Music
Music plays an important role in our worship and congregational life at Fairlawn. We seek to glorify God by continually developing and refining the musical talents he has given us. We strive to combine excellence of musical form with richness and depth of biblical truth in order to best reflect the majesty and glory of God in our worship.
Choir
Offers choral anthems during morning worship, and presents other seasonal concerts. Open to adults and youth. Rehearsals are on Sundays after the morning worship service, except for the first Sunday of each month.
Brass Ensemble
Provides accompaniment during morning worship and on other special occasions. Open to adults and youth.
Covenant Kids Choir
Presents musical offerings during morning worship and on other special occasions. Open to children in grades K-6. Rehearsals are on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:30pm.
Choir Fest
Fairlawn's annual week-long summer event for children in grades K-8. Activities include Bible lessons, crafts, sports and recreation, and lots of singing and musical instruction.
Messiah Sing
Fairlawn's annual Christmas-season presentation of Handel's thrilling musical narrative of the events of salvation history. Come listen or join with the choir in the unrehearsed singing of the familiar biblical texts, accompanied by the Whitinsville Christian School Strings, and featuring a variety of accomplished soloists.
Other Special Events
Throughout the year, Fairlawn hosts various other concerts and musical recitals. Keep an eye on our Upcoming Events for details.
Adult Fellowship & Study Opportunities
Church School
Several adult classes are offered on Sunday mornings during the school year. Classes begin at 9:00am, and a nursery is provided. Classes for the 2009-10 school year include:
The Epistles of John
The Belgic Confession
The Letter to the Philippians (Women's class)
Men's Bible Study
An opportunity to study, fellowship and pray with other men. The group is currently studying the book of Exodus, and meets on alternating Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30pm.
Dorcas Society
An opportunity for women to fellowship, sing, pray, and study the Bible. Taking their name from the disciple of Acts 9:36, "who was always doing good and helping the poor," this group also seeks to support charitable causes. The group is currently studying life principles from the Old Testament, and meets on alternating Tuesdays at 9:30am.
Ladies' Guild
An opportunity for Bible study followed by a time of fellowship with a cup of tea. The group is currently studying the parables of Jesus, and meets on alternating Tuesdays at 1:30pm.
Coffee Break & Story Hour
An opportunity to reach out to women and children from outside our congregation in a time of fellowship and Bible study. The group is currently studying the Gospel of Mark, and meets on Thursdays at 9:30am. Story Hour offers Bible stories, singing, praying, crafts and snacks for children.
Peace of Bread Community Kitchen
In cooperation with the Northbridge Association of Churches, Fairlawn regularly participates in the Peace of Bread Community Kitchen. This outreach ministry serves free nutritious meals to the people of our community. Hot meals are served on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00pm at the United Presbyterian Church at Whitinsville.
Youth Ministries
Children's Church School
Classes meet on Sunday mornings during the school year for grades K-12, and offer systematic Bible teaching and catechetical instruction. Classes begin at 9:00am, and a nursery is provided for younger children.
Middle/High School Youth Groups
Activities include Bible study, service projects, retreats, and various social and recreational activities. The high school group meets on alternating Saturdays from 6:30 - 10:00pm, while the middle school group meets on the opposite Saturdays from 7:00 - 9:00pm. See our Facebook page for photos and information about scheduled events.
GEMS
GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) is a club ministry of the Christian Reformed Church for girls in grades 3-6. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for relationship-building and spiritual growth for girls. Meetings are held on alternating Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00pm at Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church.
Cadets
The Calvinist Cadet Corps is a club ministry for boys in grades 3-6. The goal of the program is to help boys grow more Christlike in all areas of life. Activities include camping, hiking, games, and learning various skills. Meetings are held on alternating Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00pm at Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church.
Covenant Kids Choir
Presents musical offerings during morning worship and on other special occasions. Open to children in grades K-6. Rehearsals are on Mondays from 3:15 - 4:30pm.
Choir Fest
Fairlawn's annual week-long summer event for children in grades K-8. Activities include Bible lessons, crafts, sports and recreation, and lots of singing and musical instruction.
Coffee Break & Story Hour
An opportunity to reach out to women and children from outside our congregation in a time of fellowship and Bible study. The group is currently studying the Gospel of Mark, and meets on Thursdays at 9:30am. Story Hour offers Bible stories, singing, praying, crafts and snacks for children.
Nursery
A fully-staffed nursery is provided for infants and toddlers during morning worship, and for infants through pre-kindergarten during Church School.
Pre-K Church School
A time of Bible stories and singing is provided for children aged 3 through pre-kindergarten during the morning sermon.
Whitinsville Christian School
Whitinsville Christian School (WCS) is a pre-K through Grade 12 school begun by the Whitinsville Christian Reformed Church in 1928 for the purpose of complementing the efforts of church and family in the Christian education of our covenant children. Fairlawn continues to actively support the mission of WCS through the giving of time and resources. In addition to the many Fairlawn families whose children are enrolled at WCS, many of our members also serve on the school's faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. Fairlawn also offers families financial support through a tuition assistance program.
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