Never been to the Serendipity Auction before? Here’s why you’ll have a great time!
Never been to the Serendipity Auction before? Here’s why you’ll have a great time
The Serendipity Auction is often called the “social highlight of the church calendar.” If you’ve never been to this spectacular event you may be wondering why—so let us share with you what the evening is like.
On November 10th at 5:30 pm, the sanctuary doors will open to reveal an elegant auction hall. You may get to know someone new over a delicious dinner (Curt’s Café got rave reviews last year, and will be providing the food again this year). You may decide to buy some raffle tickets to have a chance at some terrific prizes. Then walk around the silent auction tables and make some bids. Be sure you return to your desired items frequently to make sure you haven’t been outbid. There are items at every price point and for every interest. Bid on a gift basket, gift cards to your favorite restaurant, or beautiful handmade jewelry. Best of all are the many group events—join a Spanish dinner, a Civil War talk, or a spiritual exercise in walking a labyrinth—those are just a few examples of the wonderful opportunities to meet other church members or deepen relationships with members you already know.
After the silent auction closes, we’ll have the raffle drawing and an amusing musical interlude. Then the live auction will begin, and it’s full of excitement. Once again, we have a new auctioneer this year—and for the first time, it will be a woman. Before the live auction starts, make a game plan with the printed catalog for what to bid on. Each item will be announced and then watch as your fellow members and friends one up each other until the winning bid is made. Don’t hesitate to hold up your number when the item speaks to you. You don’t want to miss out when it’s going, going, gone!
If you are still on the fence, give it a shot. It’s a great evening out—wonderful food and conversation, free child care, and all for a good cause. Some members dress up, but many come as they are. Please join us—you won’t regret it.
Questions? Visit our table at the back of the sanctuary this Sunday to learn more or reserve dinner/childcare.
Click here to make your dinner reservation and reserve free childcare.
Click here to view the auction catalog.