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
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 the first Tuesday of each month (October - June) from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. If interested, please reach out to ac.de1780604387tinue1780604387uneva1780604387nwalr1780604387iaf@s1780604387e1780604387 Please note: The gathering of Women's Spirituality Group I on May 5, 2026 has been cancelled and will resume in June - thank you.
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
Weekly Book Sorting of the donations received for Fairlawn's 63rd Annual Book Sale. If you would like to volunteer, or find out more about what is involved, contact coordinators Kathy and Tom Salisbury, at ac.de1780604387tinue1780604387uneva1780604387nwalr1780604387iaf@e1780604387lasko1780604387ob1780604387.
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.de1780604387tinue1780604387uneva1780604387nwalr1780604387iaf@n1780604387oitat1780604387idemn1780604387aitsi1780604387rhc1780604387 to receive the Zoom login details.
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.de1780604387tinue1780604387uneva1780604387nwalr1780604387iaf@s1780604387retli1780604387uq1780604387.
The Human Resource and Relationships Committee (HR&R) gather and meet every 2 months. Should you have matters for the committee to consider, please contact the chair, Allan Hux at ac.de1780604387tinue1780604387uneva1780604387nwalr1780604387iaf@r1780604387dnarh1780604387 .
JANUARY 15, 2026 -> Due to the winter storm and to ensure the safety of all, Choir has been cancelled this evening. The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue United Church is an auditioned group of approximately 35 members, including an 8-member professional core. The Seniors 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.
International Day of Pink 2026: ECHO Tour ~ April 11 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fairlawn Avenue United Church is proud to host the only public GTA event celebrating International Day of Pink for the fourth year on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00pm. This year’s Day of Pink ECHO Tour brings together powerful storytellers and activists to reflect on the 25th anniversary of two landmark moments in queer and trans Canadian history – the Supreme Court censorship victory by Little Sisters Book Store and the Modernizations of Benefits and Obligations Act, which recognized same sex couples in federal law. These moments are powerful echoes. Echoes that still resonate in our lives, our rights and our dignity. They remind us that our stories are not silent. They live, they vibrate, they inspire. Featured speakers and performers include: Dr. Cheri DiNovo Author AJ Dolman CBC’s Chris Glover Drag star Katinka Kature To learn more and register for this free event, visit https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/dayofpink/
Men’s Group: Please note - the meeting on Easter Monday, April 6'26 (Statutory Holiday) has been rescheduled one week later on Monday, April 13. 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 ac.de1780604387tinue1780604387uneva1780604387nwalr1780604387iaf@s1780604387e1780604387
On-site discussion series for seniors, designed to bring people together in person for meaningful conversation, laughter, and learning. These gatherings will continue the spirit of the Tuesday Lunch Crowd—welcoming, inclusive, and engaging—while creating new opportunities to connect face-to-face. Topics will be interesting, accessible, and fun, shaped around shared experiences, curiosity, and community. Whether you’re a longtime participant or new to the group, you’ll be warmly welcomed. Topics and Guest Speakers to be confirmed. Tuesday, March 10 2:00pm - 4:00pm Actor, Director and Teacher Scot Denton reflect on his question: “Acting? Why would you want to do that?”. Scot will share the best times and misadventures during his career of trying to interpret other peoples' stories. Tuesday, April 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm Gary Schlee, for more than a decade, shared local history stories in Fairlawn’s Community Life newspaper. He will takes us on a virtual tour that explores present-day parts of the ‘hood’ and what was there in earlier times. Together, we will “flash back” to when the neighbourhood had a toll gate, Loblaws was on the west side of Yonge, Melrose boasted an impressive pillared entranceway, there was a bridge alongside Blessed Sacrament School, and Fairlawn held services in a barroom. Wednesday, April 29 2:00pm - 4:00pm Our guest speaker, Ebrahim Alia, Program Coordinator Rainbow Seniors at Lansing United, is a technology specialist. He has a background in digital media, technology training, and delivers workshops and presentations on technology, social media, and digital tools, helping people understand technology in a simple and practical way. Join us and learn how Al works and how to turn your ideas into pictures. No technical skills are needed. Tuesday, May 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm Join resident author, Gord Pitts and learn from his book showing how the past can inform our current reality. Scary Harry, the Cheesemaker Assassin. It was a fractious time of vast inequity and sharply polarized views, sparking an explosion of political violence in the U.S. But It was 1906, not 2026. Into this cauldron of class warfare stepped Harry Orchard — paid assassin and a former cheesemaker from the Ontario countryside east of Toronto. What are the lessons from his murderous rampage in an earlier Gilded Age? Gord Pitts discusses his new book.
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