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 $1,000 per member to keep running our programs and maintaining our building. We have several different kinds of campaigns and events to raise funds for the congregation.
The 40th Annual Fall Fair
We're happy to announce that the Fall Fair at First is back for 2021, and is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th!
Mark your calendars and come celebrate Fall Fair's big anniversary with us!
The “Fall Fair at First” Unitarian Ottawa has been described as the biggest church bazaar in Ottawa. Every fall, a week of preparation transforms our 16,000 square foot church into a market selling almost anything donated, from diamond rings at the Silent Auction and designer labels in the Boutique, to sushi and salads at our Bistro. You name it, we probably sell it. Everything possible, including items not sold, is re-used, re-purposed or recycled & even waste meets environmentally responsible guidelines.
Check out our Fall Fair Page for what to expect at the Fair, how to volunteer, and what kinds of donations we'd love to receive!
We're happy to announce that the Fall Fair at First is back for 2021, and is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th!
Mark your calendars and come celebrate Fall Fair's big anniversary with us!
The “Fall Fair at First” Unitarian Ottawa has been described as the biggest church bazaar in Ottawa. Every fall, a week of preparation transforms our 16,000 square foot church into a market selling almost anything donated, from diamond rings at the Silent Auction and designer labels in the Boutique, to sushi and salads at our Bistro. You name it, we probably sell it. Everything possible, including items not sold, is re-used, re-purposed or recycled & even waste meets environmentally responsible guidelines.
Check out our Fall Fair Page for what to expect at the Fair, how to volunteer, and what kinds of donations we'd love to receive!
Pledge Campaign
We hold an annual pledge campaign in the early winter that educates members about our budget and what is needed to fund us for the year. Learn more about our annual pledge campaign.
We hold an annual pledge campaign in the early winter that educates members about our budget and what is needed to fund us for the year. Learn more about our annual pledge campaign.
Time and Talent Auction
Every spring, we at FirstU, participate in a silent auction where we share our time, our talents and our treasures with each other and our community. We also go out into the larger community asking businesses and organizations to support this spring auction, the third largest annual fundraising event for First Unitarian.
Every spring, we at FirstU, participate in a silent auction where we share our time, our talents and our treasures with each other and our community. We also go out into the larger community asking businesses and organizations to support this spring auction, the third largest annual fundraising event for First Unitarian.
