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, July 6 - The Awakened Traveler – Part 2
Special Music: Sam Pergau (she/her) & Abby Pergau (they/them)
Rainbow Club activities for children, Grade 5 and under​

Sunday, July 13 - The Awakened Traveller – Part 3
Special Music: Randy Nichols (he/him)
Rainbow Club activities for children, Grade 5 and under

Sunday, July 20 - The Awakened Traveler - Part 4
Special Music: Dan Pergau  (he/him)
Rainbow Club activities for children, Grade 5 and under

The Awakened Traveller - We are about to embark on a journey in the next four weeks of worship. It is a journey about journeying, about traveling as a spiritual act. Whether you travel far away or simply begin to see our local surroundings as if for the first time, “pilgrimage” has long been a spiritual practice, and “journey” a deeply-felt metaphor for our spiritual lives. This four week worship series will encourage us to open ourselves more fully to the curiosity and wonder, reflection and transformation that travelers–not merely tourists–experience when we choose to immerse ourselves in soul-widening adventures. So where is the most soul-widening place you have journeyed to?! Send a picture of that place or you in that place or the name of a place to Andrea through [email protected] or give her a call.  These will be used in worship.

The Awakened Traveller - Wondering questions from week one - Leaving Home.  These questions are important in exploring the spirituality of travel…. Perhaps you will journal about them.  Imagine yourself in the doorway of your home, about to take a step into a journey into the unknown. What are you feeling? Anticipation? Anxiety? Excitement?  Do you feel drawn to new things or dread facing the unknown?  What is your relationship to the rest of the world? Curious? Familiar? Lost? Frightened?  Do you have childhood memories of attitudes about “local and global?”  Were they positive? Did you get the opportunity to know more through travel? Were you exposed to education about other places?
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News from the Church Board

Clarification - Voluntary Associate Ministers - While Rev. Patricia Gale-MacDonald and Rev. Dr. Colin MacDonald have stepped down as Voluntary Associate Ministers of BAUC, Pat remains our Minister Emeritus and we are happy that they will both continue to make this their home congregation. 

Finance & Stewardship

Stewardship Second - "We may not be able to help everyone, but each of us can make a difference to someone."

Counting - Due to volunteers being away over the summer months, we have decided to go to a bi-weekly counting schedule for July & August.  This means that donation cheques will be deposited every two weeks, instead of weekly.

Congregational Care & Connections

After Worship Refreshment Time - SUMMERTIME HELP NEEDED - 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.  In the summertime, we keep it light and easy with juice and cookies - 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).

Fidget Baskets – Please see at the back of church our fidget basket filled with some toys, sketch pads and markers! This was generously put together by Debra Bridgman and all are welcome to use during service!

Outreach & Social Justice

Norm On Top Of The World - On Mon., June 30, Norm completed his goal (on his birthday!) of conquering the CN Tower Edgewalk in Toronto.  Congratulations and thanks to Norm for his generous spirit in raising money to support the Youth trip to Conne River, NFLD this summer!

Church Office

Email - [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401  
E-transfer Address: [email protected]
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​Summer Office Hours - Mon, June 30 until Tues, Sept 2 - Church Office will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Andrea Wheaton can still be reached at the office by phone, email or by appointment on days/times when the office is closed.  Friday is her day off but do not hesitate to contact her for emergency purposes on that day.

Community Events


Blue Jays Game Day - join Northwest United Church and other local churches in a Day with the Blue Jays for just $37.  Sat., July 19 at 3:00 pm at the Rogers Centre, Toronto.  Contact Catherine in the NWBUC church office (705-734-3700 before July 9th for tickets.

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.

​On Going
​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.  

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.   ​
​ ​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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