Make a General Tax-Deductible Gift
As a mission congregation of the United Methodist Church, North Alabama Conference
and registered 501-c 3 nonprofit, your gift is much appreciated and tax-deductible. General giving supports our operational funds, which provide safety and care for the unhoused Sunday-Thursday and pays the salaries of people who have experienced poverty and homelessness.
Dedicated or Sponsorship Giving
To support the 2026 First Annual COTR Chili Cook-Off as a sponsor*, donate $100 and write “Sponsor 26” in the note with your giving.
To buy a ticket to the 2026 Chili Cook-Off, donate $25 and write “Ticket 26” in the note with your giving. Your ticket purchase also pays for one of our members experiencing economic vulnerability to attend the event and fellowship with you.
Other dedicated giving will be honored as appropriate to our ministries. For example, some people love giving to support our bus pass ministry, helping the vulnerable with transportation. Email us if you have questions about dedicated giving.
or SEND A CHECK TO:
Church of the Reconciler, 112 14th ST N, Birmingham, AL 35203
*Sponsorship Details
Fundraiser Date: Friday, February 27, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at our location
1) Respond to this email to let us know you want to sponsor
2) Give $100
Put “sponsorship 26” in the note with your giving.
3) Decide on your favorite chili recipe and select a cook
You’ll need to bring 10-12 quarts of chili to the cook-off
4) Invite friends to buy tickets ($25) to the fundraiser
Put “ticket 26" in the note with your giving.
Ticket purchase covers you plus one of COTR’s members who are financially vulnerable. This event will bring people together across communities.
5) Encourage friends to come to the cook-off ready to financially support COTR. They will be able to vote for your chili with their ticket stub, AND by donating additional money during the fundraiser. That’s right, votes for sale.
Want to Sponsor but not cook chili? That helps to cover supplies that we’ll need during the event. Just let us know you want to be a non-chili sponsor.