56th Toronto Scouts Year End BBQ
The 56th Toronto Scouts gather for their Year End BBQ
The 56th Toronto Scouts gather for their Year End BBQ
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
Fairlawn's Annual General Meeting (AGM) ~ Sunday, May 24 11:45am Please plan to participate in this important meeting either in-person or on Zoom to discuss the life and work of Fairlawn. 2025 Annual Report: Good & Faithful Servants 2025 Appendices and 2026 Budget Zoom login or copy/paste this url into your browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84593842615 Our AGM will be held in the sanctuary on Sunday, May 24 after a shortened worship service and Coffee Hour where we will offer a light lunch. There are copies of the 2025 Annual Report, Appendices and the SWRC Strategic Plan Report (that is referred to in the Annual Report on page 3) at the back of the sanctuary.
This shortened service on Sunday before our Annual General Meeting (AGM), we hold our annual Blessing of the Prayer Shawls. If you'd like information on receiving a prayer shawl, please email: ac.de1781606635tinue1781606635uneva1781606635nwalr1781606635iaf@l1781606635wahsr1781606635eyarp1781606635. We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The service are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1781606635tinue1781606635uneva1781606635nwalr1781606635iaf@e1781606635ciffo1781606635hcruh1781606635c1781606635 and we'll be happy to assist.
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, September through May.
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.de1781606635tinue1781606635uneva1781606635nwalr1781606635iaf@s1781606635retli1781606635uq1781606635.
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.de1781606635tinue1781606635uneva1781606635nwalr1781606635iaf@r1781606635dnarh1781606635 .
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
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.de1781606635tinue1781606635uneva1781606635nwalr1781606635iaf@s1781606635e1781606635.
Wishing all a joyful and safe Victoria Day long weekend as we celebrate the unofficial start of summer with family and friends. The United Church of Canada observes the Victoria Day statutory holiday established in 1901 to honor Queen Victoria, considered the "Mother of Confederation". The Church follows the national calendar recognizing this day to celebrate Canada's historical roots and the reigning monarch's official birthday. Key Reasons for Observation: Honouring Confederation: Monarch's Birthday: National Statutory Holiday: Cultural Tradition:
Helping Hands - Sunday May 17 Following the worship service, you are invited to come down to the Assembly Hall kitchen to help make sandwiches for the Community Food Program at Saint Luke’s. If you’re able to volunteer or donate bread or sandwich fillings (e.g., egg salad, tuna salad, cheese, peanut butter, jam, etc.), please contact Sandy Giles Byrne or John Ryerson at ac.de1781606635tinue1781606635uneva1781606635nwalr1781606635iaf@a1781606635e1781606635 by Friday May 15. We invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a meaningful time of worship and community. The service are delivered by Rev. Jean Ward; Rev. Nigel Weaver; Eleanor Daley, Director of Music; and the Fairlawn Senior Choir. After the service, please stay and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at our Coffee Hour, supported by volunteers from our community of faith, for a welcoming time to connect with friends, greet visitors, and share in meaningful conversation. If you have any questions, please reach out to ac.de1781606635tinue1781606635uneva1781606635nwalr1781606635iaf@e1781606635ciffo1781606635hcruh1781606635c1781606635 and we'll be happy to assist.
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, September through May.