Fairbank United Church

Fairbank United Church is a Canadian nonprofit organization and a faith community located in Toronto, Ontario. Registered under Business Registration Number 118910595RR0001, the church is part of the United Church of Canada and is dedicated to serving its local community through worship, fellowship, and outreach programs.

Mission and Vision
The church’s mission is to be a people of God serving Christ, welcoming all individuals for worship, fellowship, and caring support. It emphasizes being the living and loving body of Christ in the world by helping people experience God's love in tangible ways. The congregation is diverse, including people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, and is committed to generosity with time, resources, and energy to support both local and wider community missions. A key part of its identity is support for the United Church’s Mission and Service Fund.

Community Engagement and Outreach
Fairbank United Church actively participates in outreach and social justice initiatives. It supports local food banks by organizing monthly food drives known as "Food Bank Sunday," where non-perishable food items are collected for distribution. The church also collaborates with Toronto Southwest Presbytery outreach ministries and has established partnerships, such as the one with Matthew House Refugee Service of Toronto, to assist newly arrived refugees in the community.

The congregation explores new ways to engage its wider community through faith-based activities and environmental advocacy, illustrated by its participation in events like Earth Hour. These efforts reflect the church’s commitment to environmental justice and its broader spiritual and social mission.

Community Life and Worship
Fairbank United Church offers a sanctuary for regular worship services and provides pastoral care for the sick, infirm, and bereaved. Its faith community fosters spiritual growth and nurtures individual faith journeys through personal spiritual practices.

Historical and Cultural Context
As part of the United Church of Canada, Fairbank United Church embraces the denomination’s progressive values, including its solidarity with Aboriginal peoples, as reflected in the modification of the United Church crest to include symbols from the Aboriginal Medicine Wheel.

Overall, Fairbank United Church represents a radically inclusive and loving community that seeks to combine faith with active service, social justice, and environmental stewardship in Toronto’s diverse urban context.