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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 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. |
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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 Sunday, February 8 - 10:00 am - Celebration of Black History Month Senior Choir Rainbow Club Sunday, February 15 - 10:00 am Pulpit Supply: Dr. Lorna Corzine Special Music: Katie Pergau Rainbow Club Sunday, February 22 - 10:00 am - 1st Sunday of Lent with Celebration of Holy Communion Senior Choir Rainbow Club Ushering - “The thing I enjoy most about being an usher on Sunday mornings is meeting and greeting just about everyone who comes in the door. This always makes me happy.” - Alan McGee Being an usher provides an easy and simple way to experience the wonderful community that we have here at BAUC. Due to the recent retirement of some volunteers, we are currently looking for more people who want to experience this great opportunity. There are several positions needed for each weekly service, and we will be more than happy to show you how they are done. If you are interested, please contact Brenda McGee. Lenten Devotional Series - As part of our Lenten Worship Series "Tell Me Something Good", there are daily devotional cards available. If you are interested in receiving a print copy of these cards, please contact the office and we will print them for you so that you have them to begin on Ash Wednesday. Church BoardMountains of Gratitude - Thanks to all who were able to stay for the Annual Meeting last Sunday. It was a stellar turnout! Thanks also to those who presented reports, chaired, took minutes, ran powerpoint, were ready with mics or led the sung grace! Especially thanks to Susan Cole who finished her 3 year term as Board Chair and to Linda Hudson who retired as Board Secretary after 19 years of devoted care to that role. Thanks to Ministry & Personnel for presenting them with an arrangement of plants on behalf of the congregation. We are ready to begin a new Board with Angela Kerr as Chair and Nicole Masuda as Secretary. And a final word of thanks to Nicole for organizing the soup lunch after the meeting and to all those who contributed food or helped with set up and clean up!
Outreach & Social JusticeColdest Night of the Year - Walking in Support of Youth Haven - It's cold out there. And on Sat., Feb. 28 the BAUC team is going to do something about it. Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we're walking and fundraising to support and serve people and families experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in our community.
The funds raised in Barrie will support Barrie’s Youth Haven. Since 2010, Barrie’s Youth Haven has helped 2980 youth from sleeping on the streets, and supported countless youth in their Transitional Program and their Outreach Workers provided more than 200 youth with support. In 2025, over 41,000 walkers across Canada joined this event, raising $15 million dollars - it's Canada's National Walk for Homelessness. Last year we had 5 walkers brave the cold and would love to have even more come out this year! If you don't want to walk, please donate to our team’s fundraising efforts or support one of our walkers. To join the team or to donate, please, click HERE. Contact Marni O’Brien at [email protected] or Angela Kerr at [email protected] for more information. Black History Month Resources - 2026 marks 30 years of Black History Month in Canada. What new Black Canadian history will you learn this year and how will that change how you identify as Canadian? Join a local Black History Month celebration in your community, honour Black excellence, and engage in new learning! We shared with you some resources last week.... and here are MORE!!! 1. "Why must I water down my experiences to make them easier to hear?" Inzwi Munikwa names the importance of her story as a racialized Black person. 2. "My prayer is simple: That one day no one will have to wonder if they are welcome in all moments of life." Daniel Addai Fobi reflects on welcome and the rejection experiences of Black children. 3. "At first, things seemed fine. But then came the microaggressions, the condescending tones, the subtle dismissals." Whitton Saley shares interactions where the White voices were often heard more, and racialized voices were dismissed. 4. "I dream of a world where no one has to flee just to live with dignity." Luc Noubissi, having to leave his homeland of Cameroon, shares how soccer and the church can heal wounds. Free Antiracism Online Workshop - Wed., Feb. 11 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET). Salam Debs is one of the best Canadian antiracism educators. If you and your organization are starting on your commitment towards antiracism and equity, or you've already started to take action, this free workshop is for you. It’s an introduction to a longer course. Click here to register. What you'll learn in the Free Online Antiracism Workshop:
Congregational Care & ConnectionsMen's Lunch - We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., Feb. 17 at 12:00 pm, in the back room as per usual. Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship! Everyone is welcome.
Winter Warmup Luncheon — Sun., Feb. 22 – save the date! Your Congregational Care and Connections Team is pleased to host a luncheon on Sun., Feb. 22 following the church service. A hot home-cooked main course will be provided. For those that are able, contributions of side dishes and desserts are most welcome. Please contact Ken Down if you are able to assist with set up, cleanup, or serving. Stay tuned for more details. All are welcome to join us for this fellowship event! StewardshipStewardship Second - "Incredible things—God-inspired things—will happen when we learn to live the way of generosity and grace."
Lifelong LearningYouth Inc- Youth Inc meets next on Sun., Feb 8th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the Auditorium. Grade 6 and up welcome!
Church OfficeEmail - [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401 E-transfer Address: [email protected] Office Hours - Church Office is open Mon. - Fri. from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Staff Away - Please note that Andrea Wheaton will be away from Wed., Feb. 11 – Tues., Feb. 17, returning on Wed., Feb. 18. In case of pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Lynn Godfrey (905-869-2486). Church Directory Update - As we continue to grow as a family and welcome new folks, we are once again updating our church directory. It will be sent out to our mailing list in late February. Below are some suggestions for information that you may need to update:
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Community EventsKempenfelt Community Players presents "Cinderella" - Feb. 5-8 & Feb. 12-15. Georgian Theatre. Click HERE for tickets.
"chez Valentine" - a fine dining experience - Midhurst United Church - Fri., Feb. 13 at 6:00 pm. Admittance by donation. To RSVP, please contact the Midhurst UC Office at 705-722-6331 or [email protected]. 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. 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 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. |
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