Our Vision

Based on our faith in God and the role of Jesus Christ in our lives, our Vision for Barrhaven United Church is that we will be known within the community, and people of all ages and stages will feel welcome in our congregational family. Our church will be one that sustain its growth from generation to generation, representing the natural diversity of the population.

We envision BUC as having strong outreach into the local as well as global community while at the same time caring for each other. We will nurture staff and volunteers to make best use of their individual strengths and talents and maximize our collective potential. To help enrich the greater Barrhaven area, we will foster partnerships with other community leaders and strive to play a consultative role when dealing with spirituality and issues of community health and well-being.

In future years our church building will be filled to capacity during worship services and its potential capitalized through programs designed to increase the quality of life of community members. We will preserve our building to keep it clean, safe, and in good repair for use by all. We foresee a growing need to use technology and satellite facilities to increase visibility, bring the Church closer to the community, and adapt to the changing needs of society.

BUC will lead the community in worship, education, outreach, and pastoral care. Individuals and families will seek out our Church to gather and participate in joyful celebration.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

[John 8:12]

Vision Statement

February 2022

Centered in justice, generosity, open-ness and God’s unfailing love, Barrhaven United Church provides a welcoming and safe place of inspiring worship and affirmation where all people can feel that they belong and are fully included and respected in all aspects of its life, work and ministry.

Together, working with God, and based in love in action, we aim to be a connecting point – building and nurturing relationships, hope and healing within our own congregation, within the local and regional community, and with the Earth, to help make God’s world a better place.

At Barrhaven United, safety and affirmation for ‘all people’ includes individuals, families, children and youth of all ages, abilities and able-ness, experiences, circumstances, family types, sexual orientation, gender identities and racialized and diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds.