From Worship & MusicLivestream Worship. Click HERE for our YouTube channel link and look for the live video stream that begins at 9:50 a.m. with announcements and the service starts at 10:00 a.m. If you miss the livestream you can watch the recording after it uploads.
Worship Schedule Sunday, April 21 - 4th Sunday of Easter Senior Choir Rainbow Club Sunday, April 28 - 5th Sunday of Easter Senior Choir Rainbow Club Taizé Service - We are looking forward to hosting a Taizé worship service in partnership with the Barrie Taizé Community on Fri., May 31, at 7:30 pm in our Sanctuary. To help with this service, we are looking for volunteers to take on the following activities:
Congregational Care & ConnectionsCoffee and Conversation - Drop by the lounge for a cup of coffee and a chat, Wednesdays from 10 am until noon. Note: no meeting on April 24, next get together on May 1.
StewardshipStewardship Second - "There is a direct link between following Jesus and using our resources, including our money, to care for those in need."
Life Long LearningRainbow Club - On Sun., Apr. 21, during the worship service (10:00 - 10:50 am), our Rainbow Club will be talking a walk through the community to clean-up garbage that has been left over from the Winter. Permission forms will be available on Sunday morning for families who haven't already completed one. Families are asked to send children in clothes that are easy to wash. Gloves and bags will be provided and children will be coached to leave unsafe materials to the adults.
Youth Inc - An invitation for our Burton Buddies & congregational members to join our Youth on Sun., Apr. 28 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Auditorium for "Youth versus Adults", our celebrity game night! This evening will be hosted by our very own Peter Michalski. Snacks will be provided. Come and enjoy the fun, laughter and friendship! Book Club - Our next meeting is on Tues., Apr 30 at 7:00 pm in the church lounge. We will be discussing Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. Our April selection is Dewey by Vicki Myron. All are welcome to join us. Shining Waters Regional CouncilUnited Church Women AGM - Any woman “willing to contribute her prayers, gifts, and services for the work of the Church” may join the United Church Women (UCW). Along with providing important networking and social bonding opportunities, the UCW has led discussions on, for example, feminism and restorative justice. Indeed, says former Moderator Jordan Cantwell, United Church Women are the “hands and feet” of the church. The Shining Waters Regional Council United Church Women will hold their AGM at BAUC on Mon., May 6, from 9:15 am - 4:15 pm. The day will include a keynote address, small and large group discussions, financial and budget reporting, nomination, election and installation of 2024/2025, worship with communion, and singing together. The cost for the day is $25 and includes lunch. Please click here to register. You do not have to be a member of the United Church Women to attend this event. Speak to Andrea Wheaton for more info as deadline to register is Mon., Apr. 22 and she can register you faster.
General Council NewsRemit 1: Establishing an Autonomous National Indigenous Organization has passed. The votes have now been counted! What happens now? As is the case with all Category 3 Remits, if a remit has been approved by a majority of all the regional councils, the General Council must decide to enact it. The decision on enacting the remit will take place at the Annual Meeting of General Council, on October 19, 2024. When the remit has been enacted, the change will be included in the next edition of The Manual. (The process for remits is outlined in the United Church Manual, in section F, on pages 108-111.) On the General Council 44 website, you can find more detailed information about the remit result, as well as a statement from the National Indigenous Council in response to the vote results. The Burton Ave United Church Board voted yes to this remit.
Join a Global Pilgrimage for Gaza - It is now more than six months since the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023. In the bombardment by Israel, millions of Gazans are starving, displaced, killed and imprisoned, crowded into a small area, and currently under threat of further warfare. Partners in Palestine and Israel cry out for an end to the decades-long occupation of Palestine and blockade of Gaza. We seek to be in solidarity. The Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage held during Lent has been expanded into April and May, including an ecumenical pilgrimage and prayer vigil on May 22 in Ottawa. Join with others in Canada and globally in prayerful solidarity. Read our full news announcement to find out more about how you and your community of faith can participate by praying and advocating for Palestine and joining or hosting a local pilgrimage. Pray for Mother Earth on Earth Day! Join an online Earth Day Prayer Circle on April 22, with Indigenous Minister the Rev. Tony Snow. Reflect and acknowledge the climate crisis with interfaith voices. April 22nd, 7:00 pm via Zoom. This event is part of Together for the Love of Creation Earth Week (April 21-28). Can't make it? Find more Earth Week events or add your own! What are you doing in your community for Earth Week? Church OfficeOffice Hours - Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Email - katie@bauc.ca or burtonaveunitedchurch@bauc.ca Phone - 705-726-0401 E-transfer Address: treasurerbauc@outlook.com Church FamilyReminder - A service celebrating life of Janet MacDonald will take place at the church on Sat., Apr 20 at 1:00 pm with visitation on Fri., April 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the lower hall.
Happy 90th Birthday! Beverlea Hagerman turns 90 on Wed., Apr. 24. Congratulations and Good Wishes! Community EventsUnity Christian High School - Presents the play "Little Women" Fri., Apr 19 & Sat., Apr 20. Please click here for more information.
St. Paul's United Church Choir & Friends - presents "Missa Gaia - Earth Mass" on Sun., Apr. 21 at 3:00 pm. A multi-media presentation featuring SATB choir, instrumental ensemble, dance, readings and photography! Freewill offering at the door.
King Edward Choir - Presents "The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace" on Sat., May 4 at 3:00 pm - Collier Street United Church. This concert will also feature a chamber orchestra and youth choir. Tickets are $25 for adults / $15 for students and are available at www.kingedwardchoir.ca or by speaking with Colin MacDonald, Katie Pergau or Sam Pergau, Jalise or Erdman Henderson, or Peter Sullivan.
Stephen Fearing in Concert - The Barrie Folk Society will host Juno-Award winning folk artist, Stephen Fearing in concert on Sun., May 5 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary at BAUC. Tickets are $30 ($35 at the door) and more information is available at barriefolk.com. We are still looking for a couple of volunteers to help at this event as well. ON THE WEB
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lend a helping handOPEN HANDS UNITED MISSION
The Team is supporting a number of projects in Nicaragua including the building of a school. Donations in support of the Nicaragua Mission should be made payable to "Open Hands United" LITTLE FOOD PANTRY Thank you to all who have been dropping by the church to add items directly to the pantry. Just a reminder that during the cold weather, appropriate food items are things that will not be adversely affected by freezing temperatures, such as canned goods with water. For a list of suggested contributions during the winter, please refer to the posters on the door and the side of the pantry or click here for the winter list. On GoingCANCELLATION OF SUNDAY WORSHIP FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY:
Should you need information about possible Sunday Worship cancellation, please check the church website, the Burton Avenue Facebook page or the recorded church telephone message. Should there be a power outage such that tech devices cannot be used, members of the congregation should use their good judgement considering the weather conditions or nature of the emergency. NAMETAGS If you would like a nametag or you need a new one please sign up in the foyer or let the office know. Children & Youth can have nametags too. If parents prefer just first names on the children’s tags let us know. And remember to wear your nametag. It helps us get to know one another. CAR POOL TO CHURCH Are you able to occasionally offer rides to church for those needing them? We are wanting to collect a list of those able to offer rides. If you wish more information or are able to offer rides, please speak to Andrea Wheaton. RESOURCE CORNER Both the Affirm Team and the Truth & Reconciliation Committee have compiled books and other resources that you can borrow or keep. On the bulletin board right outside the sanctuary the Outreach Committee have posted information about Mental Health Awareness – take any flyers or information that you need. PARKING LOT Did you know that on Sundays there is parking on the other side of the school next door to us? There is also the lot behind the school which can be accessed from Cumberland St. or there is now a road from our lot to it. Please leave the parking spaces closest to the church for those who have difficulty walking a further distance. PEOPLE WITH HEARING AIDS!! The sanctuary is equipped with a loop system which works with your hearing aids. You must have a “T coil” installed and activated. Set your hearing aid to “T coil”. NOTICE TO CHURCH MEMBERS AND GUESTS Our services and events may be photographed or videotaped for the purpose of informing our members or the public. If you have a concern about your image being used in these situations, please let us know. PASTORAL CARE We keep in touch through phone calls, emails and even snail mail. What a blessing it is that we can connect to one another in those ways. Remember that Pastoral Care is a ministry that all of us share and need to participate in, however we can. Whether you are making contact or receiving contact, we are caring for one another. Whether you are on the prayer list or you are praying for those on the list, we are caring for one another. Whether you are listening to someone's concerns or you are voicing your worries, we are caring for one another. For the month of November, we give thanks and pray for the work of Samaritan House. They provide safe housing for women & children recovering from domestic abuse. Their Resource Centre Drop In here at BAUC is a place where families can enjoy a cup of tea & select from articles of clothing & household items. They also provide workplace skills, knowledge & guidance. |