Week of Events
Sunday, January 4, 2026
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January 4, 2026 - RecurringHoliday Closure Dec 25’25 to Jan 4’26
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Featured January 4, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Worship Service
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Featured January 4, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Coffee Hour
Holiday Closure Dec 25’25 to Jan 4’26
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.de1780625364tinue1780625364uneva1780625364nwalr1780625364iaf@e1780625364racla1780625364rotsa1780625364p1780625364 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
Worship Service
Worship service at Fairlawn Avenue United Church are on Sunday mornings in our Sanctuary with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts, Eleanor Daley, Director of Music and the Fairlawn Avenue Senior Choir. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, in our post-service Coffee Hour in the sanctuary. Coffee Hour provides an important opportunity for people to connect with one another, Experience Belonging, welcome visitors and guests, and feel part of Fairlawn. If you’d like to revisit any of our worship services, curated musical offerings and service bulletins, they are posted online on our website worship page.
Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour after Sunday worship – Experience Belonging Ministry Every Sunday following worship service, coffee, tea and cookies are served in the sanctuary. Coffee hour provides an important opportunity for people to connect with one another, welcome guests and feel part of Fairlawn. Each week, a two-person team will arrive at 10:00am to set up, attend the service and finish cleaning up by 12:30pm. Easy-to-follow instructions are posted in the kitchen. If you're interested in joining the hospitality team and can volunteer one Sunday a month, reach out to Joanne at: ac.de1780625364tinue1780625364uneva1780625364nwalr1780625364iaf@e1780625364nnaoj1780625364
Monday, January 5, 2026
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Featured January 5, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Men’s Group
Men’s Group
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.de1780625364tinue1780625364uneva1780625364nwalr1780625364iaf@s1780625364e1780625364
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Featured January 6, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Walk-in Support
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Featured January 6, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Women’s Spirituality ~ Group I
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Featured January 6, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Online Advent and Epiphany Book Study with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts
Walk-in Support
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
Women’s Spirituality ~ Group I
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.de1780625364tinue1780625364uneva1780625364nwalr1780625364iaf@s1780625364e1780625364 Please note: The gathering of Women's Spirituality Group I on May 5, 2026 has been cancelled and will resume in June - thank you.
Online Advent and Epiphany Book Study with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts
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
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Featured January 7, 2026 - RecurringFeatured In-person Advent and Epiphany Book Study with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts
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Featured January 7, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Book Sorting – Volunteers
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Featured January 7, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Christian Meditation
In-person Advent and Epiphany Book Study with Rev. Dr. Cameron Watts
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
Book Sorting – Volunteers
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.de1780625364tinue1780625364uneva1780625364nwalr1780625364iaf@e1780625364lasko1780625364ob1780625364.
Christian Meditation
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.de1780625364tinue1780625364uneva1780625364nwalr1780625364iaf@n1780625364oitat1780625364idemn1780625364aitsi1780625364rhc1780625364 to receive the Zoom login details.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Featured January 8, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Fairlawn Quilters
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Featured January 8, 2026 - RecurringFeatured Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice
Fairlawn Quilters
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.de1780625364tinue1780625364uneva1780625364nwalr1780625364iaf@s1780625364retli1780625364uq1780625364.
Fairlawn Senior Choir Practice
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.
Friday, January 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
No events on this day.