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, May 18 - 5th Sunday of Easter
Soloist: Lynne Marshall
Rainbow Club

Sunday, May 25 - 6th Sunday of Easter
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club

Sunday, June 1 - 7th Sunday of Easter
Music Supply: Blair Bailey
Rainbow Club

Summer Music - Do you play an instrument?  Like to sing, but can't commit to choir?  We have 9 chances for you to share your musical talents!  Katie is looking for soloists and/or small groups who might be interested in sharing some special music on one or more of the following Sundays: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 31.  If you're interested, please email Katie at [email protected].

Church Board

Board Meeting - Takes place next on Wed., May 21 at 7:00 pm in the Lounge. Those submitting reports, please have them in to Susan Cole by Fri., May 16 so she has time to send them in advance and Board members have time to read them.

Finance & Stewardship

MAY IS PAR MONTH! On Sunday, May 11, the Stewardship Team will again be available in the foyer to help anyone to sign up for PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) as a way to give financially to BAUC.  Remember to bring back your completed form if you picked one up last Sunday.  We can also help you to change your PAR offering if you haven't one so in a while.  For more information, please speak with Todd McDonald.​

Stewardship Second - "We should care less about who “deserves” what we share and more about where God is calling us to share it."

Lifelong Learning

Book Club - Meeting on Tues., May 27 at 7:00 pm in the church lounge. We will be discussing State of Terror by Hilary Clinton/Louise Penny. All are welcome to join us.

Outreach & Social Justice

Pride Month - June will soon be here and that means Pride Month! BAUC will be participating along with other Barrie United Churches in the 2025 Barrie Pride March on Sat., May 31.  It is an eco-friendly event with no vehicles but you can bring a mobility aid, scooter or bike if you are able ride safely at a walking speed! Information on location and route can be found here: https://www.barriepride.org/2025. We will be meeting at the Spirit Catcher at 1:00 to prepare for the March at 2:00.   Please consider joining any or all of the festivities!  Please let us know if you plan on attending.  Contact Donna Henderson or Angela Kerr at if you have any questions.

Congregational Care & Connections

Impromptu Long Weekend BBQ, Sun., May 18 following the church service - The Congregational Care and Connection Team is offering the gift of a BBQ meal following the service this Sunday. Our team of chefs will be firing up hamburgers and hotdogs, including veggie options for all of those who might be around. There are rumours that Mallorie’s delicious macaroni salad will be making an appearance too!  Come as you are. You don’t need to bring anything, just a bit of an appetite. Thanks to the Haynes and Fletcher Down families for donating the food, their time and their culinary skills! Contact them if you’d like to help with set up or clean up, or to donate buns or condiments. 

Coffee and Conversation:  Our “coffee and conversation” gatherings will resume on Wed, May 7 at 10:00 am in the lounge. This is an unstructured drop in activity where you can visit with others over a cup of coffee and a snack. If you get there first, put on the coffee; if you feel like bringing a shareable snack, bring one. This activity happens most Wednesdays from 10 am until noon in the lounge and all are welcome.  

Men's Lunch - We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., May 20 at 12:00 pm, in the back room as per usual.  Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship!

Welcoming into Full Membership - Would you like to be welcomed into the membership of the congregation? Members are welcomed by either transfer, re-affirmation of faith (already baptized) or profession of faith.  If you would like to take this step or have questions about this, speak to Andrea Wheaton.

Church Office

Email - [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401  
E-transfer Address: [email protected]
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Community Events

St. John's United Church, Alliston Concert Series - The last concert of this season takes place on Sat., May 24 at 4:00 pm with the Bach Children's Choir from Toronto.  Tickets are $30/adult and $10/children.  For more information, please click here.

St. George's Summer Theatre Camp - July 14 – 18th 9am – 3pm. Cost is $100.00/child. More information to follow. Please send an email to [email protected] if your child/children are interested.

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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