Knox United Church has fallen short of its effort to reach the semi-final round of the Avivia Community Fund contest.
The Fort Frances church finished just 250 votes back of the top ten which will move on.
It entered the contest in hopes of winning funding for its building renewal project.
They will kick off fundraising locally with a dinner and silent auction to take place December 7.
Tickets are available at Brockie Jewellers and Fort Frances General Supply