New to the Serendipity Auction?
Never been to the Serendipity Auction before?
Here’s why you’ll have a great time!
Here’s why you’ll have a great time!
The Serendipity Auction is often called the “social highlight of the church calendar,” and for a good reason. If you’ve never been to this spectacular event, you may be wondering why it’s so popular—so let’s share with you what the evening is like:
- On November 16, 2019, at 5:30 pm, the sanctuary doors will open to reveal an elegant auction hall. Prior to that, you’ll register in the lobby and receive your bidding paddle, enabling you to bid.
- You may get to know someone new over a delicious dinner. Curt’s Café will be providing the food again this year, and we are so pleased to be supporting such a great organization.
- You may decide to buy some raffle tickets to have a chance to win some terrific prizes.
- You might then walk around the silent auction tables and place 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 retail store, or beautiful handmade jewelry.
- Best of all are the group events (e.g., Third Annual Taste of Lincoln Square)—which are 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 Brian Kirshenbaum, who was really funny when he was the auctioneer in 2017, will be with us again. The printed catalog will be available a week before the auction, so you can make a game plan for what to bid on. Each item will be announced and then watch as your fellow UCE members and friends try to “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!
Hopefully you now understand what an exciting event the annual Serendipity Auction is. 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 in casual attire. Please join us—you won’t regret it. Questions? Contact Co-Chairs Jenny Walsh or Susan Comstock.
Click here to make your dinner reservation and reserve free childcare.
Click here to view the auction catalog.