Tea Party
ANNUAL
Date: September 14, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30PM (Registration starts at 1:30PM)
Location: FCJ Christian Life Centre (219 19 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C8)
Before Aug 20: $45/Person; $350/Table Of 8
After Aug 20: $50/Person; $380/Table Of 8
Join us in one of our two open houses at 1:00 PM or 4:30 PM to see the renovated bathrooms and new flooring!
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August 6, 2025
Dear Friends of the FCJ Christian Life Centre,
Greetings of peace!
We are excited to invite you to our Annual Tea Party Fundraising event in Support of our Security Initiatives. It would be an honor to have you join us for an afternoon tea event.
Date: September 14, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30PM (Registration starts at 1:30PM)
Location: FCJ Christian Life Centre (219 19 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C8)
Last year, we held another successful tea party and raised $30,000 toward the $82,215 bathroom renovation project, helping the us to upgrade our 45-year-old toilets with eco-friendly models and new flooring. We are truly grateful for your help. We also thank the Government of Alberta for their matching donation of $41,107, through the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small Grant. Please read more about the report HERE. Join us in one of our two open houses at 1:00 PM or 4:30 PM to see the renovated bathrooms and new flooring!
This year, we hope to raise $50,000 toward the total project cost of $133,683.28. Your generosity will truly make a significant difference in ensuring that our Centre remains a safe, welcoming, and restful space for all. With the rise in break-in attempts, property damage, trespassing, and encounters with individuals affected by substance use and mental health challenges in the city, we are deeply concerned for the safety of the FCJ Sisters, our guests and staff, and the property itself. To respond to this, we are working on our Security Enhancement Project. The total project comprises three phases:
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To purchase tea party ticket(s) or to know other ways to participate in our annual fundraising event, please check out Ways to Participate to our Tea Party – Fundraising Event at FCJ Christian Life Centre below or visit our webpage at https://www.fcjcentre.ca/teaparty . Please RSVP by September 5, so we can plan accordingly.
The FCJ Centre relies solely on donations and revenue generated from our conferences. FCJ Centre has been incorporated in Alberta since February 26, 1979. Our charitable registration number is 118913581RR. Your contribution, regardless of the amount, would be greatly appreciated and tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more. For further information, please contact director@fcjcentre.ca or phone us during regular office hours at 403-228-4215. Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you at our event.
Warm regards,
Whitney Nagasan (sgd), Executive Director
WAYS TO PURCHASE TEA PARTY TICKETS:
1. Attend the Tea Party: Join us at the tea party and purchase tickets
Before Aug 20: $45/Person; $350/Table Of 8
After Aug 20: $50/Person; $380/Table Of 8
Please note that purchasing tea party tickets is not considered a donation and will not qualify for a tax receipt. However, in addition to purchasing tickets, any monetary contribution of $20 or more will be eligible for a tax receipt.
A. Online via CanadaHelps by scanning the QR code below or clicking HERE
B. By Mail. Please send a cheque payable to FCJ Christian Life Centre, to our address 219 - 19th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C8. Please write under remarks: Tea Party 2025 - Tickets
C. By Interac e-Transfer.
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Please e-transfer to: clcfinances@fcjcentre.ca
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Please don’t forget to write under remarks/message: Tea Party 2025 – Tickets
D. In Person at our Office at 219 - 19th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C8. You can visit the FCJ Centre anytime between Mon and Fri, from 9am to 4pm.
For Donations: If this is your FIRST TIME donating to FCJ Centre, please include your name, phone number, mailing address, and email address for tax purposes.
For options B, and C, please select preferred ticket delivery options:
• Email e-tickets: If you prefer electronic tickets, we can email them to you. Please let us know your name and the names of your party (if you are purchasing more than 1 ticket) along with a single email address and phone number.
• Pick up physical tickets: You can collect the physical tickets during our office hours. Please inform us of your preferred date and time for pick-up.
• Hold the physical tickets for you to pick up on the day of the event.
OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR TEA PARTY
2. Donate Gift Items: Contribute to the Silent Auction table by donating gift items such as a wine basket, women's accessories, gift cards and vouchers (spa day, restaurant, hotel, tours), electronics, game tickets, workshop tickets, or any heartfelt item. Please include the amount of the item’s fair market value (FMV).
3. Other Ways to Help: Volunteer with us, share the event, and help us pray for the success of this event.
4. Be our event sponsor.
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Help us raise $50,000 for security initiative by sponsoring any amount.
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Help underwrite portions of the event by offering financial support for specific aspects such as food, decoration, marquee tent rental, chairs, music and entertainment. You can contribute with amounts of $50, $75, $100, or any other amount you desire.
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Please note that sponsoring the tea party event is not considered a donation and will not qualify for a tax receipt.
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To sponsor or for further information, please contact Rita Khanchat, Associate Director, at (403) 228-4215 or email her at rita.khanchat@fcjcentre.ca
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
EVENT SPONSOR (Above $5,000)
As an Event Sponsor for the Tea Party, you will receive:
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Company name or individual name tagged as official event partner.
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"Event Sponsor" sign at FCJ Centre website’s event page linked to the sponsor’s website for the whole month of October.
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"Event Sponsor" sign at FCJ Centre entrance digital signage our high traffic area for the whole month of October.
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Individual or Company logo featured on FCJ Centre Social Media platforms for the whole month of October.
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Individual or Company logo featured on FCJ Centre’s October Newsletter linked to the sponsor’s website.
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Two (2) complimentary tickets 2-night stay with meals at FCJ Centre
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Two (2) complimentary tea party tickets
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Privilege to give out corporate flyers/ brochures during the entire duration of the event
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Live acknowledgment in public announcements during the event
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Certificate of Sponsorship and Thank you Letter
GOLD SPONSOR (Above $1,000 to $4,999.00)
As a Gold Sponsor for the Tea Party, you will receive:
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Company/ private individual’s name tagged as gold sponsor
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Individual or Company logo featured on FCJ Centre Social Media platforms for the whole month of October.
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Two (2) complimentary tea party tickets
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Privilege to give out corporate flyers/ brochures during the entire duration of the event
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Live acknowledgment in public announcements during the event
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Certificate of Sponsorship and Thank you Letter
SILVER SPONSOR (Above $500 to $999.00)
As a Silver Sponsor for the Autumn Tea Party, you will receive:
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Company/ private individual’s name tagged as silver sponsor
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Live acknowledgment in public announcements during the event
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Certificate of Sponsorship and Thank you Letter
To make a contribution or for further information, please contact Rita Khanchat, Associate Director, at (403) 228-4215 or email her at rita.khanchat@fcjcentre.ca
Join our 50/50 Raffle to support new security measures at our retreat and conference centre, including a security gate with access control and CCTV cameras.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 toward the total project cost of $133,683.28. Your support will help us continue to offer a safe, welcoming, and restful space for all.
Half the pot goes to the winner—half goes to enhancing the Centre’s safety.
Thank you for your generosity. Together, we can make a lasting difference.
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