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.
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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.

From Worship & Music

Livestream 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, March 15 - 10:00 am - 4th Sunday of Lent - Pie served following the service by the Affirm Team in celebration of PIE day!
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club

Sunday, March 22 - 10:00 am - 5th Sunday of Lent
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club

Sunday, March 29 - 10:00 am - Palm Sunday
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club (walk through Holy Week)

Tell Me Something Good  - Click here for the official music video for the theme song "Improbable" that the Senior Choir so beautifully shared on Sunday, March 8.  

Easter Flowers - If you wish to have a loved one remembered or honoured and placed on the Easter Memorial List, please fill out this form - CLICK HERE.  The deadline for form submissions is Mon., March 30. If you wish, you may make a memorial donation by e-transfer to [email protected],(please put MEMORIAL DONATION in the comments section), by adding it into your regular donation, or by dropping cash or cheque in the church mail slot.

Church Board

Board Meeting - Takes place next on Wed., Mar. 18 at 7:00 pm in the Lounge. Those submitting reports, please have them in to Angela Kerr by Sun., Mar 15, so she has time to send them in advance and Board members have time to read them.

Outreach & Social Justice

Refugee Sponsorship Team - As you may have already seen, the Refugee Sponsorship met with reporter Nikki Cole from Barrie Today.  Here is a link to the wonderful article she wrote about our sponsorship work.  We were so grateful to Nikki for the conversation.  Click Here to read the article. This link has been updated from the previous email sent.

Affirm PIE Day - PIE Day takes place on Mar. 14 but BAUC will be celebrating PIE Day on Sun., Mar. 15 during refreshment time, so please join us downstairs after the service for some delicious pies as we celebrate being Public, Intentional, and Explicit (PIE) in our extravagant welcome to all!  Click on this link for more information: https://pieday.ca/  Also, click here to watch the PIE Day Message message from United Church of Canada Moderator, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath.
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Belong - An affirming and welcoming support group for youth and a support group for parents/caregivers. Two groups - One night! Beginning on April 15 - Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm - St. Margaret Anglican Church (161 Hamner St. W)

Congregational Care & Connections

Men's Lunch!  We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., Mar. 17 at 12:00 pm, in the back room as per usual.  Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship! Everyone is welcome. We'll see you there!

​The Pastoral Care Team had a great meeting this past week.  We are still looking for a few more folks who have a heart for connecting with others in our church by being a caring contact. This team works with Andrea Wheaton to ensure that individuals feel supported, heard, and cared for by their church, especially when they are unable to attend worship regularly.  We will meet no more than once a month as a team to ensure that the overall pastoral care needs of the congregation are being met to the best of our ability.  We are meeting again on Wed., Mar. 25 at 10:00 am in the church lounge as we begin to expand this group.  if you feel called to help expand our Pastoral Care Team.  Please be in touch with Andrea Wheaton to let her know your interest in this service opportunity whether or not you can attend this gathering.

Stewardship

Stewardship Second - Use generosity and gratitude to bring light, truth, and wholeness.

Spring Pasta Dinner on Sat., Apr. 11 - Enjoy a delicious homemade lasagna meal while helping to raise funds for the work of the church.  For just $25, you can dine in or take out a generous portion of meat or vegetable lasagna, spring salad, a fresh Fox’s bun and “carrot cake supreme” for dessert. Mmm—mmm!! Tickets can be purchased after church on Sundays or through the church office. Takeout pick up time is 4:30-5:00 p.m.; sit down meal is at 6 p.m.
**Not purchasing a meal? We could use your help with setting up, serving and cleaning up. Contact Mallorie Jones or Ken Down.

Lifelong Learning

Lenten Devotional Cards for Lent - As part of our Lenten Worship Series "Tell Me Something Good",  there is a collection of 52 daily devotional cards for Ash Wednesday through Easter. Each card has a question for reflection and a short prayer. Click here for a digital copy of the first week of devotional cards. 

Church Office

Email - [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401  
E-transfer Address: [email protected]
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​Office Hours - Church Office is open Mon. - Fri. from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
 

Church Family

From the McDonald Family - It is with hearts blessed by love that we wish to express gratitude to our church family at BAUC for your kind cards, hugs, notes, flowers and stories of appreciation for my mom, Elaine Nancekievill, who passed on Feb. 5, 2026. Your care makes such a difference - Ruth and Todd McDonald 

Lend a helping hand

OPEN 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.

​Ongoing
​CANCELLATION 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.
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​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.  
​ ​ON THE WEB
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Burton Avenue United Church Facebook Page
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https://www.facebook.com/BurtonAvenueUnitedChurch/

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