Celebrating Eleanor Daley ~ Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound ~ August 8 at 7:30pm
2025-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Off-site, Canada
Celebrating Eleanor Daley ~ Festival of the Sound
Friday, August 8
Start Time Update: 7:30pm
Charles W. Stockey Centre
2 Bay Street
Parry Sound, ON
Parry Sound-born Eleanor Daley’s choral works have touched
thousands of hearts around the world.
The Elmer Iseler Singers and Festival of the Sound celebrate and give thanks for the honour she has brought to Parry Sound and Canada.
A night not to be missed!
Festival of the Sound event page:
https://festivalofthesound.ca/event/celebrating-eleanor-daly/
Tickets:
https://tickets.festivalofthesound.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?event=1212
Please note: EIS anf FotS promotion indicate different start times: 7:00pm or 7:30pm.
7:00pm start time is indicated in all Fairlawn communication.

Sunday Worship Service and Coffee Hour
2025-09-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
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.

Welcome Back BBQ
2025-09-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Join us for a BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, drinks & desserts (gluten-free and vegetarian options available) after worship service to reconnect after the summer break.
Fairlawn’s latest sponsored refugee Yamen, will be formally introduced during worship and will attend to meet with the congregation.
Interested in volunteering to help prepare food, set tables or provide a side dish or dessert? Contact bbq@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

Tuesday Lunch Crowd
2025-09-09 12:45 - 14:15 | Online
Tuesday Lunch Crowd meets online the second Tuesday of each month for a social gathering and to hear a presentation from various guest speakers.
TLC is open to everyone, please join us on Zoom!
ZOOM LOGIN.

Christian Meditation
2025-09-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 | 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 christianmeditation@fairlawnavenueunited.ca to receive the Zoom login details.

Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice
2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, 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 through May.

Women's Spirituality Group II
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, 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 es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

Pastoral Visitation Team Meeting
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Pastoral Visitation Team Meeting
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 any questions or would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact Kathy Salisbury or Elaine Pitts at pastoralcare@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

HR&R Meeting
2025-09-18 15:45 - 17:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
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 hrandr@fairlawnavenueunited.ca .

Breast Friends - Cancer Suport Group
2025-09-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group

Women who have breast cancer, or have survived it, meet the fourth Monday of the month (September – June) on Zoom from 10:30am to 11:30am 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: bcsupport@fairlawnavenueunited.ca

Broadview Discussion Group
2025-09-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
2026 Schedule and Zoom Login
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.

COMET
2025-09-23 15:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-30 15:30 - 20:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, 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

Governing Council Meeting
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Community of Faith to ensure that the Fairlawn Forward Mission expressed by the Community of Faith 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 minimally four times per year.
If you have question, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Chair of Governing Council at: gc@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

ES Explore Spirituality Council Meeting
2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
The (ES) Explore Spirituality 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: cameron.fairlawn@gmail.com or es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.
The next meeting will be off-schedule on Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Trustees Meeting
2025-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
The Trustees of Fairlawn Avenue United Church meet online quarterly.
If you have any questions please reach out to Tom Salisbury, Chair and Liaison to Governing Council at trustees@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

Sunday Worship Service - The Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Join us for our worship service outside on the lawn as we celebrate the Blessing of the Animals.
All pets are welcome but to keep them safe, please ensure dogs are leashed, cats are in carriers and other pets are suitably contained.

Men's Group
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Men’s Group:
Please note – the meeting on Easter Monday, April 6’26 (Statutory Holiday) has been rescheduled one week later on Monday, April 13.
On the first Monday morning of each month (September – June), the Men’s Group meet for a time of friendship and discussion. The wide-ranging conversations offer men a chance to discuss issues of mutual interest.
For information, please contact es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca

Walk-in Support
2025-10-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Offering a respectful and safe enviornment with food and conversation for vulnerable populations.
Gatherings take place on the first Tuesday of each month (September – June) from 9:00am to 10:30am
Please note: September 2026 ->
Due to the Labour Day weekend, the gathering will take place OFF SCHEDULE on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Women's Spirituality ~ Group I
2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
We have 2 women’s spirituality groups where women meet monthly to contemplate life’s questions and support each other.
If interested, please reach out to es@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
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Please note: The gathering of Women’s Spirituality Group I has concluded and will resume in October 2026.
For details, please email: churchoffice@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
