Outreach – The Awesome Sale

Leaside United Church holds the Awesome Sale Event semi-annually in May and October. 

This is one of the biggest community events we have.  George Hurst and Bob Lister lead a team of over 80 people.  These events make huge contributions to LUC’s operating budget each year and support a significant portion of the Outreach program (75% of the net proceeds from 17 departments go to local operations and 25% to outreach projects).

Just as importantly, these events allow us to reach out to our local and regional communities to provide a valuable service of recycling and reusing previously owned goods of all kinds.  The event also provides for significant fellowship to the volunteers and the customers that come to visit.  There is always a wonderful snack bar full of homemade goodies, with coffee and tea. Many volunteers are required to make this happen each year.  

We would ask that donations be brought to the church early, cut off for donations is the week before the sale. 

Enjoy these pictures from a recent sale taken by our volunteer photographer Murray Fenner:


March 16, 2020 – Spring Awesome Sale Cancelled!

The May 8th and 9th Awesome Sale is cancelled. Our next Sale shall be on Oct. 16th and 17th. Please do not drop off any donated items until Sept. 1st. We appreciate your support and understanding!


March 2, 2020 – Important Update!

AWESOME SALE
We are pleased to confirm there will be an Awesome Sale on Fri, May 8th from 3-7 pm and Sat, May 9th from 9 to noon. Due to the major church renovations, there will be a relocation of some departments and a dissolution of three for this sale. It is important to note that the earliest date for dropping off donated items is WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st.
Alternative internal and external storage will be required for the successful receiving, sorting and storage of items. Donations will be received through the South door and moved quickly to a temporary storage area for later sorting.
Non-LUC attendees will be informed of the revised May Sale details via our church website, bulletin, external door signage and other local information sharing. Please note these important changes and spread the word to your families, neighbours and friends.
We believe that with the dedicated Awesome Sale team and our Sale’s wonderful legacy, we will continue to make the May Sale – a “Miracle on Millwood.”
George Hurst and Bob Lister


Dec. 4, 2019- An Important Update from the Outreach Team:

THE AWESOME SALE

The next Awesome Sale shall be held on May 8th and 9th, 2020. Due to the church renovations, donations for this Sale shall NOT be accepted before April 1, 2020.

On or after that date, donated items shall be received through the SOUTH DOOR ONLY.  They shall be placed in a new storage area at the north east end of the Auditorium. Weather-proof signs shall soon be posted on the 4 main doors of the church. As well, the public shall be informed via our other church media.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and support.

George Hurst and Bob Lister

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about making donations please contact by email or phone: George 416 421 6491 or Bob 416 757 1491.


Treasures from the October 2018 Fall Sale … Photo Credit: Mary Dwan-King/Mrs. Park’s School