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.de1780757197tinue1780757197uneva1780757197nwalr1780757197iaf@m1780757197riffa1780757197 More details coming soon: https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink/
Notification: Due to the winter weather storm warning and wanting all to be safe and warm, in-person worship has been cancelled Sunday, February 16. An online pre-recorded service will be online and available by 10:30am. Online Worship Service - Sunday, February 16, 2025
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.de1780757197tinue1780757197uneva1780757197nwalr1780757197iaf@m1780757197riffa1780757197 More details coming soon: https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink/
Tell Me More: A session for adults supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth We invite you to join us on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00pm at this introductory information session for parents, caregivers, educators, and other adults who care for and about queer and questioning youth. The session covers key 2SLGBTQIA+ language and concepts, inclusive parenting, and how to prepare for and/or handle the coming out conversation. Our goal is to help attendees support the queer youth in their lives by providing basic, accurate information and creating a safe space for questions and conversation. Visit our website to register for this free event at fairlawnchurch.ca/affirm-events/
Worship service at Fairlawn Avenue United Church are on Sunday mornings in our Sanctuary with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, in our post-service Coffee Hour in the sanctuary – we encourage you to bring your own mug! Coffee Hour provides an important opportunity for people to connect with one another, Experience Belonging, welcome visitors and guests, and feel part of Fairlawn. If you’d like to revisit any of our worship services, curated musical offerings and service bulletins, they are posted online on our website worship page or YouTube channel.
The Testament of Mary 3-part Series with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts In-person Wednesday, March 12, 19 & 26 1:00pm - 2:30pm NOTE: March 26 session postponed to April 2 Cam will be leading a read-through of the novel The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóbín. The novel is written from the point of view of Mary, mother of Jesus, reflecting in her old age on her son's life and the claims he was a messiah.
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 ac.de1780757197tinue1780757197uneva1780757197nwalr1780757197iaf@l1780757197wahsr1780757197eyarp1780757197 if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
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.
You are invited Tuesday March 25, from 10:00am – 12:00pm to join Fairlawn’s Camp Scugog Team in the church kitchen for a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and the chance to help prepare some of the items that will be sold at the Sunday, March 30 Camp Scugog Craft and Bake Sale. Questions? Contact Sandy Giles Byrne at ac.de1780757197tinue1780757197uneva1780757197nwalr1780757197iaf@a1780757197e1780757197
