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, May 5 - Welcoming New Members Special Music: Maddy Kenyon Rainbow Club Sunday, May 12 - Christian Family Sunday Special Music: Joybells Handbell Choir Rainbow Club Sunday, May 19 - Pentecost Sunday Pulpit Supply: Pat Edmonds Music Supply: Amanda McLeod Rainbow Club Powerpoint Team - This team is looking for more teammates!! 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 Jody Lee at jazzmusic@hotmail.ca. Taizé Service - We are looking forward to hosting a Taizé worship service in partnership with the Barrie Taizé Community on Fri., May 31, at 7:30 pm in our Sanctuary. To help with this service, we are looking for volunteers to take on the following activities:
StewardshipStewardship Second - "Jesus commands us to love one another. What better way to do that than to share what we have?"
Pasta Dinner - Homemade Lasagna Dinner - Sat., May 11. Takeout pick up time is 4:30-5:00 pm. Sit down meal is at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious homemade lasagna meal while helping to raise funds for our congregation’s September weekend at Sparrow Lake Camp. For just $25, you can dine in or take out a generous portion of meat or vegetable lasagna, spring salad, a fresh Fox’s Bakery bun and “carrot cake supreme” for dessert. Mmmmmm!! Tickets can be purchased after church on Sunday or through the church office. *Not purchasing a meal? We could use your help with set up, serving and/or clean up. Please contact Ken Down (cathken@rogers.com). Life Long LearningSparrow Lake Camp - SAVE THE DATE! We will be enjoying fellowship and fun together at Sparrow Lake Camp this year from Sept 20-22. Mark your calendars and plan to join us - you can come for the whole time or a short time... All are welcome!!
Outreach & Social JusticePilgrimage for Peace in Israel-Palestine - A global movement is walking in prayerful solidarity with the people of Gaza. Hosted by Simcoe County Kairos and Christians for a Just Peace.
WHAT: A 45-minute prayer pilgrimage along Willow Creek WHO: Churches and People of faith who yearn for peace WHEN: Sunday May 5th, 12:00pm – 3:00pm Andrea will sign Burton Ave United up for a group time at 2:00 pm. But if you can’t make that time, please see the attachment (click here) for more information and the link to sign yourself up for another time. If you want to attend as a group please email Andrea andrea@bauc.ca or add your name to the sign up sheet in the foyer. WHERE: Hwy 26, Midhurst (we are given the exact location after registration) WHY: to pray for a ceasefire in Gaza & just peace in all of Israel-Palestine Mental Health Week - May 6 to 12 marks the 73rd annual edition of CMHA’s Mental Health Week. This year’s campaign will explore the theme of “Healing through Compassion." Compassion is the practice of meeting suffering – whether our own or the suffering of others – with kindness. We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference for our mental health. Download a toolkit to learn more about how you can incorporate compassion into your life. Compassion is contagious! Spread the word using the hashtags #CompassionConnects and #MentalHealthWeek. Download our toolkit United Church of CanadaSun., June 9 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Metropolitan United Church - 56 Queen St East Toronto Celebrating 100 Years of Deep, Bold, Daring Join us for a worship service to kick-off a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of The United Church of Canada. The 100th Anniversary kick-off service will be held at Metropolitan United Church in Toronto. It will also be livestreamed. General Secretary, the Rev. Michael Blair will be the preacher for the service. Asian Heritage Month - In the month of May, the United Church of Canada celebrates the long, rich, and continuing contribution of Asian heritage which has been a significant part of United Church life since Church Union in 1925 and even longer. To mark this celebration, we invite you to join an online discussion with Filipino ministers in The United Church of Canada. "Stories and Narratives: God-Talks from Diasporic Filipino Ministers in The United Church of Canada" will explore the experiences of Filipino ministers. These stories and narratives shed light on being immigrants and in diaspora contributing to diversity and inclusion in The United Church of Canada. Find out more and register for this webinar on CHURCHx. Church OfficeOffice Hours - Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Email - katie@bauc.ca or burtonaveunitedchurch@bauc.ca Phone - 705-726-0401 E-transfer Address: treasurerbauc@outlook.com Community EventsKing Edward Choir - Presents "The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace" on Sat., May 4 at 3:00 pm - Collier Street United Church. This concert will also feature a chamber orchestra and youth choir. Tickets are $25 for adults / $15 for students and are available at www.kingedwardchoir.ca or by speaking with Colin MacDonald, Katie Pergau or Sam Pergau, Jalise or Erdman Henderson, or Peter Sullivan.
Stephen Fearing in Concert - The Barrie Folk Society will host Juno-Award winning folk artist, Stephen Fearing in concert on Sun., May 5 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary at BAUC. Tickets are $30 ($35 at the door) and more information is available at barriefolk.com. We are still looking for a couple of volunteers to help at this event as well. 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. |