Thrifts and Gifts

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 is closed for the months of July and August. The volunteers are working hard to get everything up and ready for our reopening on September 6th and 7th. That weekend we will offer a Buy 1 Get Second Item half off sale for all items throughout the store.


 
 
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 9 - noon 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 
 
We are meeting on Thursday mornings during the month of August.  To participate, please use the sign-up links below for our Thursday August meeting days as we prepare for the September opening. 
Thrifts and Gifts August 21 signup sheet 
Thrifts and Gifts August 28 signup sheet 
 
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 9 and noon 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

 

 

 

Would you like to be part of an incredible team of volunteers? Use the links below to sign up for a time slot.

 

Thursday, August 21st, work day schedule
Thursday, August 28th, work day schedule

Thursday, Sept 4th, work day schedule

 

See you in September!

 

Thrifts

Gifts