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., Oct. 13 - Thanksgiving Sunday Senior Choir Rainbow Club Sun., Oct. 20 - Stewardship Sunday Senior Choir Rainbow Club Church BoardBoard Meeting - Just a reminder that the next Board meeting is set for Wed., Oct. 16 at 7 pm in the Lounge. If you have any reports to share with others, please forward them to Susan Cole by Friday.
StewardshipFall Harvest Dinner - Fri., Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm. Come join us for a delicious fall harvest dinner! We will be serving roasted turkey, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and of course, gravy! Dessert will be home baked apple crisp. Tickets are $30 each for adults and $18 for children 12 and under. While this is an in-person event, take-out dinners will be available at 5:30 PM if ordered in advance. Reserve your tickets after the service on Sundays or by contacting the office (705-726-0401 or [email protected])
Stewardship Second - Jesus came that we may have life and have it in abundance. We honour him when we share our abundance with others. 
Lifelong LearningYouth Inc - We are Back! - Inviting all youth grades 6 and up to a fun, exciting evening of snacks, song, worship and games on Sun., Oct. 20, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the downstairs Auditorium. Invite a friend - ALL are welcome! Please bring your favourite experience (a memory, a picture, a rock, etc.) of the summer and a colour you would associate with this experience. We will be chasing colours together 🙂
Book Club - Our next meeting is on Tues., Oct 29 at 7:00 pm in the church lounge. We will be discussing The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe. Our November selection is The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf by Alexander McCall Smith. All are welcome to join us. Congregational Care & ConnectionsCraft Saturdays - Were you inspired by the Sunday morning artist Sermon series this past summer? Are you feeling creative and looking to try a new hobby? If the answer is yes, come on out to one of our Saturday afternoon craft sessions here at the church. Catherine Fletcher will be helping you to create your own throw-sized quilt from beginning to end. This is an opportunity for absolute beginning sewers (age 16 and up). We will even provide the fabric! (Lots of choice of colours and designs will be available). We will be meeting on Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, & Nov. 9 from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Rainbow Club and lounge. Please register ahead of time with Catherine Fletcher. Those with more experience or willing to bring their sewing machines are invited to help out. Let Catherine know if you are willing to do so.
Men's Lunch Group - We will be having lunch together at Wickies Pub (274 Burton Ave.) on Tues., Oct. 15 at 12:00 pm, in the back room as per usual. Please join us for fun, food, and fellowship! Outreach & Social JusticeIn her Thanksgiving message, United Church of Canada Moderator Carmen Lansdowne reminds us that we have good reason to give thanks—and to share the gifts in our lives with those who are in need. At this time of year, the Barrie Food Bank and the BAUC Little Free Pantry are seeing a lot of use. Please remember to share what you can by supporting these efforts to ensure everyone has access to food this Thanksgiving. Click here to watch the video.
Eye Project - MMI Video - as promised, please click here to watch a short video recapping the Kenyon family's experience with the Peru Eye Project this past summer. How many times can you spot one of them? Anti-Racism Outreach - Are you ready for the 40 days of Engagement on Anti-Racism to begin? Join us on Tues., Oct. 15 at 7:00 pm for the first event as the United Nations' work to protect the rights of people of African descent is explored. Discover key United Nation initiatives, learn how to get involved, and understand the vital importance of this issue for our communities. The featured speaker, Michael McEachrane, is a renowned activist and expert on human rights, and has been instrumental in advancing the rights of people of African descent at the United Nations. Register for this event, and learn more about all of the live events during this time! Church OfficeEmail - [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone - 705-726-0401 E-transfer Address: [email protected] Community Event
"Travel the World" - A Fundraising Concert - Join Sam Pergau and her friends on Sun., Nov. 3 at 2:00 pm as they present a fundraising concert of songs from around the world. This fundraiser is in support of Sam's participation in the Global Perspectives program at Innisdale Secondary School and as part of this experience, she will have the opportunity to travel to both Cuba and Germany.
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of music, fun, sweets and treats...and a 50/50 draw! Entry is by donation ($20 suggested donation). We hope to see you there! 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. |
