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.
To know God through Jesus Christ and to reflect God's love as the church in a changing community and world.
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 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. |
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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., Sept. 8 - 16th Sunday After Pentecost - please join us for a special celebration during worship of Andrea's recent ordination. Rainbow Club Refreshments downstairs following the service Senior Choir Sun., Sept. 15 - Welcome Back Sunday Rainbow Club BBQ following the service - downstairs Senior Choir Activity Restarts - Many of our activities that took a break over the summer are starting back up! Below are just a few, with more to come in the following weeks. There are many ways and opportunities to support and become involved in the life and work of BAUC and we encourage you to check them out. Senior Choir - 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Thursdays, starting Sept. 5. All are welcome Mindful Movements - 10:30 - 11:30 am on Mondays, starting Sept. 9. All are welcome Kids Musical Rehearsals - 9:00 - 12:00 pm on Saturdays, starting Sept. 14. All youth between 4-18 welcome Book Club – 7:00 – 9:00 pm on the last Tuesday of the month, starting Sept. 24. All are welcome Youth Inc - 6:30 - 8:30 pm on alternate Sundays, starting in October (Auditorium) All youth Gr 6 & up welcome Senior Choir - please note that for Sept. 5 only, choir will start at 7:30 pm instead of 7:00 pm. StewardshipStewardship Second - "Go beyond outward appearances and generously treat everyone you meet with compassion."
Welcome Back BBQ - Join us for lunch after the service on Sept. 15, 2024 for our annual Welcome Back BBQ. The Stewardship Team will be hosting this year! They are serving a selection of burgers (beef, chicken and veggie) and hot dogs. We ask that you consider bringing either a salad side dish or a dessert to complete the meal, if you are able. All are welcome to attend and there is no charge or offering expected. See you on the 15th! Lifelong LearningYouth Inc - group members are invited to the home of the Fletcher Downs on Sat., Sept. 7 from 3 - 6:30 pm for an afternoon of board games and fun, followed by a BBQ provided by our Community Care and Connections team. If you have not yet joined Youth Inc. and are in grades 6+ you are welcome to come out too... bring emergency contact info with you. If the weather forecast improves, there will be swimming too. Please RSVP to Ken or Catherine.
Coffee and Conversation - Our “coffee and conversation” gatherings will resume on Wed., Sept. 11 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. Congregational Care & ConnectionsSparrow Lake - Our camp weekend is just three weeks away! So…it’s time to get organized:
Church OfficeOffice hours - Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Email - [email protected] or [email protected] Phone - 705-726-0401 E-transfer Address: [email protected] Community EventsMidhurst United Church - is offering a play about Advance Care Planning on Fri, Sept 13 at 7:00 pm. Please click here for more information.
ON THE WEB
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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. |
