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, January 11 - 10:30 am - 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club

Sunday, January 18 - 10:00 am - 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club

Sunday, January 25 - 10:00 am - Affirm Sunday
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club (for younger ages only)

Epiphany Star Words – Epiphany (Jan. 6) is the day in the church calendar when we remember the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. When Epiphany does not fall on a Sunday, we celebrate it on a Sunday after or prior, as we did on Jan. 4. The word Epiphany 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 seven 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. Click Here for a Star Word Journal resource.  If you missed getting a Star Word, please drop in and select from the basket in the foyer or sanctuary or contact Andrea Wheaton to select one for you. 

Congregational Care & Connections

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 for free!  Sign up sheet is downstairs or call the office (705-726-0401).

Men's Lunch - Happy New Year!  We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., Jan. 20 at noon, in the back room as per usual.  Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship! Everyone is welcome.

Stewardship

Stewardship Second -  "No matter what our background, our culture, our race, our identity, when we do what is right, we are all acceptable to God. May our gratitude overflow into generosity!"
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Outreach & Social Justice

Annual World Religion Day Gathering - "Faith in Action - Uplifting the Needy" - Sun., Jan. 18 at 1:00 pm at Barrie City Hall (70 Collier Street). 
Each year, World Religion Day brings together people from many faith traditions to reflect on shared values and explore how spiritual teachings inspire understanding, compassion, and care for one another. This year’s theme, Faith in Action: Uplifting the Needy, invites us to consider how faith is expressed through service, solidarity, and support for those who are most vulnerable in our communities. The program will include short reflections, readings, prayers, music, and perspectives offered by representatives from a variety of faith traditions. The gathering is open to all who wish to attend. Please contact [email protected] or 705-739-4410.

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.​

Community Events

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
Please email blindalleyarts@rogers.com for corrections, changes, or additions to the website.

Burton Avenue United Church Facebook Page
Please feel free to invite your friends and family to like the page and join us at our events.
https://www.facebook.com/BurtonAvenueUnitedChurch/

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