Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

Fundraising Activities

The Annual Pledge Drive (Canvas)

The church is supported primarily by donations from members and friends.  Each year, we are asked to pledge our support according to our means.  The Pledge Drive results are then used to determine the budget for the coming year.

The Auction

Each year in November, the church auctions goods and services at a wonderful party.  Members donate everything from homemade jam to a condo in Mexico, and they are bid in silent auction, or for the best items, a live (and lively) auction.  One favorite item that gets competative bidding is a convenient parking slot for a year.

The Bookstore

UUCPA’s book store is open before and after our Sunday services.  It is located in the lobby of the Main Hall and is staffed by church volunteers.  All proceeds are donated to UUCPA.

In a church that has no “doctrine,” each individual is responsible for developing his/her own religious perspective.  Thus, our main thrust is to provide material that will inform and inspire those who are on a spiritual path, and those who are looking for one.

UUsed Books Sale

Two or three times a year, the Bookstore staff collects and sells donated books.  You can leave books in the closet in the Main Hall Lobby.  Unsold books are donated to Friends of the Palo Alto Library, but there usually are few of those.

The Church Yard Sale

Each year in October, the church hosts a Yard Sale.  This allows members to recycle usable goods to our neighbors as well as our members.

Treasures

Each year in January or February, the church hosts a sale of gift-quality items to support our Social Justice work in the community.

Plant Sales

Two or three times a year the Green Sanctuary Committee sponsors a plant sale.  The money raised is used to foster a greener church.  Past plant sales have supported buying Fair Trade coffee and green cleaning supplies.