

Featured October 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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.
November 2026
Worship Service

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

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

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.de1791396292tinue1791396292uneva1791396292nwalr1791396292iaf@e1791396292ciffo1791396292hcruh1791396292c1791396292 and we'll be happy to assist.