Statutory Holiday ~Easter Monday Please note that Fairlawn Avenue United's Administrative office and building will be closed for Easter Monday on April 21. Our office reopens Tuesday, April 22 at 10:00am. For emergency pastoral care, please email ac.de1788586003tinue1788586003uneva1788586003nwalr1788586003iaf@e1788586003racla1788586003rotsa1788586003p1788586003 or call 647-823-2366.
April 27 is Earth Day Sunday for Fairlawn, and it is "Unplugged Sunday". We will use as little electricity as possible. There will be no screens, coffee or tea, only cold drinks. We encourage you to use as little energy as you can that day. Carpool, bike, walk or take the TTC to church. Cook your Sunday meals on Saturday. Be creative while we are mindful on the Sunday of Creation Care.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 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.de1788586003tinue1788586003uneva1788586003nwalr1788586003iaf@l1788586003wahsr1788586003eyarp1788586003 if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
As part of our work to help homeless people, once again we will be creating "Welcome Home Baskets" to help shelter residents transition to permanent housing. Items we are looking for include cooking essentials, cleaning materials, and bedding. There will be a table in the main lobby to drop off items between 10:00am - 12:00pm on Sunday, May 4, 11, 18, and 25. Thank you for sharing your love with our neighbours who are moving out of shelters.
Annual General Meeting, May 4. Our AGM will be held on Sunday, May 4 immediately after a shortened service and Coffee Hour in the sanctuary. It is also an option to attend on Zoom: Topic: Zoom Fairlawn AGM Sunday, May 4, 2025 Time: Sunday, May 4, 2025 11:30am Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88182277687 Meeting ID: 881 8227 7687 View or download our supporting documents: 2025 Meeting Agenda and AGM Minutes May 26, 2024 2024 Annual Report: Old Frames, New Lenses 2024 Annual Report Appendices and 2025 Operating Budget
Statutory Holiday ~Victoria Day Monday Please note that Fairlawn Avenue United’s Administrative office and building will be closed for Vuctoria Day on May 19. Our office reopens Tuesday, May 20 at 10:00am. For emergency pastoral care, please email ac.de1788586003tinue1788586003uneva1788586003nwalr1788586003iaf@e1788586003racla1788586003rotsa1788586003p1788586003 or call 647-823-2366.
Fairlawn Avenue is delighted to welcome playwright Robbie Norquay to help us celebrate Pride Month Pride Sunday, on May 25 at 10:30am. We will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Robbie in conversation with Kevin Doe. Robbie Norquay is the son of a United Church minister who sang in choirs in his dad’s church, Earlscourt United. (Coincidentally, he is also Morrey Ewing’s cousin!) When Robbie was ten, his sister declared his first play existentialist. He had to ask her what that meant. Following a career in the public service, Robbie sought a more creative outlet for his lifelong love of writing. In 2018, Robbie discovered Act 2 Studio Works. Robbie’s first short play, Good Grief, featured a brother and sister packing up their mother’s house after her death. Long Live the Rainbow is Robbie’s second full-length play, a heartfelt story about a relationship within the context of 70s and 80s 2SLGBTQIA+ activism in Toronto. Robbie observes, “The recent rising cacophony of racist, misogynist, homo and transphobic voices suggests that the battle is not over. Long Live the Rainbow is a play that reminds us why we fought for human rights and why we must join with allies to help them with their fight too.” Long Live the Rainbow played at the Alumnae theatre May 16-25, 2025. Fairlawn Avenue is delighted to welcome Robbie to help us celebrate Pride Month 2025.
Online meeting of the Experience Belonging Ministry Our United Church of Canada values remind us that “We are not alone.” We put this belief into action by offering connection and caring and a community for life. If you’d like more information, or would like to join us for any of the programs listed below, please contact us at ac.de1788586003tinue1788586003uneva1788586003nwalr1788586003iaf@b1788586003e1788586003
We will gather Sundays summer worship starting June 29 through August 31 at 10:30am in the Assembly Hall with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts; inspiring music by Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; Guest Pianist Doreen Uren Simmons; and Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir section lead soloists. Doors will open at 10:00am with cold beverages available before, during and after service. Reminder – the Assembly Hall is cooler than our Sanctuary, but is not air conditioned, so we encourage you bring your own cup or water bottle and fill up on lemonade or iced tea!
Prayer Shawl Get-together on Wednesday, July 2 at 1:30pm. For details and location, please reach out to Jan Schlee at ac.de1788586003tinue1788586003uneva1788586003nwalr1788586003iaf@l1788586003wahsr1788586003eyarp1788586003 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.de1788586003tinue1788586003uneva1788586003nwalr1788586003iaf@l1788586003wahsr1788586003eyarp1788586003 if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
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.
