We wish you a Happy New Year. The office will be closed December 25, 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Worship Services at Fairlawn Avenue United are on Sunday mornings at 10:30am in our sanctuary, with Minister the Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts; Associate Minister Rev. Jean Ward; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. If you’d like to revisit any of our online worship services, please visit our website worship page or YouTube channel.
Join Rob Metcalf for this 10-week series of Tai Chi Monday afternoons at 3:15pm to 4:30pm, January 8 - March 18. (Please note – there is NO CLASS on Monday, February 19 - Family Day ). To register or for information, please contact Rob at ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@i1780868378hciat1780868378. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. You don’t need to subscribe to or learn much about tai chi’s roots in Chinese philosophy to enjoy its health benefits, but these concepts can help make sense of its approach: Qi — an energy force thought to flow through the body; tai chi is said to unblock and encourage the proper flow of qi. Yin and yang — opposing elements thought to make up the universe that need to be kept in harmony. Tai chi is said to promote this balance.
The Property Council meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (September - June) from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. If you have any property questions or would like to beome a member of the property council, please contact chair Vicki Stuart at ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@y1780868378trepo1780868378rp1780868378
Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group 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. If interested, please contact: ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@t1780868378roppu1780868378scb1780868378
There has been a change of schedule starting November 2024 - the Explore Spirituality (ES) Council will meet online on the fourth Tuesday of each month (November - June) from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in this ministry, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts via email to: ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@n1780868378orema1780868378c1780868378 or ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@s1780868378e1780868378. Please note - there will be no meeting in December 2024.
Pastoral Visitation 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. If you have questions for the Pastoral Visitation team or would like to be involved, please reach out to: ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@e1780868378racla1780868378rotsa1780868378p1780868378.
Next Online Gathering: Monday, January 22 at 7:30pm to 9:00pm All readers of the print and online editions are welcome. Join us online for review and discussion of articles and features from the current issue of Broadview Magazine. ZOOM LOGIN DETAILS
The Embrace Action Team needs your cupcake decorating talents to help prepare some special treats for our Social Justice Sunday – Celebration of Kindness. Everyone is welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Questions, contact EA Co-chair Sandy Giles Byrne at ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@a1780868378e1780868378
Quarterly online meeting of Fairlawn’s Governing Council. Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Congregation to ensure that the Fairlawn Forward Mission expressed by the congregation is fulfilled in diverse and effective ways , and that the operations of Fairlawn Avenue United Church are carried out responsibly and in support of that Mission. The full Governing Council meet approximately four times per year.
An on-site gathering of the Fairlawn Governance team. For information, reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts at ac.de1780868378tinue1780868378uneva1780868378nwalr1780868378iaf@n1780868378orema1780868378c1780868378
Please join Zen's family and friends for a Celebration of Life service taking place at Fairlawn Avenue United on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:00am, with a reception to follow in the Assembly Hall.