Sharing Our Joy: Spring 2026 Auction
This year’s auction, Sharing Our Joy! will be held online from Saturday May 2 through Saturday May 9, with items and price points for everyone!
- Our popular annual Spring Auction is UUCWC’s biggest fundraiser!
- The Auction builds community, offering many opportunities for us to get to know each other better throughout the year.
- Your participation helps to make it successful: proceeds account for close to 10% of our annual operational budget.
A portion of the Auction proceeds over the targeted budget amount will be donated to a social justice organization outside UUCWC.
Auction Dates to remember:
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- Contribution Form here submission deadline: Monday, March 30.
- Auction Book distribution Sunday, April 19: (As a guide, last year’s Auction Book available online here),
- Registration on the online site begins April 19 (details provided on that date).
- Auction Preview Party on Friday, May 1 at 6:00 pm: Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Refreshments, Display of Items, Door Prizes and Raffle Baskets. Online Demo/Registration Assistance! Advance Tickets $30/person; $35 at door. Must be present to win Door Prize. Payment for tickets via cash, check, PayPal or Venmo (note for auction party).
- Virtual online auction begins Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am. Bidding continues all week!
- Last chance to bid is Saturday, May 9, by 9:00 pm.
- Our online auction site will include graphic representations of each item being offered. There’s something for you in this year’s auction, at all price points.
- Many contribution tips are available: Affordable Ideas here; Family-Friendly Ideas here; Contribution Ideas & Info here; Overview here; Contribution Form here. If you are a business, consider placing an ad as a way to support UUCWC here.
- New to the auction or want a review?The Auction Team is available in the lobby after Sunday worship services. Get information in the weekly emails and the CrossCurrents newsletter.
- If you have questions or would like more information, contact the auction team of Barbara Drew, Lori O’Neil, Jayme Trott, or Marcia Wittmann at auction@uucwc.org.
