New shop opens to support programs, build community
In June 2023, First Congregational Church opened Thrifts and Gifts, a shop featuring donated clothing and some household items, as well as a series of handmade products from people in the congregation and friends and relatives. It is open Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 3 pm.
“I think it’s amazing,” said Rev. Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson, pastor of the church, adding, “It’s not just about raising money, it is about building relationships and community!”
Thrifts and Gifts will be reopened as of Friday and Saturday, Sept 5th and 6th. That weekend we will offer a Buy 1 Get Second Item half off sale for all items throughout the store.
Fall Re-Opening Dates and Highlights
The Thrifts and Gifts Team is getting the shop ready for our fall opening the weekend of September 5th and 6th. That weekend we will offer a Buy 1 Get Second Item half off sale for all items throughout the store. The shop has a new layout and lots of updated things for sale. Come check it out!
The fall re-opening fun continues the following weekend with our Fall Extravaganza during church worship service on September 14th when church members and volunteers will wear clothing items that they’ve purchased at the thrift store and process around the sanctuary during the prelude. We’ll have special shopping hours during our fellowship time as our Team hosts coffee hour, so you can take advantage of all the great things we have. For every purchase you’ll get a free raffle ticket with a drawing to be held for a Thrifts and Gifts gift certificate towards a future purchase. Please contact Kathy Bialy (860.463.2098 , goathany@yahoo.com) if you’d like to help up with this fun event.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that will benefit Loveland UCC? Are you looking for a fellowship opportunity - a chance to spend time with other like-minded individuals? Are you looking to make a difference in our community? If so, Thrifts and Gifts is the place for you!
Our typical weekly volunteer opportunities include:
Thursday morning 10 AM - 1 PM set-up of the store
Friday and Saturday store hours 10AM- 3PM (We have a morning and an afternoon shift on these days.)
Close-down helpers on Saturdays from 2:45 - 3:30
P.S. If you know of anyone that might be interested in volunteering, even if they aren’t a member of the church, please forward this to them. We have several members of the community that are on our team. You do not need to be a member of the Loveland UCC to be a part of the Thrifts and Gifts Team.
AND, please reach out to any of the following to find out more about this opportunity
and to talk about all the benefits of being part of this amazing team:
Kathy Bialy
goathany@yahoo.com
Dawn Briggs
dlbriggs53@yahoo.com
Linda Carpenter
lin_carpenter@yahoo.com
Mary Stewart
maryeddystewart@gmavt.net
Eileen Walker
ewalkermanning@gmail.com
Donations
We are now accepting donations of gently used and clean donations for us to sell in the shop - which could include linens, kitchenware, table dressings, everyday decorations, jewelry, men’s and women’s clothing, outwear and footwear.
Please donate items that you would re-gift to a family member or that you would buy for yourself at a thrift store.
You may bring your donations to the church Fellowship Hall on Thursday mornings between 10 AM and 1 PM OR during our open shopping hours (Fridays and Saturdays 10AM – 3PM starting September 5th and 6th).
Regular Updates
You will find our weekly updates in the mid-week emails and Sunday bulletins as well as on our website page: Thrifts and Gifts - First Congregational Church | Congregational Church in Loveland, CO
