Alternative Gifts Fair Raises $94,068!

Nov 14

What an incredible weekend! Thanks to the generosity, creativity, and compassion of our community, the 2025 Alternative Gifts Fair raised an amazing $94,068 in support of local and global mission partners. We are thrilled to announce that $14,000 of those funds will be awarded to this year’s featured nonprofit, Friends of Shiloh Garden.

From November 7–9, our church campus was filled with the energy of socially responsible shopping, connection, and giving. Over 30 missional outreach booths, artisans, and community groups came together to offer meaningful gifts that extend kindness far beyond the holiday season. Every purchase made a difference—supporting vital ministries in Denton and around the world.

A special thank you goes to the incredibly talented local artists who donated their work to the Community & Congregational Artisans (CCA) Booth. Your generosity helps ensure that each year, a local nonprofit receives essential support. This year’s recipient, Friends of Shiloh Garden, continues its inspiring work of feeding neighbors across Denton County with fresh, homegrown produce and eggs. Their mission to nourish our community aligns beautifully with the heart of the Alternative Gifts Fair.

To everyone who shopped, volunteered, donated, shared the event, or invited a friend—thank you. Your presence helped shine God’s love in tangible ways.

Learn more about the mission and impact of the Alternative Gifts Fair at fumcdenton.com/agf.