What’s It All About? 

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• It’s our big fundraiser of the year! Funds raised go to support all church programs, from Music to Coffee Hour to Community Outreach.  

• Our auction is for everyone: Long-time members, newer friends, visitors and guests!

• Even if you’ve never participated in an auction before, we’ve made it very user-friendly and easy instructions are provided. 

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Save the date, and plan to attend!

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The 2025 Service Auction will have something for everyone, including:

• No-cost door prize drawings

• Items in every bidding range

• Fun, food, and entertainment

• Real time presence for our online community!

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Key dates:

• Jan. 1: The online donation form is active! Donate your event, service or item using the form on this page!

• Jan. 20: Deadline for donations

• Jan. 25: Catalogue of items available

• Jan. 30: Deadline to submit proxy forms

• Feb. 1: The BIG DAY!!

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Here’s How it Works

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1. Members and friends donate services or items to the auction. Some examples would be a home-made dinner, baked goods, yard work, or an outing of some kind. YOU can donate until January 20 with the online form on this page!

2. Donations are compiled into a booklet which will be available later in January 25. You can “shop” for the items that catch your eye, and decide how much you’ll spend on them. Our auction bids range from a few dollars to a hundred or more. There’s something for everyone!

3. On Auction Sunday, February 1, we’ll have the worship service and then go to the Clara Barton lounge and enjoy a low-cost lunch.  You’ll sign in to the auction and receive a bidder number.  When we get to the items you want, hold up your number to make a bid!   

4. You’ll receive a statement of the items you bid on successfully, and you can pay the day of the auction or in the weeks that follow. Checks can be made payable to the First Universalist Church, or you can pay online using the QR code we’ll have on hand.

5. If you cannot attend the auction on February 1, fill out the Proxy Form which will be available in the booklet AND online. Our proxy team will bid on your behalf! 

 

Other Fun Features and Notes:

• There will be door prizes, no purchase necessary!

• You can be “present” at the Auction, and see all of the shenanigans, online in real time, because of our OWL camera!!

Please note: Remote bidding must be done in advance, by using the proxy form. Remote bids cannot be made in real time.

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We need YOU!

We have many volunteer opportunities in the following areas:

• Set up

• Proxy team

• Tally/clerk help

• Lunch (bringing food, set up, and clean up!)

• Tech support

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To volunteer, ask questions, or get more info about the Service Auction, contact  auction@uuroc.org