Fairlawn Avenue United Church

Camp Scugog Helping Hands Kitchen Party
2024-04-30 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Members of the congregation are invited to come and help the Scugog Team prepare some items for the May 5th Craft Shack and Bake Sale.
If you have questions or are interested in participating, contact Sandy Giles Byrne at ea@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

Special Music ~ Requiem by Mark Hayes
2024-04-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Please join us on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 10:30am in Fairlawn’s sanctuary for Special Music with the Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue, Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and Chamber Orchestra presenting Requiem by Mark Hayes.

Tai Chi with Rob Metcalf – Spring 2024
2024-04-15 15:15 - 16:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Join Rob Metcalf for this 10-week series of Tai Chi Monday afternoons at 3:15pm to 4:30pm, April 15 – June 24. (Please note – there is NO CLASS on Monday, May 20 – Victoria Day ).
To register or for information, please contact Rob at taichi@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.
This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Tai chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might well be called “medication in motion.” There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems.
You don’t need to subscribe to or learn much about tai chi’s roots in Chinese philosophy to enjoy its health benefits, but these concepts can help make sense of its approach:

Qi — an energy force thought to flow through the body; tai chi is said to unblock and encourage the proper flow of qi.
Yin and yang — opposing elements thought to make up the universe that need to be kept in harmony. Tai chi is said to promote this balance.

International Day of Pink ~ 2024 Visibility Anniversaries Tour
2024-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Celebrate Visibility in All Its Forms

Fairlawn Avenue United Church is allying with International Day of Pink for the second year to bring the 2024 Visibility Anniversaries Tour to Fairlawn on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00pm.
This event celebrates visibility in all its forms — being seen, welcomed, acknowledged, accepted, respected, and listened to. It recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Trans Flag and the 50th anniversary of the Brunswick Four, a key event in the queer women’s movement.

We welcome you to join us for incredible discussions with 2SLGBTQIA+ community leaders who have shaped our history and are trailblazing our future.
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Governing Council
2024-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Hybrid – FAUC/Zoom, Canada
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: gc@fairlawnavenueunited.ca or cameron@fairlawnavenueunited.ca

Refugee Ministry Potluck Lunch
2024-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Let’s celebrate spring together with a post-service Potluck Lunch on Sunday, April 7 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
We will also take this opportunity to recognize that our newcomer Emmanuel is finishing his one-year sponsorship with Fairlawn.
Please sign up and indicate what food item(s) you will contribute to the lunch. Sandwiches, salads and sweets are welcome.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer, reach out to Kathleen Magladry at refugees@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

Easter Sunday Service
2024-03-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Easter, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.

Easter Breakfast
2024-03-31 09:00 - 10:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Easter Breakfast hosted by John and Elaine McCarthy
9:00am in the Assembly Hall. Enjoy Opening Prayer, coloured hard boiled Easter eggs, hot cross buns with fixings, coffee, tea, juice and enjoyable company.
$5 per person at the door. REGISTER by Monday, March 18.

Good Friday Service
2024-03-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
We remember the crucifixion of Jesus.

Maundy Thursday Service
2024-03-28 19:30 - 20:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
The Thursday before Easter, a commemoration of the Last Supper.

Organ Tuning
2024-03-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada

Palm/Passion Sunday Service
2024-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week.

Pastoral Visitation Team Meeting
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Our pastoral visitation ministry provides 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. We send cards and flowers and keep them connected to Fairlawn through phone calls and personal visits. If you have any questions or would like to be involved in this ministry, please contact Kathy Salisbury or Elaine Pitts at pastoralcare@fairlawnavenueunited.ca.

Field Trip to the ROM ~ Death : Life's Greatest Mystery
2024-03-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Off-site, Canada
Participate in Fairlawn’s Field Trip to the ROM’s “Death : Life’s Greatest Mystery” special exhibit on Wednesday March 20.

The plan for the morning is to meet at the entrance of the ROM at 10:00am, then proceed to the self guided exhibit as a group.
Approximately one hour would be a good amount of time to explore, before we head to the ROM Druxy’s Cafe where we will find a space to chat and have, no doubt, a lively discussion.

Governing Council Meeting
2024-03-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Quarterly online meeting of Fairlawn’s Governing Council.

Governing Council is the body of volunteers elected by the Congregation to ensure that the Fairlawn Forward Mission 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.

St. Patrick's Day Coffee Hour Concert
2024-03-17 11:45 - 12:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Plan on staying for coffee after the service on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17.
Doug MacNaughton will offer a Coffee Hour Concert (the first of what we hope will be more) featuring Celtic Music (of course!).

National Affirming/PIE Day
2024-03-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Off-site, Canada
Celebrate National Affirming/PIE Day on March 14, 2024!
Why PIE? PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. Those are the standards we hold ourselves and our welcome to when we seek to live into being Affirming, Welcoming, or Inclusive people and communities.

Broadview Discussion Group
2024-03-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
Next Online Gathering: Monday, March 11 at 7:30pm to 9:00pm
All readers of the print and online editions are welcome.
Join us online for review and discussion of articles and features from the current issue of Broadview magazine.
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Conversational Art ~ In-person 4-part series with Rev. Jean Ward
2024-03-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
In-person
Wednesday afternoons 2:00pm – 3:30pm
March 6, 13, 20 & 27
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We will be using material from the book “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” by David Brooks, as well as several video interviews with the author and of course our own lived experience. His book is a practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives.
It is not necessary to have read the book but I know several of you have already read it and can assure you that it is well worth getting a copy. I provide weekly material to read, questions to ponder and always some poetry as well to help us in our conversation.
As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”
And yet we humans don’t do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks sets out to help us do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?
Come and join us in what promises to be a lively conversation about the importance of good questions, heart felt listening and the value of being truly known.

Conversational Art ~ Online 4-part series with Rev. Jean Ward
2024-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Online
Online
Tuesday evenings 7:30pm – 9:00pm
March 5, 12, 19 & 26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
We will be using material from the book “How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen” by David Brooks, as well as several video interviews with the author and of course our own lived experience. His book is a practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives.
It is not necessary to have read the book but I know several of you have already read it and can assure you that it is well worth getting a copy. I provide weekly material to read, questions to ponder and always some poetry as well to help us in our conversation.
As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”
And yet we humans don’t do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks sets out to help us do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us: If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person’s story should you pay attention to?
Come and join us in what promises to be a lively conversation about the importance of good questions, heart felt listening and the value of being truly known.

Family Day - Statutory Holiday
2024-02-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
We Are Closed
Monday, Feb. 19
Family Day

Ash Wednesday Service
2024-02-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Join us for Ash Wednesday service, February 14 at 7:00pm in the chapel. Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting Sundays) marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately celebration.

Tuesday Lunch Crowd
2024-02-13 12:45 - 14:15 | Online
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!
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Amnesty International Group 65 - Urgent Action Petition Signing
2024-02-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Amnesty International Group 65 invite you, after worship service, to learn about and sign urgent action petitions in support of human rights worldwide.
Amnesty International is a human rights organization and global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign for human rights. They are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded by private individuals. They believe acting in solidarity and compassion with people everywhere can change our world for the better.

Acting Kindly in an Unkind World ~ 3-part Online Evening Series
2024-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
UPDATE – Please note the change in dates for session 2 and 3.
Family members struggling with addiction?
Mental health issues on the TTC?
A homeless person at the stoplight asking for money?
With all that is happening in the world today, now is the time to focus on the power of kindness – to ourselves, to our families and to people we think of as others in our city – who might look, sound or act differently than we do.
You’re invited to participate in a 3-part online series facilitated by ‘on the ground’ professionals who will help us learn practical ways to practice kindness in an unkind world.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED -> Maximum registration for each series, evening or afternoon, is 12.
Evening Series 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Monday, February 5

How Can I Be Kind When Addiction Is Impacting My Family and Friends?

Guest: Patrick Sullivan, Addiction Counsellor – Bellwood/EHN Canada

Tuesday, February 20

How Can I Be Kind When Mental Health Is Impacting My Community?

Guests: Diana Jugowiec, M.S.W. and Narot Kabasakal, M.S.W. – CAMH

Tuesday, February 27

How Can I Extend Kindness In My Advocacy For Change?

Guest: Joe Mihevc, Former Toronto City Councillor

Registrants will receive the recurring Zoom login details via email on Thursday, February 1.

Coffee Hour
2024-02-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, post-service in the sanctuary – we encourage you to bring your own mug!
Coffee hour provides an important opportunity for people to connect with one another, welcome guests and feel part of Fairlawn.

Celebration of Life Service ~ Rev. Zenovia (Zen) Skibinski
2024-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
Please join Zen’s family and friends for a Celebration of Life service taking place at Fairlawn Avenue United on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11:00am, with a reception to follow in the Assembly Hall.

Fairlawn Governance Visioning Gathering
2024-01-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
An on-site gathering of the Fairlawn Governance team.
For information, reach out to Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts at cameron@fairlawnavenueunited.ca

EA - Helping Hands in the Kitchen
2024-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairlawn Avenue United Church, 28 Fairlawn Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, M5M 1S7, Canada
The Embrace Action Team needs your cupcake decorating talents to help prepare some special treats for our Social Justice Sunday – Celebration of Kindness. Everyone is welcome. Light snacks will be provided.
Questions, contact EA Co-chair Sandy Giles Byrne at ea@fairlawnavenueunited.ca
