It takes a lot of effort to keep the wheels turning.
The First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa is funded by its members and it costs about $2,000 per member to keep running our programs and maintaining our building. We have several different annual campaigns and events to raise funds for the congregation, plus other fundraising events for specific causes.
Pledge Campaign
We hold an annual pledge campaign in the fall - starting in late September and running through late November - that educates our church community about our budget and what is needed to fund us for the year.
This is, by far, our biggest "fundraiser" of the year. About 70% of FirstU's annual budget is supported directly by pledge donations from members and friends.
We hold an annual pledge campaign in the fall - starting in late September and running through late November - that educates our church community about our budget and what is needed to fund us for the year.
This is, by far, our biggest "fundraiser" of the year. About 70% of FirstU's annual budget is supported directly by pledge donations from members and friends.
something old, something new
This campaign has now raised $56,000, enough to do a major upgrade of our wi-fi and web-casting ability, and to make a start on some of the other major upgrades needed in the building. This campaign is now over. Thank you to all who donated!
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Fall Fair at FirstU
The “Fall Fair at FirstU” has been described as "the biggest church bazaar in Ottawa", and it's the event of the year at FirstU! It's a study in Unitarian Universalist principles in action: Volunteers having fun getting to know each other, caring for each other, overcoming problems (more or less gracefully), and working together to a common cause – to raise money for the church. |
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This year, Fall Fair will be held on Saturday, November 18.
We can't wait for you to experience our big event!
Volunteer, donate, or just stop by our place on November 18th to find some treasures to take home! Lots of great items - from jewelry and gifts to clothing and take-out food - will be available, and we know you'll find something you'll love.
We can't wait for you to experience our big event!
Volunteer, donate, or just stop by our place on November 18th to find some treasures to take home! Lots of great items - from jewelry and gifts to clothing and take-out food - will be available, and we know you'll find something you'll love.
