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 
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Sunday, May 10 - 10:00 am - Christian Family Sunday and Recognition of Asian Heritage Month
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club

Sunday, May 17 - 10:00 am - Senior Choir & Rainbow Club

Reminder - Please remember to take all your belongings from the upper level with you after the worship service. Need to return name tag after refreshments? Please place in the basket provided downstairs and we will return it to the name tag holder before the next service. 

Outreach & Social Justice

Barrie Faith Communities Working Together - Rev. Susan Eagle of Grace United Church, Rev. Simon Bell of St. Margaret's of Scotland Anglican Church, and Rev. Larry Léger of St. Mary's Catholic Church invite you to join them for a conversation about poverty and homelessness issues in Barrie. Click here  to read a letter from them. The conversation will take place on Thurs., May 7 at 1 pm at Grace United Church, 350 Grove Street East Please rsvp to [email protected] or 705-734-0760.

Congregational Care & Connections

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 (705-726-0401).

Pie and Ice Cream Sunday -  During refreshment time on May 10, delicious slices of pie topped with or without ice cream will be served. All are welcome! 

Men's Lunch!  We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., May 19 at noon.  We will be in the back room as per usual. Please join us for fun, food and fellowship!  Everyone is welcome.  We'll see you there!  

A Note of Gratitude -  We would like to express our sincere thanks for last week’s Celebration of Service Luncheon. It was truly a joyous day with this special church family; from the inspiring message brought to us by the youth and its leadership, amazing music, kind words from the Board, gift of a beautiful quilt and delicious lunch to the special messages to take home with us. Plus, a bonus lemon pie with whipped cream! It was delicious! Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen; it was much appreciated. As we prepare to move to our new home, we know that we will miss the people of this church and last week’s outpouring of love certainly demonstrated the reasons why. Blessings to all from Alan & Brenda McGee.

Stewardship

Stewardship Second - Stewardship is a lifelong journey, and we all have much to contribute on the trek.

Lifelong Learning

​Gibimishkaadin (Applications Deadline extended to May 15) - A canoe journey of reconciliation engaging Indigenous youth from coast to coast to coast in Canada, and non-Indigenous youth from southern and eastern Ontario, in collaborative and experiential learning through an Indigenous lens. Youth must be 14 to 18 years old on the first day of the canoe trip. The trip is Aug 23 to 31, 2026 on Lake Temagami with Northwaters and Langskib Outfitters.  Click here for the application and to learn more.

Church Office

Email - [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401  
E-transfer Address: [email protected]
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​​Effective Immediately - Updated Office Hours - Church Office is only open Mon. - Thurs. from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Office will be closed on Fridays.
 

Church Family

A celebration of Life in loving memory of Harry Scott, brother of Islay, son of Dorothy, will be held Saturday, May 2, at Minesing Community Centre in Minesing, 1-4pm, 2pm Service of Remembrance. Click Here for Obituary

Community Events


Mother's Day Bake Sale - Sat., May 9 from 9:00am-11:30 am at Grace United Church 350 Grove St E. Choose from a variety of pies or sweet treats. 

Simcoe Guitar Presents - ChromaDuo & Tim Beattie Classical Guitar Concert at Burton Avenue United Church Sat., May 9 at 1pm followed by a Masterclass with ChromaDuo at 3 pm. For tickets and info click here 

Lyrica Chamber Choir - Presents Made In Canada: Folk Sounds Sat., June 6 at 2:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at lyricachoir.ca      

Come out this Sat., May 9 at 3:00 pm at Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St. to hear beautiful concert of all-Canadian music, featuring these Burton family members: Katie Pergau, Samantha Pergau, Jalise Henderson, Colin MacDonald and Peter Sullivan

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 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.  
​ ​ON THE WEB
Please email blindalleyarts@rogers.com 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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