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 152 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. ​   Please note that there will not be any livestream Aug. 9 and 16.  We apologize for the inconvenience but we hope you are able to join us in person on that dates.  If not, there many of our wonderful services are on our YouTube channel.  Check out last year's summer series on Travel if you missed it!

Worship Schedule 
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Sunday, Aug. 9 - 10:00 am 
Rainbow Club for children grade 5 and under
Pulpit Supply: Catherine Fletcher

Sunday, Aug. 16 - 10:00 am 
Rainbow Club for children grade 5 and under
Pulpit Supply: Dr. Lorna Corzine

Sunday, Aug. 23 - 10:00 am
Rainbow Club for children grade 5 and under
Pulpit Supply: Pat Edmonds
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Property

Elevator - Church elevator repairs are scheduled to begin on Aug. 17. During this time, the elevator will be out of service, including for Sunday worship services on Aug. 23 and possibly Aug. 30. We will keep the congregation informed and provide updates if the repair schedule changes. 

Construction - Beginning Mon., Aug. 10, construction will take place on Burton Ave between William St and Granville St. During the construction, the Burton Ave entrance to the church parking lot will be closed. Please use the William St entrance or the rear entrance from Cumberland St to access the parking lot. Construction is expected to last for several weeks. We will keep everyone informed and provide updates if the schedule changes.

OUTREACH & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Emancipation Day: Remembering, Honouring, and Committing to Justice -  As Canada marks Emancipation Day on August 1, we are invited to remember the painful history and enduring legacy of enslavement, while also celebrating the strength, faith, and contributions of Black communities. This year, The United Church of Canada reflects on its ongoing commitment to truth-telling, confronting anti-Black racism, and pursuing justice and repair, including recent steps toward discerning a formal apology for the church’s historic connections to enslavement. On this Emancipation Day, may we recommit ourselves to confronting anti-Black racism, addressing historic injustices, and building a church where all people experience belonging, dignity, and hope.  Click here for the Moderator's message and to learn more about the significance of Emancipation Day and our shared call to build a more just and inclusive church.
  

Lifelong Learning

Rainbow Club - While our regular leaders take a break over the summer, we are looking for others from the congregation to provide coverage in the Rainbow Club.  We need two people each week (and one can be a teenager earning community service hours).  The time with our young people can be a relaxed time together with a game, puzzle or simply colouring.  It is an opportunity for you to be blessed by spending time with the younger people of our church. If this is something you would like to try for a Sunday or two, please sign up just outside the Rainbow Club.  We will provide as much or little support as you need.  Adults will need to provide a volunteer sector check.  If you have any questions, please email the church office. 

Congregational Care & Connections

Website & Social Media Help -  We are looking for a few people to help manage our social media presence and update our website.  If this interests you, please speak to Angela Kerr or the church office.

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.  We serve just cold drinks and cookies for the summer.

Stewardship

2027 Offering Envelopes - Looking to the new year we will be placing an order for 2027 offering envelopes soon and would like to make sure everyone has what they need. Please let the office know if:
  1. you have been using envelopes, but no longer need them (i.e.: you have switched to e-transfers or PAR or other ways of giving)
  2. you have been using weekly envelopes but would like to just have 12 for monthly giving.
  3. you have not used envelopes for the past year, but would like them once again
  4. you are new to the church or new to this way of giving, and would like to have envelopes

Stewardship Second - Caring for the financial health of your community of faith is not a sprint to be accomplished with one time of worship or one campaign. It is a marathon which is accomplished by developing relationships, expressing gratitude, and teaching generosity as a spiritual practice 

Church Office


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

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 & Social Justice Team  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 burtonaveunitedchurch@bauc.ca 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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