It's auction time again!
Our annual auction is second only to our pledge drive in terms of money raised in support of JUC's ministries that encourage us to Deepen to our truest selves, Connect authentically with others, and Engage with needs greater than our own. Unlike our pledges which we reflect upon and make privately, the auction invites us to enter the fray. Come for an evening of fun. There will be costumes, good food, and energy aplenty.
Each auction has its own theme. This year, our theme invites us to embody the reality that our church is a refuge of hope in troubling times. We will lean into the music and mood of the 60's to create
All UU Need is Love.
While we are looking back in time for our theme, we continue to move ourselves into the future (or present, really) by supporting our church through this fun event. As we did last year, JUC will have its own auction application for your cell phone. You can view the catalog of donated items, services, and gatherings on it, as well as enter your bid - before you even get to the auction!
Tickets for the auction will be sold on Sundays from now through March, as well as online. If cell phones and computers just aren't your thing, there will be people with iPads at the ready on the night of the auction to help you enter your bids early and often.
So mark your calendars for March 9. Figure out a costume or come as yourself. Let yourself connect in a spirit of fun and generosity.
See you there!
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Be Part of Our Success
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This all-church event is the biggest and best party of the year, and it raises over
$50,000 for JUC's annual budget.
The auction doesn't just make money for JUC, it offers bidders a chance to make new friends and share new experiences by attending dinners and other events throughout the year. Bidders can also purchase vacation getaways, lessons offered by experts, fabulous homemade desserts, and much more.
Each year, the auction committee works hard to put this all together, but none of it could happen without you!
What can you do to make this the best auction ever?
- BUY TICKETS online or at the auction table: Sundays, January 20 - March 3
- DONATE at least one auction item, service, or event by Sunday, February 24
- VOLUNTEER to help with the party! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or brand new to JUC, we need you!
- Help solicit donations from businesses
- Bring gently-used toys or purchase gift cards to kid-friendly venues for the children's auction
- Wear a costume
- Invite your friends!
What can you donate? Think about asking friends to offer an event with you! You can get help with donation ideas at the auction table on Sunday mornings.
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Our Mobile Auction
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We will be using HANDBID, a mobile silent auction platform that allows you to bid from your smartphone.
Save time at check-in by getting set up and bidding BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE HANDBID APP
Please note we strongly recommend you "Enable Notifications" when you open it. This will allow you to get push notifications for "Outbid" messages during the auction.
STEP 2: SIGN UP
Next you can create an account. From the App home screen, tap on "GET STARTED" button and complete the information (please use your cell phone as the phone number). Tap NEXT.
Handbid will text you a 5 digit code. Enter this code to log in.
Once you are logged in, select
ALL UU NEED IS LOVE from the list of auctions and START BIDDING!
No smartphone? No problem.
You will be able to access the auction
online on your computer before the event and we will have iPads available at the event to get you signed up and bidding!
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All UU Need is Love
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This year is a throwback to the time of the Beatles when Love was a national conversation. The years of long hair and headbands. Peace and possibilities await you at the auction! A groovy adventure or dinner with new friends? Yummy treats or Scooby snacks made especially for you? Items and experiences for children (and adults) of all ages?
Our auction theme this year is
All UU Need is LOVE
! That's right, dig out your bell bottoms and tie-dye. Deck yourself out in peace or flower necklaces. Costume options abound!
To make the auction a success, we need lots of
Volunteers
to help transform JUC, provide support during the auction, and clean up afterward.
Are you a creative, crafty type? Join the decorations team by contacting
Julie Duhegraham.
Interested in bartending? Selling tickets? Playing with the kids? Helping folks bid using an iPad? Sign up to lend a hand!
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Children and Youth at the Auction
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We have a long tradition of planning extra-special fun for our kids during the auction, and this year is no exception:
Our youngest babes and tots (birth-4) will be cared for and played with in the church nursery with carefully screened adult and youth caregivers.
Elementary kids will enjoy their hope and love party with kid-friendly fare, use "Groovy Greenbacks" to bid on donated toys, games, and books at their very own live auction then wind down with age-appropriate movies.
Middle schoolers will create their own revelry with special programming, and high school youth are encouraged to join the fun with the adults.
Please contact Gillie Bishop if you'd like to get involved!
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14350 W 32nd Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
303-279-5282
www.jeffersonunitarian.org
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Saturday,
March 9
