Fairlawn Avenue United Church Past Events from October 4 – October 13 – Page 5 – Fairlawn Avenue United Church

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October 2026
Communion (Shortened) Service

Featured October 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Worship Service We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The services are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. Please note, due to our scheduled Covenanting Service October 4 at 3:00pm, this will be a shortened Communion Service with no sermon. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1790877308tinue1790877308uneva1790877308nwalr1790877308iaf@e1790877308ciffo1790877308hcruh1790877308c1790877308 and we'll be happy to assist.
Covenanting Service for Rev. Jean Ward & Rev. Nigel Weaver

Featured October 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Join us for a joyful Covenanting Service with guest David Hallman presiding, as we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in ministry together. This special service brings the Rev. Jean Ward and Rev. Nigel Weaver, congregation, and wider community of faith together to affirm their shared commitment to faith, ministry, and one another. Through prayer, music, reflection, and the exchange of promises, we celebrate the gifts and hopes that each brings to this journey. It is a time to give thanks, offer our blessings and support, and look forward with hope to the ministry ahead.
Men’s Group

Featured October 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Please note – due to the Labour Day statutory holiday on Monday, September 7, the September gathering has been rescheduled one week later on Monday, September 14. 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 Rob Metcalf, Chair Experience Belonging at ac.de1790877308tinue1790877308uneva1790877308nwalr1790877308iaf@b1790877308e1790877308
Walk-in Support

Featured October 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, 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

Featured October 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, 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 I meet online on the first Tuesday of the month, October through June from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. For details, please email: ac.de1790877308tinue1790877308uneva1790877308nwalr1790877308iaf@e1790877308ciffo1790877308hcruh1790877308c1790877308.
COMET

Featured October 6 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, 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
Christian Meditation

Featured October 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

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 ac.de1790877308tinue1790877308uneva1790877308nwalr1790877308iaf@n1790877308oitat1790877308idemn1790877308aitsi1790877308rhc1790877308 to receive the Zoom login details.
Fairlawn Quilters

Featured October 8 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Interested in Quilting and the social aspect of a weekly gathering among friends? The Fairlawn Quilters meet on-site weekly (Sept – May) in the Bessie Barber Room on Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 11:30am. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1790877308tinue1790877308uneva1790877308nwalr1790877308iaf@s1790877308retli1790877308uq1790877308.
Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice 2026-2027 Season

Featured October 8 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, 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 10, 2026 through May 27, 2027.
Worship Service

Featured October 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The services are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1790877308tinue1790877308uneva1790877308nwalr1790877308iaf@e1790877308ciffo1790877308hcruh1790877308c1790877308 and we'll be happy to assist.
STAT: Thanksgiving Closed

Featured October 12 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Canada

We will be closed to observe the Statutory Holiday The United Church of Canada For General Council & Regional Council Office Staff 2026 Stat Holidays & Observances https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/stat-holidays-2026.pdf
COMET

Featured October 13 @ 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Fairlawn Avenue United Church 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, 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