Welcome to Beaconsfield United Church

*français?* *français?* *français?* *français?* *français?*	*What goes on under our roof...* The Sunday School: Our Christian Education program is a high priority at BUC. A curriculum is used and volunteer teachers receive training guides. Each Sunday School year is divided into units; each unit lasts roughly six or seven weeks. Children join the adults for the first part of the worship service (10:00-10:15 am), and then they join the Sunday School classes during the remainder of the service (10:15-11:05 am). To learn about the Sunday School curriculum please link onto Seasons of the Spirit. Confirmation: Classes are held once a week over a period of time for those young people in grades nine and up, and who are contemplating confirmation. These classes usually last from eight to ten weeks, and are scheduled in the spring , as required. Youth Group:This is an informal social group for younger BUCers between 13-18 years of age (High School age). The group gets together on Fridays between 7-9:00pm and on Sunday mornings for fellowship and social outings . You and your ideas are most welcome. For more information please get in touch with Jennifer Owers at jennowers@hotmail.com Moms & Tots: This is a group of mothers with small children at home (ages 4 and under) who like to meet some other moms while giving their young children an opportunity to play with youngsters their age. Everyone is welcome whether a member of BUC or not, and, there is no registration fee. Group meets every Tuesday from 10:00am-12:00 noon For further details please call Kate Labelle (514) 783-1555 or Dawn Briand (514) 887-4432. Music at BUC Our new Music Director Paul Suchan will be joining us in September 2010. Please check this page from time to time to see what exciting changes have been made to our music programme. BUC Choir: For those who like to sing! No need to have an operatic voice, just the love of singing from the heart. Beaconsfield United is know for its tradition of good music. New members are always welcome. Join us Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Men's Choir: For the busy executives and others who don't want to practise every week, the Men's Choir is just for you. No more than six practices a year, and the occasional appearance in the worship service. Come and join us, guys... it's a lot of fun. Women's Choir: Singing from time to time during worship, the Women's Choir is a great opportunity for women to get together in fellowship and sing. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome. Youth Choir: Our choir is open to all young children and time demands are very minimal. A great opportunity for the small fry to sing in the occasional worship service.. The Chancel Band: Our congregation has many gifted musicians who, from time to time, share their talents during worship. If you play a musical instrument we invite you to join this group You do not have to be a professional! For further information, please contact our Church Office: 514-695-0600 UCW (United Church Women): The purpose of this group is to unite the women of the Congregation to pursue the mission of the church. Involved in many projects, there are many opportunities to volunteer and get to know people! Meets once a month. Naomi's Daughters: For all women of the congregation. this gathering is designed to explore our spiritual lives and share the stories of our faith, wisdom and generations. We use worship, Bible study and personal experience to engage our hearts and minds in discovering new ways that women can work, worship and be together as women of the church, as Naomi’s Daughters. Meets once a month on Wednesdays. Adult Education: From time to time groups meet to hold sessions on a variety of concerns or issues. This is an opportunity to examine our faith and to look at the scriptures to discern the truth together. The Looney Club: A once a week breakfast club which meets for friendship, laughter and play. A breakfast is served for threeo 'loonies' ($3) and afterwards some of the folks retire afterwards for a game of euchre or even line dancing. Every Thursday at 9:00 am. Pastoral Care Team: A group of dedicated members from BUC who provide care and support to those experiencing a crisis, loss, illness or loneliness. Volunteers act as drivers, visitors, food preparers and callers. Seniors for Seniors:This program which has been designed as a stimulating, fun and interesting way to encourage seniors to become involved with other seniors who are experiencing life challenges such as diminished physical, social or mental capacity. Activities include socialization, creative arts, hobbies and a hot lunch. This outreach programme operates as needed. Social Justice : A focus of BUC's Outreach programme involving local, national and international concerns. Presentations are given by eminent outside speakers and gatherings are open to the general public. The Gallery: Our narthex has been turned into an exhibition gallery. It provides an opportunity to display church and community artists' work as well as themes about our experiences... a medium for dialogue between church and community. Phone Prayer Chain: Praying for others is what 'Intercessory Prayer' is all about. Practiced since earliest times, theologians suggest that the greatest prayer movement of this type is now taking place. If you are interested in praying for others in your home or church please get in touch. There are no meetings involved. For information about any or all church activities please telephone the church office at 514-695-0600. For additional activities at BUC please see our section on "Reaching Out to the Community" Website produced by Murray McAuslane 514-695-9157. Your comments and suggestions would be welcome. Many thanks to our Translator/Revisor Marie-Claude Marchessault Campbell .

BUC Choir: For those who like to sing! No need to have an operatic voice,
just the love of singing from the heart.
Beaconsfield United is know for its tradition of good music.
New members are always welcome. Join us Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm.

Men's Choir: For the busy executives and others who don't want to practise
every week, the Men's Choir is just for you.
No more than six practices a year,
and the occasional appearance in the worship service.
Come and join us, guys... it's a lot of fun.

Women's Choir: Singing from time to time during worship, the Women's Choir
is a great opportunity for women to get
together in fellowship and sing.
No experience necessary; everyone is welcome.

Youth Choir: Our choir is open to all young children and time
demands are very minimal.
A great opportunity for the small fry to sing
in the occasional worship service..

The Chancel Band: Our congregation has many gifted musicians who,
from time to time, share their talents during worship.
If you play a musical instrument we invite you to join this group
You do not have to be a professional!

For further information, please contact our Church Office: 514-695-0600

UCW (United Church Women): The purpose of this group is to unite the women
of the Congregation to pursue the mission of the church. Involved in many projects,
there are many opportunities to volunteer and get to know people!
Meets once a month.

Naomi's Daughters: For all women of the congregation. this gathering
is designed to explore our spiritual lives and share the stories
of our faith, wisdom and generations.
We use worship, Bible study and personal experience to engage our hearts and minds
in discovering new ways that women can work, worship and be together
as women of the church, as Naomi’s Daughters.
Meets once a month on Wednesdays.

Adult Education: From time to time groups meet to hold sessions
on a variety of concerns or issues.
This is an opportunity to examine our faith and to look at the scriptures
to discern the truth together.

The Looney Club: A once a week breakfast club which meets for
friendship, laughter and play.
A breakfast is served for threeo 'loonies' ($3) and afterwards
some of the folks retire afterwards for
a game of euchre or even line dancing.
Every Thursday at 9:00 am.

Pastoral Care Team: A group of dedicated members from BUC who provide care
and support to those experiencing a crisis, loss, illness or loneliness.
Volunteers act as drivers, visitors, food preparers and callers.

Seniors for Seniors:This program which has been designed as a stimulating,
fun and interesting way to encourage seniors to become involved with other seniors
who are experiencing life challenges such as diminished physical,
social or mental capacity. Activities include socialization,
creative arts, hobbies and a hot lunch.
This outreach programme operates as needed.

Social Justice : A focus of BUC's Outreach programme
involving local, national and international concerns.
Presentations are given by eminent outside speakers and
gatherings are open to the general public.

The Gallery: Our narthex has been turned into an exhibition gallery.
It provides an opportunity to display church and community artists' work
as well as themes about our experiences... a medium for dialogue
between church and community.

Phone Prayer Chain: Praying for others is
what 'Intercessory Prayer' is all about.
Practiced since earliest times, theologians suggest that the greatest
prayer movement of this type is now taking place.
If you are interested in praying for others in your home or church
please get in touch. There are no meetings involved.

For information about any or all church activities
please telephone the church office at 514-695-0600.

For additional activities at BUC please see our section on
"Reaching Out to the Community"