The Human Resource and Relationships Committee (HR&R) gather and meet every 2 months. Should you have matters for the committee to consider, please contact the chair, Allan Hux at ac.de1788686662tinue1788686662uneva1788686662nwalr1788686662iaf@r1788686662dnarh1788686662 .
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 through May.
EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
Gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am this Advent, Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts preaches on the theme of “God does all her best work in the dark”. As we light our Advent Candles this year, we focus on the work God does in the darkness: Creation, the Exodus, the Nativity and the Resurrection. Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Senior Choir Advent I - Creation (Hope) Advent II - Exodus (Peace) Advent III - Nativity (Joy) Advent IV - Resurrection (Love)
Please join Eleanor Daley, Director of Music, and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir for Lessons & Carols, with readings of the account of the Nativity with hymns and carols as we celebrate the season and joy of singing together.
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.de1788686662tinue1788686662uneva1788686662nwalr1788686662iaf@s1788686662e1788686662.
A meeting of the Governing Council of Fairlawn Avenue United Church. For more information visit: https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/aboutus/governance/ Questions? email: ac.de1788686662tinue1788686662uneva1788686662nwalr1788686662iaf@c1788686662g1788686662
Advent and Epiphany Book Study Join Cam for a 6-part conversation about the late Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination. Reflecting on the struggles between the People of God and Empire, he opens up the timeless words of Isaiah and other prophetic hope in the Hebrew Scriptures. Online Tuesday evenings 7:00pm - 8:30pm Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan 6, 13 Registration Required
Advent and Epiphany Book Study Join Cam for a 6-part conversation about the late Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination. Reflecting on the struggles between the People of God and Empire, he opens up the timeless words of Isaiah and other prophetic hope in the Hebrew Scriptures. In-person Wednesday afternoons 1:00pm - 2:30pm Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14 Registration Required
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.de1788686662tinue1788686662uneva1788686662nwalr1788686662iaf@n1788686662oitat1788686662idemn1788686662aitsi1788686662rhc1788686662 to receive the Zoom login details.
Gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am this Advent, Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts preaches on the theme of “God does all her best work in the dark”. As we light our Advent Candles this year, we focus on the work God does in the darkness: Creation, the Exodus, the Nativity and the Resurrection. Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Senior Choir Advent I - Creation (Hope) Advent II - Exodus (Peace) Advent III - Nativity (Joy) Advent IV - Resurrection (Love)
Join us as we gather together on the longest night, 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. Admission is free. Please consider bringing a donation of a non-perishable food item to support a local indigenous men’s shelter. Registration is required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A8AC29A7FFC16-60636557-anadvent
