FIRST UNITARIAN CONGREGATION OF OTTAWA
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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.
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The 40th Annual Fall Fair
The Fall Fair of 2020 was scheduled to take place on November 14, however as a result of the pandemic we will not have this fundraiser this year.  Please stay tuned to see if we come up with an alternative fundraiser that hopefully can be almost as fun!

The “Fall Fair at First” Unitarian Ottawa has been described as the biggest church bazaar in Ottawa.  Every fall, a week of preparation transforms the 16,000 square foot church into a market selling almost anything donated, from diamond rings at the Silent Auction, designer labels in the Boutique, to pad thai or momos in the International Café.  You name it, we probably sell it.  And everything possible, including items not sold, is re-used, re-purposed or recycled & even waste meets environmentally responsible guidelines.

Think about volunteering and set aside good quality donations to contribute too!
Check out our Fall Fair Page.


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.
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​30 Cleary Ave   K2A 4A1   
613-725-1066
  
uuoffice@firstunitarianottawa.ca

full contact information, maps and directions

"We acknowledge that our campus is located on traditional, unsurrendered and unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory;
and that the work of reconciliation is a responsibility of our congregation, and of all Canadians.  "Our goal is to educate ourselves and all
who have ears to hear, to be of service to those who are at risk, and to advocate for justice.  

  • What's Happening
  • About Us
    • About Unitarian Universalism
    • Our Campus >
      • Campus Planning 2
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff Directory
    • Member Information >
      • Steps to Membership
      • Members' Page
      • Governing Documents
      • Death Notices and Memorial Details for Members
    • Annual Giving
  • Worship
    • Past Sermons
    • Our Ministry Team >
      • Pastoral and Spiritual Care
    • Religious Exploration for Children and Youth: Step into a Sunday Morning
    • Unitarian Prayers and Blessings
    • FAQ's about a Sunday Service
  • Get Involved
    • Lifespan Learning
    • Music
    • Embracing Diversity
    • Social Responsibility
    • Volunteer/Leader Resources
    • Fundraising
  • News/Publications
    • Publications
    • Guest Lectures and Sermons
    • Archives
  • Minister Search
  • Ceremonies and Rentals
    • Weddings, Memorials, Child Dedications and other Rites of Passage
    • Facility Rentals
  • Contact Us