Fairlawn's Next Chapter
Let's Talk About It:
Fall Congregational meetings
Let’s Talk About It: Fall Congregational Meetings
Two special congregational meetings will be held in November to share information, answer questions, foster discussion, and ensure we are aligned on a way forward.
Congregational Meeting 1: Post-service Financial Information & Discussion
Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:30am – 12:30pm
Treasurer Steve Dunk and Trustee Tom Salisbury will provide an overview of Fairlawn’s financial realities, including an updated 10-year forecast and some insights into the status and management of our investment portfolio.
We will also share a summary of the feedback received from the congregation in September and October and answer any questions.
We welcome everyone to join us in person or via Zoom. Zoom details will be shared in our Greetings! newsletter the Friday before the meeting.
Congregational Meeting 2: Post-service Community of Faith Profile Information & Discussion and Congregational Vote
Sunday, November 15, 2026 11:30am – 1:00pm
Our 2022 Living Faith Story included a “pathway to a vision” that focused on two potential new ministry focus areas, an Enhanced Affirm Ministry for Youth and a Seniors’ Ministry. Significant progress has been made in supporting queer youth; support for seniors is in its infancy but being built on a solid foundation. We will provide an update on the work that has been done to date and confirm with you that these two new ministries form part of our Vision for the future.
This will be a duly constituted congregational meeting where we will vote to ensure we agree upon this path forward.
Time permitting, we may also break into groups for deeper discussions about specific topics based on congregational feedback.
We welcome everyone to join us in person or via Zoom. Zoom details will be shared in our Greetings! newsletter the Friday before the meeting.
For those attending in-person, lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ac.de1789753717tinue1789753717uneva1789753717nwalr1789753717iaf@p1789753717vsr1789753717.
Please Join Us!
More information will follow in future Greetings! messages, and we strongly encourage you to join us on this journey. We look forward to shaping Fairlawn’s Next Chapter together as we strive to listen to where the Spirit lives in this community and work collaboratively to bring God’s vision to life.