• A major fundraiser to raise revenue for the church.
  • An opportunity for an evening of fun and fellowship.
  • The auction is named in remembrance of a church member who was instrumental in the success of past service auctions.

How does it work?

  • The auction has two formats
    • Silent
    • Live
  • All the Items that are auctioned off are donated by members of the church.
  • Silent Auction Item Ideas
    • household items
    • pieces of art
    • fixed price dinners and activities
    • activities for social gatherings (hikes, game or movie nights, etc.)
    • baked goods
    • themed baskets
  • There will be a raffle – Raffle tickets will give you a chance to win such things as:
    • Gift cards to various restaurants
    • Visa gift card

Live Auction Item Ideas
Usually Larger Ticket Items ~ Examples from previous years include:

      • Greek Dinner for 8
      • 1 week at a Northern California Cottage
      • Framed Art
      • Rolling Happy Hour
      • A private performance from a local band
      • Tickets to a play followed by dessert at someone’s home
  • The silent, fixed price, and raffle items are online
  • The live auction is at church in the Sanctuary.
  • In addition, we also raise money that evening for a charity.  This year we will raise funds for a new playground at our new church home. We are looking into both a traditional playground, a natural playground, and/or a combination of the two.
  • Before the live auction this year, we’re having a chili cook off and Apple Pie bake off
  • Childcare is provided

How do I donate and bid on things?

  • To submit any auction item, click the link in the eNews or go to the church website under “2024 Mike Poldulke Service Auction.”
  • To be able to bid on something you must have a bidder number. If you have participated in the past few years, you will have a bidder number and it will be emailed to you shortly before the silent auction opens.  If you need a bidder number,  go HERE to register for a bidder number.

    • You will use that to bid on all auction items and purchase flights and bowls for the chili and pie contests.
    • For the online option, you will simply be using your number.
    • The night of the live auction you will receive a bidder paddle with your number on it that you will raise during the live auction.
  • Following the auction, you will receive an online bill listing all items won and the amount due.
  • Payments can be made online, or in person Sunday mornings via check, or mail your check to the church office.

Questions?

Call/email: 507-282-5209/office@uurochmn.org