Why Choose Us
Our Mission Statement
Connecting Lives,
Inspiring Journeys
We Welcome Everyone
As an affirming church…we welcome everyone regardless of age, health, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, family diversity, ability, economic circumstances, religion, spiritual and ethnic background, into the life and work at Northwest Barrie United Church.
OUR INSPIRATION
Our Goals
- We believe that a life of faith should be an adventure of discovery, curiosity, inspiration and personal growth.
- We are a dynamic, forward-thinking and affirming church that welcomes everyone just as they are!!
- We provide learning opportunities, social events, and our children and youth programs are thriving and exciting.
- And we are committed to outreach and justice, doing what we can to help make Barrie, Canada and our world, a little bit brighter.
NWBUC follows the 8 principles of the
Progressive Christianity movement
- Believe that following the path of the Jesus can lead to healing and wholeness, a mystical connection to God, as well as an awareness and experience of the oneness and unity of all life.
- Affirm that the teachings of Jesus provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness and Unity of life, and that we can draw from diverse sources of wisdom in our spiritual journey.
- Seek and create community that is inclusive of ALL people, including but not limited to:
- Conventional Christians and questioning skeptics,
- Believers and agnostics,
- Women and men.
- Those of all races, cultures, and nationalities.
- Those of all sexual orientations and all gender identities.
- Those of all class and abilities.
- Know that the way we behave towards one another and the Earth is the fullest expression of what we believe, therefore we vow to walk as Jesus might have walked in the world with radical compassion, inclusion, and bravery to confront and positively change the injustices we experience as well as those we see others experiencing.
- Find grace in the search for understanding and believe there is more value in questioning with an open mind and open heart, than in absolutes or dogma.
- Work towards peace and justice among all people and all life on Earth.
- Protect and restore the integrity of our Earth and all of creation.
- Commit to a path of life-long learning, compassion, and selfless love on this journey toward a
personally authentic and meaningful faith.
Connecting Lives, Inspiring Journeys.
Outreach & Campaigns
Wishing Well for Barrie Families Unite
Let us help them continue to give support to Barrie Citizens in need.
Items needed Kleenex, Garbage Bags, Paper Towels, Recycle Bags, Toilet Paper, Juice Boxes, Gift Cards (various vendors).
Sandwiches for Busby Centre
We often provide Sandwiches for the Busby Centre Van. Always looking for volunteers to help provide sandwiches.
February 4th Sandwiches for Busby
February 11th Milk Bag Matts for Busby
Coldest Night of the Year Walk
This is a fundraiser for multiple causes. In Barrie the funds go to Youth Haven.
- Percent of Goal 10%
Achieved $10,575
Barrie wide Target $100,000
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