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    Online Series with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Wintering Into Spring

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    Instead of wishing away winter, what would happen if we embraced its gift to us? Sometimes winter is not just a season of the year – sometimes it is also a season of the heart. You are invited to join Jean Ward in a four-week exploration of how our northern spirits are shaped by the rhythm of our seasons – in particular, winter and its movement into spring. Through the use of music, poetry, readings and, of course, our collective wisdom, we will journey towards spring together. “Wintering brings about some of the most profound and insightful moments of our human experience, and wisdom resides in those who have wintered.” Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Online Monday evenings – March 6, 13, 20 & 27 – 7:30–9:00pm  

  • trees winter to spring

    Series with Rev. Jean Ward ~ Wintering Into Spring

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

    Instead of wishing away winter, what would happen if we embraced its gift to us? Sometimes winter is not just a season of the year – sometimes it is also a season of the heart. You are invited to join Jean Ward in a four-week exploration of how our northern spirits are shaped by the rhythm of our seasons – in particular, winter and its movement into spring. Through the use of music, poetry, readings and, of course, our collective wisdom, we will journey towards spring together. “Wintering brings about some of the most profound and insightful moments of our human experience, and wisdom resides in those who have wintered.” Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED In person Tuesday afternoons – March 7, 14, 21 & 28 – 1:00pm–2:30pm

  • Book Cover Art ES Series

    Conversational Art ~ Online 4-part series with Rev. Jean Ward

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    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.

  • Book Cover Art ES Series

    Conversational Art ~ In-person 4-part series with Rev. Jean Ward

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

  • Coffee Hour

    Special Coffee Hour ~ Refugee Meet & Greet and ES Series

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

    On Sunday, November 16 during worship service, our Embrace Action Refugee team will introduce the Alshabaan family and after service at 12:30pm our Explore Spirituality team present the next installment of our ES series: The Music of Talk with Tom Allen. Between these events from 11:30am - 12:15pm, we will have a special Coffee Hour that will include a light lunch prepared by Jessica Baugniet and Cynthia Gratias for those staying for the ES Series The Music of Talk with Tom Allen and Middle Eastern themed snacks, organized by Kathleen Magladry, to enjoy while there is the opportunity to meet and speak with the Alshabaan family. As special dishes are being prepared for the light lunch, we are asking that people RSVP with your intention to attend this Coffee Hour by sending an email to ac.de1778781736tinue1778781736uneva1778781736nwalr1778781736iaf@p1778781736vsr1778781736 with the subject Nov 16 Lunch and in the body of the email indicate the names of  the people you are RSVPing for. Thank you for assisting us to ensure there is enough food for all. If you are able to provide Middle Eastern themed snacks such as pita, baba ganoush, hummus, etc, or would like to volunteer please reach out to Kathleen at ac.de1778781736tinue1778781736uneva1778781736nwalr1778781736iaf@e1778781736egufe1778781736r1778781736.

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    The Music of Talk with Tom Allen

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

    Fairlawn Avenue United Church ES Series presents: The Music of Talk  Storyteller and broadcaster Tom Allen brings you on a stirring and inspirational journey to the deepest roots of human communication where melody and meaning become one. With live musical examples (by harpist Lori Gemmell and violinist Sheila Jaffé)  and the insight gained in a 40-year career combining the narrative and emotional connections between music and talk, Tom will bring your conscious mind's attention to the musical connection the human subconscious has been making for millennia. Also available for purchase at the event is Tom's book: