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Here at BUC we have a gospel band. The Olde Tyme Gospel Band was formed 8 years ago. There are now nine members who practice every Tuesday night. On the last Sunday of every month they provide the music for the early service and on top of that they have a very special ministry. Once a month they play at The Pines Seniors Residence, they take their music out to many of our local and rural churches and every September the whole community gets to hear them playing at the Bracebridge Fall Fair.



Last night they treated us to a whole evening of fabulous gospel music. The sanctuary was full and not one person there could resist tapping their toes and humming along to their marvelous music. It was two hours that was entertaining, inspirational and touching.



In the course of their 8 years together they have raised over $16,000. That is remarkable. They give much of the money raised to the church; they keep some to upgrade their equipment seems fair!



The money raised is a great benefit but the more important gift is their generosity of spirit and the entertaining way they communicate the gospel. They are true evangelists giving people assurance and hope through their music. Their outreach into our congregation and into our community is a blessing through and through. Thank you to our Olde Tyme Gospel Band!


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Here at BUC we have a gospel band. The Olde Tyme Gospel Band was formed 8 years ago. There are now nine members who practice every Tuesday night. On the last Sunday of every month they provide the music for the early service and on top of that they have a very special ministry. Once a month they play at The Pines Seniors Residence, they take their music out to many of our local and rural churches and every September the whole community gets to hear them playing at the Bracebridge Fall Fair.



Last night they treated us to a whole evening of fabulous gospel music. The sanctuary was full and not one person there could resist tapping their toes and humming along to their marvelous music. It was two hours that was entertaining, inspirational and touching.



In the course of their 8 years together they have raised over $16,000. That is remarkable. They give much of the money raised to the church; they keep some to upgrade their equipment seems fair!



The money raised is a great benefit but the more important gift is their generosity of spirit and the entertaining way they communicate the gospel. They are true evangelists giving people assurance and hope through their music. Their outreach into our congregation and into our community is a blessing through and through. Thank you to our Olde Tyme Gospel Band!


]]> <![CDATA[Welcoming Arms]]> Welcoming Arms was formed. This ministry was under discussion for some years by the pastors of a number of churches in Aurora, searching for a way to work together to optimize the financial and human resources used to help the needy families in Aurora. A pilot was launched between:

Our Lady of Grace
Aurora United
Trinity Anglican
St. Andrew's Presbyterian

whose congregations donated monthly funds and provided willing volunteers. The purpose was threefold:

Provide needy families in Aurora with food vouchers, bus tickets, cleaning supplies and toilettries
Provide information on resources available in York Region
Provide a listening ear in an environment that encourages and does not judge

The mission statement was, an still is: "In loving partnership, we seek to be the hands and feet of Christ by promoting human, physical,and spiritual well being in our community."

In 2009 the Aurora Cornerstone joined the other churches with more talented, compasionate and willing volunteers. The work goes on and the need is great. In 2009 we had 1169 visits representing families with a total of 3200 adults and children.

This ministry is a solid example fo churches of different denominations working together in harmony towards Christ's commandment to us to help those in need.]]> 759407370 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 863640597 759407370 0 2010-04-09 Welcoming Arms was formed. This ministry was under discussion for some years by the pastors of a number of churches in Aurora, searching for a way to work together to optimize the financial and human resources used to help the needy families in Aurora. A pilot was launched between:

Our Lady of Grace
Aurora United
Trinity Anglican
St. Andrew's Presbyterian

whose congregations donated monthly funds and provided willing volunteers. The purpose was threefold:

Provide needy families in Aurora with food vouchers, bus tickets, cleaning supplies and toilettries
Provide information on resources available in York Region
Provide a listening ear in an environment that encourages and does not judge

The mission statement was, an still is: "In loving partnership, we seek to be the hands and feet of Christ by promoting human, physical,and spiritual well being in our community."

In 2009 the Aurora Cornerstone joined the other churches with more talented, compasionate and willing volunteers. The work goes on and the need is great. In 2009 we had 1169 visits representing families with a total of 3200 adults and children.

This ministry is a solid example fo churches of different denominations working together in harmony towards Christ's commandment to us to help those in need.]]> <![CDATA[Martha's Table]]> All are welcome, come join us. ]]> 463816544 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 863640597 463816544 0 2010-04-09 All are welcome, come join us. ]]>