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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@e1786044988racla1786044988rotsa1786044988p1786044988 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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@b1786044988e1786044988
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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@l1786044988wahsr1786044988eyarp1786044988 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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@l1786044988wahsr1786044988eyarp1786044988 if you would like to participate in this Ministry or if you know of someone who would appreciate receiving a shawl.
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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@n1786044988oitat1786044988idemn1786044988aitsi1786044988rhc1786044988 to receive the Zoom login details.
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.
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!
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.
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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@y1786044988trepo1786044988rp1786044988
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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@y1786044988trepo1786044988rp1786044988
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.de1786044988tinue1786044988uneva1786044988nwalr1786044988iaf@n1786044988oitat1786044988idemn1786044988aitsi1786044988rhc1786044988 to receive the Zoom login details.