This week, our Friday prayer vigil for Gaza will start at 6:30pm in our sanctuary and end (weather permitting) on the lawn with a silent vigil by candlelight. We offer space for Fairlawners, friends and neighbours to share in prayers and readings, to bear witness to the lives lost, and for the hope of peace.
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/a-day-of-remembrance
Giving Tuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of “radical generosity”. It came to Canada in 2013 as a simple idea: designate a day – November 28 – that encourages people to do good. If you have any unopened travel-sized toiletries or personal hygiene products, Street Health, one of our Embrace Action partner organizations, would love to use them in their work on Indigenous Harm Reduction in Toronto this winter. Simply drop the donated items from 10:00 to10:30am before worship, in the Nook (SE sanctuary entrance).
Quarterly online meeting of Fairlawn’s Governing Council. Governing Council – Vacancies Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Congregation to ensure that the Mission /Call 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. We’re seeking several Fairlawners who believe in the work of our church community and want to help shape that vision. Might you be interested in being part of Fairlawn’s council? Do you have some leadership or personnel experience to offer to the church? Would you consider co-chairing with a friend? There will be lots of support from the current chairs and from the ongoing team. Chair, Governing Council Chair, Explore Spirituality Chair, Experience Belonging Find out more by watching the recording of the April 30 congregational meeting.
Fall Clean-up Fairlawn continues its fall work party tradition on Wednesday morning. Bring your rakes and we’ll provide the bags. Many hands make light work. Thanks for your help in beautifying Fairlawn!
Fairlawn, has partnered with the Red Door Family Shelter, since 2007 to make the holidays a little brighter for the families sheltering there. A donation box for new, unwrapped toys and gifts will be located at the doors of the Sanctuary Sunday, November 12, 19, 26, and December 3 from 9:30-10:30am. Please note that only new items can be accepted. Cash donations may be made online or via ac.de1781950197tinue1781950197uneva1781950197nwalr1781950197iaf@r1781950197efsna1781950197rte1781950197 with the memo line noted as "Red Door" or directly through your offering or Stewardship Campaign pledge. For more information, please contact Sue Ennis at ac.de1781950197tinue1781950197uneva1781950197nwalr1781950197iaf@a1781950197e1781950197.
The Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, was set aside to recognize those who have been killed due to ignorance and hatred, targeted because they were trans or gender non-conforming. The first event took place in 1999 in San Francisco to honour Rita Hester, who had been brutally murdered the previous year.
Please note the Women's Spirituality Group II will be meeting OFF-SITE for the May 20'25 Gathering. 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 monthly on the third Tuesday (September - June) from 1:00pm – 2:30pm in the chapel. If interested, please reach out to Sue Ennis at: ac.de1781950197tinue1781950197uneva1781950197nwalr1781950197iaf@s1781950197e1781950197
Please note November meeting will take place Wed., Nov. 22. The Explore Spirituality Council (ES) meet online the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:00om – 5:00pm. If you are interested in joining the ES Council, please reach out to ac.de1781950197tinue1781950197uneva1781950197nwalr1781950197iaf@s1781950197e1781950197 Governance
Our Pastoral Visitation Team offers connection and caring in several ways and meet as a group online quarterly. If you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact Jan Schlee at: ac.de1781950197tinue1781950197uneva1781950197nwalr1781950197iaf@e1781950197racla1781950197rotsa1781950197p1781950197 Our pastoral visitation ministry provide 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.
Scheduled Organ Tunig
Worship with Fairlawn this Advent and Christmas season. Worship Services at Fairlawn Avenue United are on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, with Minister the Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Associate Minister Rev. Jean Ward, Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. Coffee Hours follows in the sanctuary ~ bring your own mug! If you’d like to revisit any of our online worship services, please visit our website worship page or YouTube channel.