Come share our Vision
To know God through Jesus Christ and to reflect God's love as the church in a changing community and world.
To know God through Jesus Christ and to reflect God's love as the church in a changing community and world.
Burton Avenue United Church is a dynamic Christ-centred community of faith. For 150 years, we have served the community of Allandale and the surrounding Barrie area, through meaningful worship, spiritual nurture and outreach into the community and wider world. We are inclusive, open, welcoming, willing to push the boundaries and take risks in order to be the hands and voice and heart of Christ. If you are looking for a church home where you will be welcomed, nurtured and challenged, Welcome to Burton Avenue United Church!
Acknowledgment of Treaty Lands We acknowledge that Burton Avenue United Church meets near water and on land that is part of Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty #18, of 1818. This treaty is part of the church’s relationship with the Indigenous Peoples of this land. We acknowledge that both Indigenous Peoples and all Canadians are treaty people. |
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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 January 19 - 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Pulpit Supply: Rev. Patricia Gale-MacDonald Senior Choir Rainbow Club January 26 - Affirm Sunday with leadership from Children & Youth Senior Choir Rainbow Club for younger ages February 2 - Celebration of Black History Month Special Music: Mehke Hunter & Youth Rainbow Club Epiphany Starwords – Epiphany is the day in the church calendar when we remember the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. When Jan. 6th does not fall on a Sunday, we celebrate Epiphany on a Sunday prior or after, as we did on Jan. 12. The word Epiphany comes from a word that means to show, shine forth, appear or be made known. The magi followed the star to find the child. We are also seeking Jesus in our daily lives, trusting that God can and does use many signs to guide us closer to the Divine presence. As we have done in the last six years, we are opening ourselves to the possibility that we can see and know God's presence in our lives reflected through even one single word. If you missed getting a Star Word, please drop in and select from the basket in the foyer or contact the office to select one for you. Tech Team Help - The Tech Team is still looking for new team members to help run our livestream services and lessen the responsibility on just a couple of people. If this is a place that you think you could offer your time and talent, please contact Kenji Masuda or Alan McGee. Church BoardAnnual Congregational Meeting - This important gathering of the congregation takes place immediately in the sanctuary following worship on Sun., Feb. 9.
Lifelong LearningBook Study - "The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully". The study begins Thurs., Jan. 16 at 10:00 am, in the Lounge. For more information, please speak to Lynn Godfrey or Pat MacDonald.
Book Club - We will be meeting on Tues., Jan. 28 at 7:00 pm in the church lounge. We will be discussing The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington. Our February selection is The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. All are welcome to join us. Rainbow Club Leaders - The Rainbow Club is looking for leaders to join our team. We have a fun, energetic, creative, and passionate group of youth in our church community! Our Rainbow Club has a large age range which means there are lots of different ways to help out. You could work with our older youth or younger youth or our nursery group. Leading once a month would be a huge help to our team. Please speak with Sheena, Peter, Carol, Nicole or Andrea. Warm cookies will be delivered to our first new leader! Outreach & Social JusticePrayer Campaign - please join local Christian & Justice groups and many churches across Ontario on Sun., Jan 26th in a prayer campaign called "How Can We Be Silent?: A Call to Prayer". You can participate by praying a 4 minute prayer for just peace for Israelis and Palestinians. Three different versions of the prayer have been written so that no matter where you are in your pursuit of justice for all people in the Holy Land, there's a prayer that would be fitting. Click here for more information and to access the prayer.
Congregational Care & ConnectioNMen's Lunch - We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., Jan. 21 at 12:00 pm, in the back room as per usual. Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship!
After Worship Refreshment Time - We are grateful to all who have signed up to host after worship refreshments over the past year. We invite YOU, (committees, groups, families, couples, friends) to sign up to host for a week. We have a budget for supplies of coffee, juice & cookies so you do not have to provide any supplies on your own!! If you feel you need training, it is provided! Sign up sheet is downstairs or call the office (705-726-0401). StewardshipCanada Helps - In an effort to streamline our donation streams, the Finance Team has decide to suspend donations through the Canada Helps portal. Please redirect any givings to one of the following options for 2025:
Valentine's Coffee House - Save the Date! Friday, February 14 at 7:00 pm. More details to come soon! Open Hands CanadaElectronics Recycling Drive - Do you have electronics that are collecting dust in your house? Hold on to them and bring them to BAUC during the month of February for donation to the Open Hands Canada electronics recycling drive. This is to support the fundraising efforts for the youth trip to Conne River, First Nations Community in NL during August, 2025. If you have large items we are willing to pick them up for you or if you need assistance bringing items from your vehicle into the church we can help. Please speak to Kim Stoll, Steve Stoll, Laura San Juan, Sheena Fletcher Hoving or Kenji Masuda if you have any questions or to make pick up arrangements. Help us raise funds while also helping the environment!
Church OfficeEmail - [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401 E-transfer Address: [email protected] Andrea Wheaton will be away beginning Jan. 13, returning on Jan. 27. Emergency pastoral care will be covered by Rev. Patricia Gale-MacDonald and Rev. Ruth McDonald. Community EventsTaizé Prayer Service - Fri., Jan. 17, at 7:30 pm, at Trinity Anglican Church, 24 Collier Street, Barrie. We invite you into reflection and meditation through prayer, song, Scripture and silence. This service is hosted by The Barrie Taizé Community—A partnership of Christian Churches. For more information, please email Susan Stott-Hood.
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. |
