Donation deadline – 9 October

Click here to register your auction donation now

On Saturday, November 2nd, Vancouver Unitarians will host a much-loved and anticipated evening fundraising event: a live auction and social evening in Hewett Centre.

A selection of time and talent services will also be available for silent auction bidding in Hewett Centre on three consecutive Sundays: October 13, 20 and 27.

Not only will this raise much-needed deficit-busting funds for VanU, but it also presents an interesting and creative opportunity to make new connections within the congregation. We welcome your participation as an auction donor or buyer.

The program

Date: Saturday, November 2nd

• 5:30 pm – Registration
• 5:30 pm to 7 pm – last chance to bid on silent auction items in the Fireside Room
• 6:00 pm to 7 pm – Social hour with live entertainment, free non-alcoholic beverages, a cash bar for beer and wine, and your potluck contribution of appetizer finger food.
• 7 pm – live auction in begins

Your donation

We are asking for non-material donations of services or consumables. Please submit your donation by October 9, 2024.

Click here to register your donation to the auction.

Be creative!

Donation ideas and some examples from previous T&T auctions:

• VanU sermon subject of your choice
• ski lessons
• guided art tour
• ritual of your choice
• day of sailing
• one room in your home painted
• gardening help for 4 hours
• oil painting of your garden or house
• guided hatha yoga series
• Japanese dinner
• guided bicycle tour
• tap dance lessons
• sacher torte
• French meal
• editing non-fiction
• one pie a month for a year
• children’s figure skating lesson
• knife & scissor sharpening
• computer/cell phone training/repair
• a musical event

Children and youth

Children and youth are also invited to donate their time and talent, with the approval and supervision of their parents/guardians.

Some examples:

• a car wash
• help produce a TikTok video
• provide a hip-hop dance lesson

How the auction will work

Silent auction item bid sheets will be available in Hewett Centre on three consecutive Sundays: October 13, 20 and 27. The winning bidder will be announced during the live auction or will be contacted by phone or email and will be asked for full payment within 30 days.

Live auction bidders will provide their name and contact information at registration and will receive a bidding paddle. A live auctioneer will conduct the auction.

Payment

As the auction progresses, a cumulative record of each bidder’s winning bid will be kept. Volunteers will be available in the Lindsey-Priestley Room to take payment when you finish bidding for the evening. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, or e-transfer.

All sales are final. Arrangements concerning time and place of service, where necessary, are to be made between donor and buyer.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the auction, you can contact Cheryl Amundsen or visit the board table after Sunday service.