The Church of St. Bartholomew’s Annual Bazaar and Tea Room is one of the most popular events in the fall calendar. Not only is it a great place to meet friends, enjoy tea together and see your neighbours, it also presents great tables of bargains including antiques, gifts, jewellery, books, preserves, attic treasures, toys & games, crafts & knitting, Christmas decorations and a superb bake table. You can enjoy great shopping knowing that you are helping many important community causes and global relief initiatives.

In 2025, proceeds from our bazaar contributed to more than $25,000 of outreach funding St. Bartholomew’s issued to: St. Margaret’s Anglican Church, Vanier (to support their ministries); The Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (programs to assist newcomers and those living in poverty in the Rideau-Rockcliffe ward); Inuuqatigiit Centre for Children, Youth and Families in Ottawa; Alongside Hope  for their international development work and aid; St. George’s College, Jerusalem (to help rebuild their programing and pilgrimage offering in the Holy Land). Other recipients in the past have included Cornerstone Housing for Women and Belong Ottawa.

The St. Bart’s Bazaar has always been a success, and it is mainly due to those who generously support us. We are only as good as the donations we receive! Should you be downsizing or wanting to dispose of items in your home, please consider donating to our bazaar. We always need unique souvenirs, classic tea sets, glass, costume and fine jewellery, books, “attic treasures”, toys, games and any special, hand-made items. Closer to the date we would also appreciate home baking and preserves.

This year, there are two new items for sale which will make excellent gifts — unique handmade fly-fishing lures in several designs and beautiful Advent candles to give light to your families and friends during the darkest time of the year.

If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to call either Liz 613-745-4677 or Linda 613-298-9980. We would be happy to pick up boxes from you and thank you in advance for considering St Bart’s. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 7th at 125 MacKay Street from 12 pm to 4 p.m.

—  Linda Assad-Butcher and Liz Heatherington, Co-Conveners

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