UCFM Hosts “Blessings & Bargains: Community Hope Market,” a Community-Wide Garage Sale at New Campus
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United Christian Faith Ministries Launches First Community Event at New Florida Boulevard Campus with “Blessings & Bargains: Community Hope Market”
The community-wide garage sale marks milestone in church expansion; offers affordable household and office goods and free vendor space to welcome neighbors
BATON ROUGE, La. — Feb. 21, 2026 — United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) will host its first major community event at its newly acquired Florida Boulevard campus with “Blessings & Bargains: Community Hope Market,” a community-wide garage sale, on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 15151 Florida Blvd.
The Community Hope Market marks a significant milestone in the church’s expansion journey and serves as an official welcome to nearby residents, families, and local businesses. Designed as both a practical outreach and a community-building experience, the event combines the scale and value of a large garage sale with the heart of neighborhood connection.
Shoppers can expect a wide selection of affordable household goods, clothing, furniture, office furniture, equipment, and storage solutions—items curated to support families, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
“This is about more than a garage sale,” said Dr. Mark A. Ellis Sr., Senior Pastor of United Christian Faith Ministries. “It’s about opening our doors, meeting our neighbors, and being a practical resource to the community. We want people to know we’re here, we care, and we’re committed to serving this area well.”
The Florida Boulevard campus was acquired in October 2025 as part of UCFM’s Builders of the Kingdom Capital Campaign. Over the next 12 to 15 months, the property will be developed to include a new sanctuary, a K–8 Academic Learning Academy, a wellness center, and an entrepreneurship hub—further expanding the ministry’s impact in the region.
Free vendor space is available for individuals, small businesses, and organizations interested in participating in the Feb. 21 event.
For more information or to reserve vendor space, contact
Sister Rita Anderson Hawkins at (225) 931-7322.
About United Christian Faith Ministries
Founded in 2001, United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) is a Baton Rouge–based, 2,500-member congregation led by Senior Pastor Dr. Mark A. Ellis Sr. From seven founding members, UCFM has grown into a multi-dimensional faith organization with more than 40 active ministry areas focused on worship, discipleship, education, health and wellness, and community outreach. UCFM is committed to strengthening individuals, families, and neighborhoods morally, socially, domestically, economically, and spiritually, while fulfilling its mission to bring people of all races to Jesus and into His family, develop their faith into Christlike maturity, and equip believers for ministry in the church and lifelong mission in the world.
For more information, visit ucfministries.org or call (225) 927-1161.
Media Contact:
Kerwin Fealing
+1 (225) 993-5370
Miracle Ennis
Marketing@ucfministries.org
United Christian Faith Ministries Launches First Community Event at New Florida Boulevard Campus with “Blessings & Bargains: Community Hope Market”
The community-wide garage sale marks milestone in church expansion; offers affordable household and office goods and free vendor space to welcome neighbors
BATON ROUGE, La. — Feb. 21, 2026 — United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) will host its first major community event at its newly acquired Florida Boulevard campus with “Blessings & Bargains: Community Hope Market,” a community-wide garage sale, on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 15151 Florida Blvd.
The Community Hope Market marks a significant milestone in the church’s expansion journey and serves as an official welcome to nearby residents, families, and local businesses. Designed as both a practical outreach and a community-building experience, the event combines the scale and value of a large garage sale with the heart of neighborhood connection.
Shoppers can expect a wide selection of affordable household goods, clothing, furniture, office furniture, equipment, and storage solutions—items curated to support families, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
“This is about more than a garage sale,” said Dr. Mark A. Ellis Sr., Senior Pastor of United Christian Faith Ministries. “It’s about opening our doors, meeting our neighbors, and being a practical resource to the community. We want people to know we’re here, we care, and we’re committed to serving this area well.”
The Florida Boulevard campus was acquired in October 2025 as part of UCFM’s Builders of the Kingdom Capital Campaign. Over the next 12 to 15 months, the property will be developed to include a new sanctuary, a K–8 Academic Learning Academy, a wellness center, and an entrepreneurship hub—further expanding the ministry’s impact in the region.
Free vendor space is available for individuals, small businesses, and organizations interested in participating in the Feb. 21 event.
For more information or to reserve vendor space, contact
Sister Rita Anderson Hawkins at (225) 931-7322.
About United Christian Faith Ministries
Founded in 2001, United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) is a Baton Rouge–based, 2,500-member congregation led by Senior Pastor Dr. Mark A. Ellis Sr. From seven founding members, UCFM has grown into a multi-dimensional faith organization with more than 40 active ministry areas focused on worship, discipleship, education, health and wellness, and community outreach. UCFM is committed to strengthening individuals, families, and neighborhoods morally, socially, domestically, economically, and spiritually, while fulfilling its mission to bring people of all races to Jesus and into His family, develop their faith into Christlike maturity, and equip believers for ministry in the church and lifelong mission in the world.
For more information, visit ucfministries.org or call (225) 927-1161.
Media Contact:
Kerwin Fealing
+1 (225) 993-5370
Miracle Ennis
Marketing@ucfministries.org
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This is a wonderful effort!