EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
You are invited to Special Music Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 10:30am The Senior Choir of Fairlawn Avenue Eleanor Daley, Director of Music present On Christmas Night by Bob Chilcott with Chamber Orchestra
Spread the word! Grab your kids, grandkids, friends and neighbours and join us on the lawn of the church for Carols Around the Crèche on Sunday, November 30 at 4:45pm to 5:30pm. This outdoor carol sing and lighting of the nativity crèche helps us mark the first Sunday of Advent in our North Toronto community. The carol songsheet (COMING SOON!) can be accessed on your phone and hot chocolate will be served. We invite you to support Fairlawn's Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations.
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@s1780602689e1780602689
EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
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
EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@s1780602689e1780602689 Please note: The gathering of Women's Spirituality Group I on May 5, 2026 has been cancelled and will resume in June - thank you.
EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
Advent and Epiphany Book Study Join Cam for a 6-part conversation about the late Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination. Reflecting on the struggles between the People of God and Empire, he opens up the timeless words of Isaiah and other prophetic hope in the Hebrew Scriptures. In-person Wednesday afternoons 1:00pm - 2:30pm Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14 Registration Required
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@y1780602689trepo1780602689rp1780602689
EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
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.
EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
Gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am this Advent, Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts preaches on the theme of “God does all her best work in the dark”. As we light our Advent Candles this year, we focus on the work God does in the darkness: Creation, the Exodus, the Nativity and the Resurrection. Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Senior Choir Advent I - Creation (Hope) Advent II - Exodus (Peace) Advent III - Nativity (Joy) Advent IV - Resurrection (Love)
2026 Schedule and Zoom Login 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.
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
Advent and Epiphany Book Study Join Cam for a 6-part conversation about the late Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination. Reflecting on the struggles between the People of God and Empire, he opens up the timeless words of Isaiah and other prophetic hope in the Hebrew Scriptures. Online Tuesday evenings 7:00pm - 8:30pm Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan 6, 13 Registration Required
Advent and Epiphany Book Study Join Cam for a 6-part conversation about the late Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination. Reflecting on the struggles between the People of God and Empire, he opens up the timeless words of Isaiah and other prophetic hope in the Hebrew Scriptures. In-person Wednesday afternoons 1:00pm - 2:30pm Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14 Registration Required
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@n1780602689oitat1780602689idemn1780602689aitsi1780602689rhc1780602689 to receive the Zoom login details.
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@r1780602689dnarh1780602689 .
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.
EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14! We invite you to support Fairlawn’s Annual Red Door Holiday Gift Drive with donations of new unwrapped gifts for children to age 13, new children’s winter clothing (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves and mittens), grocery gift cards or cash donations. Donations can be dropped off between Sunday, November 16 through Sunday, December 7. Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm in the sanctuary Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm to the church office
Gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am this Advent, Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts preaches on the theme of “God does all her best work in the dark”. As we light our Advent Candles this year, we focus on the work God does in the darkness: Creation, the Exodus, the Nativity and the Resurrection. Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Senior Choir Advent I - Creation (Hope) Advent II - Exodus (Peace) Advent III - Nativity (Joy) Advent IV - Resurrection (Love)
Please join Eleanor Daley, Director of Music, and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir for Lessons & Carols, with readings of the account of the Nativity with hymns and carols as we celebrate the season and joy of singing together.
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@s1780602689e1780602689.
A meeting of the Governing Council of Fairlawn Avenue United Church. For more information visit: https://www.fairlawnchurch.ca/aboutus/governance/ Questions? email: ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@c1780602689g1780602689
Advent and Epiphany Book Study Join Cam for a 6-part conversation about the late Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination. Reflecting on the struggles between the People of God and Empire, he opens up the timeless words of Isaiah and other prophetic hope in the Hebrew Scriptures. Online Tuesday evenings 7:00pm - 8:30pm Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Jan 6, 13 Registration Required
Advent and Epiphany Book Study Join Cam for a 6-part conversation about the late Walter Brueggemann's The Prophetic Imagination. Reflecting on the struggles between the People of God and Empire, he opens up the timeless words of Isaiah and other prophetic hope in the Hebrew Scriptures. In-person Wednesday afternoons 1:00pm - 2:30pm Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14 Registration Required
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@n1780602689oitat1780602689idemn1780602689aitsi1780602689rhc1780602689 to receive the Zoom login details.
Gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:30am this Advent, Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts preaches on the theme of “God does all her best work in the dark”. As we light our Advent Candles this year, we focus on the work God does in the darkness: Creation, the Exodus, the Nativity and the Resurrection. Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Senior Choir Advent I - Creation (Hope) Advent II - Exodus (Peace) Advent III - Nativity (Joy) Advent IV - Resurrection (Love)
Join us as we gather together on the longest night, in Advent, for a screening of Against the Grain Theatre’s interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. This masterpiece presents 4 choirs, 6 languages and 12 soloists representing every province and territory across the country. Admission is free. Please consider bringing a donation of a non-perishable food item to support a local indigenous men’s shelter. Registration is required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A8AC29A7FFC16-60636557-anadvent
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
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.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@n1780602689oitat1780602689idemn1780602689aitsi1780602689rhc1780602689 to receive the Zoom login details.
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
Our wish to all is to have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be taking this time to rest, reconnect with family and friends, and recharge so we’re ready for all that 2026 will bring. For emergency Pastoral Care during the closure, please email ac.de1780602689tinue1780602689uneva1780602689nwalr1780602689iaf@e1780602689racla1780602689rotsa1780602689p1780602689 or call 647-823-2366. Please note that during this church office closure, we continue to worship on Sundays: Sunday, December 28 at 10:30am with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Doreen Uren Simmons – Piano and Meredith Hall – Chorister. Sunday, January 4 at 10:30am Epiphanu with Rev. Dr. Ambury Stuart, Eleanoe Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Choir
