OUR ANNOUNCEMENTS


RECENT EVENTS

Important dates for your Calendar: 

  • Sun, Feb 1 – Airdrie Community Links, Dr. Alex Shawn
  • Sun, Feb 8 – Rev. Robert Mutlow, Communion
  • Wed, Feb 11 – Airdrie Community Links: “Envision” Healthy Relationships
  • Sun, Feb 15 – Dr. Alex Shawn, combination Ash Wednesday and
     Sunday Service. Join us for a pancake breakfast after       
     service!
  • Sun, Feb 22 – Rev. Ruth McArthur

 



BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Job Search Update for Congregation: 
Our job posting for a new minister was published on the United Church national website, ChurchHub, on Sept 2nd If you interested please contact us.

Sunday School and Youth Leader Position: M&P has been advertising for our open Sunday School position if you are interested please have them send their resume to Brenda Astle at brendaastle7@gmail.com.



“ENVISION”

Healthy Relationships

 

This fun, creative event is all about embracing your true self and “ENVISION” what healthy relationships look like to you!

Join us for an inspiring evening to create an opportunity for personal growth, healthy relationships, connection, and inspiration, making it a memorable and impactful experience for everyone.

A vision board is a powerful tool that helps you visualize your goals, dreams and set intentions for 2026!

We will have someone from our Counseling team doing a presentation and offering support.

All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring anything that calls to your vision!

Age range: For parents/caregivers and youth ages 7 to 17 years old.
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.
Cost: No cost (donations gratefully accepted)
Location: Balzac United Church, 10076 Highway 566, Balzac
Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RECENT AUDIO

SEASON OF ADVENT

BUC Choir presents “Joy Has Dawned”
listen to the whole Cantata here

BUC Choir selections from “Joy Has Dawned”

Joy Has Dawned


Gloria in Excelsis Deo!


How Great Our Joy


Jesus, Joy of the of the Highest Heaven  – Lloyd Larson


RECENT SERVICES
18Jan

BUC Worship Service – January 18, 2026

Balzac United ChurchJanuary 18, 2026, 10:00amGuest Minister: Rev. Ruth McArtherMusic Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn Our scripture passages today evoke images of finding strength in the act of Being

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11Jan

BUC Worship Service – January 11, 2026

Balzac United ChurchJanuary 11, 2026, 10:00amGuest Minister: Rev. Robert MutlowMusic Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn Prelude You are Mine arr. M. Hayes Welcome and AnnouncementsService linkBulletin linkMessage link Land

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04Jan

BUC Worship Service – January 4, 2026

Balzac United ChurchJanuary 4, 2026, 10:00amGuest Minister: Dr. Alex ShawnMusic Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn Prelude What Child is This BYU Noteworthy Welcome and AnnouncementsService linkBulletin linkMusic and Message

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28Dec

    BUC Worship Service – December 28, 2025

    Balzac United ChurchDecember 28, 2025, 10:00amWorship Leader: Hazel MountfordMusic Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn, Beth Harrison Prelude Beth Harrison Welcome and AnnouncementsService linkBulletin link Land Acknowledgement“As we gather

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    24Dec

    BUC Christmas Eve Service – December 24, 2025

    Balzac United ChurchDecember 24, 2025, 5:00pmGuest Minister: Dr. Alex ShawnMusic Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn Prelude O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. L. DenglerWelcome Ruth UnserService LinkCantata Link Land

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    21Dec

    BUC Worship Service – December 21, 2025

    Balzac United ChurchDecember 21, 2025, 10:00amGuest Minister: Rev. Kelley WarnerMusic Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn Prelude Variations on French Carol arr. L. Daquin Welcome and AnnouncementsService linkBulletin linkMessage LinkChoir

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    Celebrating Kelly Grittner
    view selections from Kelly Grittner's last service




    OUR MINISTER OUR SERMONS
    Listen

    Season of Advent services

    Advent 3
    Service link
    Bulletin link
    Message Link

    Advent 2

    Service link
    Bulletin link
    Message Link

    Choir Link

     

     

     

    Listen to current or previous services. on our Audio page
    Sermons on our Audio page or on the Announcement page
    Music clip or sermons clips on our Instagram or Facebook page

    Our Minister

    We are currently looking for a minister

    Recent Messages

    You can listen to clips of our services

    October 27
    Service

    Reflection

    October 20

    Service

    Reflection

    October 13

    Service

    Reflection

    October 6

    Service

    Reflection

    September 29

    Service

    Reflection

    September 15

    Service

    Reflection

    September 8

    Service

    Reflection

    July 21
    Mission and Service
    Reconciliation Clip
    Reconciliation Story


    June 23
    Clip
    Story

    June 16
    Clip
    Reading / Reflection

    June 9
    Clip
    Reflection

    June 2
    Clip
    Reflection


    May 19
    Clip
    Reflection


    May 12
    Clip
    Reflection

     

    Easter Sunday
    Message

    Good Friday
    Special music


    March 24 Service
    Service
    Message
    Cantata


    February 25 Service

    Service
    Message
    Message Clip
    New Hymn

    February 18

     

    February 4




    Financial Church Support

    If you want to financially support our church, there are four ways:

     

    1. Mail a cheque to Balzac United Church, 10076 TWP Rd 262, Balzac, AB T4B 2T3.
      Mail is picked up on a regular basis.
    2. Using a credit card, you can donate via www.canadahelps.org The national office of our United Church Canada does approve of this online donation method. Balzac will receive your donation less 4% for a processing fee. Your income tax receipt will be issued from Canada Helps.
    3. E – transfer funds directly to the church at our new email address for the treasurer treasurer@balzacunitedchurch.com
    4. Register for PAR (automatic monthly withdrawal from your bank account) by emailing Treasurer Support
    BUC KIDS

    First Third Ministry


    Sunday School and Youth Leader Position: M&P has been advertising for our open Sunday School position if you are interested please have them send their resume to Brenda Astle at brendaastle7@gmail.com.

    BUC FUNDRAISING