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.de1790902326tinue1790902326uneva1790902326nwalr1790902326iaf@e1790902326racla1790902326rotsa1790902326p1790902326 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.de1790902326tinue1790902326uneva1790902326nwalr1790902326iaf@b1790902326e1790902326
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.de1790902326tinue1790902326uneva1790902326nwalr1790902326iaf@l1790902326wahsr1790902326eyarp1790902326 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.de1790902326tinue1790902326uneva1790902326nwalr1790902326iaf@l1790902326wahsr1790902326eyarp1790902326 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.
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.
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 ac.de1790902326tinue1790902326uneva1790902326nwalr1790902326iaf@q1790902326bb1790902326.
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.
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 ac.de1790902326tinue1790902326uneva1790902326nwalr1790902326iaf@s1790902326e1790902326.
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 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: ac.de1790902326tinue1790902326uneva1790902326nwalr1790902326iaf@c1790902326g1790902326.
