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 Sun., Nov. 10 - Remembrance Sunday Service Trumpeter: Cara Chimienti Youth Trio Rainbow Club Sun., Nov. 17 - Anniversary Sunday Remember to wear your fancy, funky, fun, fabulous footwear! Potluck Lunch after Service Senior Choir Rainbow Club Sun., Nov. 24 - Reign of Christ Celebration of Holy Communion Rainbow Club Congregational Care & ConnectionsAnniversary Sunday Potluck - Please join us in the auditorium following the church service on Sun., Nov. 17 for a Finger Food Potluck. If you are able, please bring a finger food to share. If you aren’t contributing this time, not to worry—we love to share! There will be lots of food and ALL are welcome. If you’d like to help with set up or clean up, please let Catherine Fletcher know.
Men's Lunch - We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., Nov. 19 at 12:00 pm, in the back room as per usual. Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship! Lifelong LearningBook Club - All are welcome Tues., Nov. 26, 7 pm in the church lounge. Book to be discussed will be “The Discreet Charm Of The Big Bad Wolf” by Alexander McCall Smith.
OH CanadaTrip to Miawpukek, Newfoundland - Attention youth in grade 7 and up! We are planning for our next experience with an Indigenous community in Canada. From Aug. 1-8, 2025, we will be returning to Conne River, Newfoundland, where we will spend time in relationship with their youth and learning from their elders. We aim to keep costs very low through fundraising and applying for grants. If you have any questions, please reach out to one of our leaders: Kim, Steve, Sheena or Laura. Email Laura for your application form. Applications are due Nov. 17.
StewardshipFootsteps for the Future 2024 Make sure to fill out your Footstep for the Future and drop it off at the church. You can still get your foot traced following the service on Sunday during refreshment time or use one of the pre-cut ones to share one hope, dream, vision for the future of your church. Donations to this campaign are greatly appreciated (you'll see where we're already at starting this Sunday), but all footstep ideas are free and welcomed!
Footsteps for the Future Fundraiser - last Sunday we were pleased to note that donations were at $8025 as of Thurs.,Oct. 31! Wonder how much closer we will be to our goal of $45,000 by this Friday? Stewardship Second - Jesus warns those of us who have more than we need. Share with those who don’t. Tea & Bake Sale - We are looking for volunteers to donate scones and other baked goods and jam for the Tea & Bake Sale on Sat., Nov 30. These items should be delivered to the church on Fri., Nov. 29 between 2:00 & 4:00 pm or on Sat., Nov. 30 no later than 10:00 am. Please contact Lisa Edgar if you are able to contribute, so that we can keep track of donations that will be coming. Scones - We would appreciate scones by the dozen. Recipes are available if needed...please contact Lisa. We will also gladly accept jams and preserves. Bake Sale - We are looking for squares and small cookies. These will be divided up into boxes of a variety of items of $10 and $20 boxes. Baking can be left uncut if preferred and we will cut them on Friday when delivered. We will also gladly accept pies if you prefer and will sell them at $20 each. ALSO.....Save the Date to attend the Tea & Bake Sale! Sat., Nov. 30 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm. Church OfficeEmail - [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401 E-transfer Address: [email protected] Community EventThe Secret Garden Musical - South Simcoe Theatre - November 1-3, 8-10 & 15-17. Click here for ticket information.
Matilda Jr. Musical - Kempenfelt Community Players - Nov. 22, 23, 24. Come out and support many of our talented BAUC youth in this production - Maddy Kenyon, Erdman Henderson, Josh Masuda, Isla Miller and Leah Potje!! Click here for ticket information.
Fall Food Feast Take Out – Enjoy a lovely take out meal including chicken souvlaki, greek salad, roasted potatoes and vegetables, lemon rice, naan bread and baklava tart on Wed., Nov. 27 between 4 and 6pm at Collier United Church. Take out only, please reheat at home for maximum enjoyment. Tickets are $35 each. Please call 705-722-2003 or visit 2024collierfallfeast.eventbrite.ca for tickets.
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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. |