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, June 15 - Celebration of 100th Anniversary of the UCC & Welcoming New Members
Senior Choir
Rainbow Club
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Sunday, June 22 - Recognition of Indigenous Day of Prayer
Blessing of Open Hands Canada trip to Newfoundland
Soloist: Lynne Marshall
Rainbow Club

Summertime Help Needed!!  As the summer months approach, some of our regular "behind the scenes" folks take a well-deserved break.  We are looking for others to help out in their absence....
  • Powerpoint - this requires simply attending service on Sunday mornings and advancing the powerpoint slides. The preparation of the powerpoint is done by others. If interested please email, Kenji Masuda.
  • 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 on the Rainbow Room door.  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 Andrea Wheaton ([email protected])​

Church Board

Board Meeting - Takes place next on Wed., June 18 at 7:00 pm in the Lounge. Those submitting reports, please have them in to Susan Cole by Fri., June 13 so she has time to send them in advance and Board members have time to read them.

Finance & Stewardship

Welcome Summertime! Over the month of June, the Stewardship Team is inviting us to give a special offering so that even if we are away for some Sundays over the summer holidays, the mission and work of BAUC is supported. Special envelopes will be available or you can give by e-transfer (please use [email protected] and indicate "Welcome Summertime" in the notes field). Thank you for your commitment to the mission and work of BAUC! 

Stewardship Second - "Giving and generosity provide hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit."

Congregational Care & Connections

Summer will soon be here! - Sun., June 22 is our annual summer BBQ. Weather permitting, it will be held at Shear Park on Holgate Street following the service.  We will eat in the auditorium if it rains. Your Congregational Care and Connections Team will be providing hotdogs, hamburgers and veggie options. Please bring your own lawn chair, reusable water bottle or cup, and a shareable side dish (if you want).  Please sign up with Catherine if you can donate a box of popsicles or ice cream sandwiches for dessert; onions, tomatoes, etc. for hamburger toppings, a large container of water or other beverages. Helping hands are needed too. Please let us know if you can help with set up or clean up! Bring on the sunshine! 

Coffee and Conversation: Our next dates are: June 4, 11, and 25 at 10 am, and June 18 at 1 pm. Remember, “coffee and conversation” is a drop-in event held on Wednesdays from 10-12 (or 1-3) in the lounge. If you get there first, you can put on the coffee if able; feel free to bring a shareable snack…or a friend! 
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Men's Lunch - We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., June 17 at 12:00 pm, in the back room as per usual.  Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship!
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Celebrating our Graduates - On Sun., June 22, BAUC will celebrate those that are graduating in June 2025. If you have a child / grandchild that is graduating grade 8, grade 12 or post-secondary in June and you would like them celebrated please send their name and a photo to the office ([email protected]), by Wed., June 18.

Fidget Baskets – Please see at the back of church our fidget basket filled with some toys, sketch pads and markers! This was generously put together by Debra Bridgman and all are welcome to use during service!

Outreach & Social Justice

Rug Sale! - The Refugee Sponsorship Team is hosting a Rug Sale on Fri., June 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sat., June 14 from 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.in the lower auditorium.  A wonderful selection at great prices.  This is in support of the Refugee Sponsorship family!

Busby Centre Sandwiches - As we approach the summer months, the Outreach Team is seeking a few volunteers to take a turn making and delivering lunch sandwiches to the Busby Centre. This will support our team of dedicated sandwich makers who may be taking vacations over the summer. If you think you can help even once or twice this summer, please contact Angela Kerr.

Norm On Top Of The World – Support OH Canada’s Youth Exchange to Miawpekek First Nation, by sponsoring Norm Lusty as he takes on the CN Tower Edgewalk! This event will take place on Mon., June 30. Donations can be made through: E-transfer ([email protected]), Debit/Credit, Cash or Cheque (made out to BAUC, memo: Open Hands Canada). If you have any questions, please speak to Laura San Juan, Kim or Steve Stoll, Sheena Fletcher Hoving or Kenji Masuda.

Church Office

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

Grace United Church - Strawberry Supper - Wed., June 25th - Sit down and Take out options available.  Tickets are $25 each and are very limited.  Click here for more information or call 705-734-0760.​

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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https://www.facebook.com/BurtonAvenueUnitedChurch/

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