Author Archives: Gary Schlee

The name and images of Anne Krug turn up in various places around Fairlawn. Her photo is on the wall at the back of the Sanctuary as well as in the Birtch Room. The piano at the front of the … Continue reading →

The task of finding a new minister to replace Rev. George Birtch began in earnest in December 1979. A large committee of about 20 members was pulled together for the search, including Sylvia Dixon, Barb Doran, David Klaehn and Ruth … Continue reading →

Rev. George Birtch is the man behind the room name on the second floor of the church. When he received the call to be Fairlawn’s minister in February 1975, he was already a very familiar face to the congregation. On … Continue reading →

Rev. Alan McCuaig was back in the pulpit in late 1971 after recovering from his cerebral embolism. Assisting him was the ever-present Rev. Thomas Buchanan. While he was away, he had missed the confirmation of teens into the congregation the … Continue reading →

Rev. Richard Davidson accepted a call to St. Andrew’s United on Bloor Street in 1968 and the Fairlawn congregation set about finding a replacement. In the interim, worship was in good hands with Rev. Thomas Buchanan, the assistant minister who … Continue reading →

Rev. Richard Davidson With the retirement of Rev. George Trimble in 1960, a search for a new minister ended with a call to Rev. Richard Davidson of Sydenham Street United in Kingston. Dick Davidson was ordained in 1938 and served … Continue reading →