Be-YoUU-tiful! Live Auction and Dinner: May 9, 2026

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent Annual Live Auction and Dinner will take place in Hobbs Hall on May 9. Doors will open at 5:30pm; dinner is served at 6pm; and the Live Auction kicks off at 7pm. Please consider donating events, dinners, outings, services, and one-of-a-kind or unique items of special interest to be auctioned live at this event. Smaller and/or seasonal items, large group events, and services will also be sold at fixed prices.

Tickets are available for $25/person through the catalog. Door sales are limited! This year's menu will feature Chicken Parmesan or Eggplant Parmesan (both are gluten-friendly). Please purchase the ticket that corresponds with your meal choice (vegan or non-vegan). Childcare for children of elementary school age or younger is included in your ticket price, but you must reserve a spot by May 2.

If you have any questions or need to reserve childcare, email the auction committee at auction@kentuu.org.

See our Frequently Asked Questions for more details!

Volunteer Opportunities

We can't make this auction happen without our invaluable volunteers. Please sign up online at Signupgenius. If you have any questions, email us at auction@kentuu.org . Volunteers are eligible for complimentary admission to the event.

The auction team is always looking for helpers. Working with the auction team is a great way to make new friends and get to know others in the congregation! Contact us to discuss how your skills and talents can help our church.

Now is the time to donate – the deadline is May 3 by midnight

If you aren't sure what to offer, browse the catalog to see what others have offered. There you will also find links to prior years' catalog. Please make sure any event or activity you offer taking place on the church campus meets the current COVID safety guidelines issued by the Board of Trustees.

The Live Auction will happen on May 9, 20265 at 7:00 pm. If you can't be there in person, join in the fun via Zoom NEED NEW ZOOM LINK

Auction - Live Event
Time: May 17, 2025 6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91289079802

You may purchase FIXED-PRICE items and events ONLINE starting at 5:00 pm on the day of the auction.

IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE FIXED-PRICE ITEMS WHILE ATTENDING THE AUCTION IN PERSON please bring along a phone or tablet. Bidding is on-line at www.togetherauction.com/kentuu. Terminals (staffed by friendly helpers) will also be available to make purchases in Hobbs Hall.

Tips for Entering Donations Online

1. Enter an estimated value and minimum bid price – you know your item better than we do and we hate to guess!
2. Pick the most appropriate category for your event or item.
3. Upload a picture of your item. You can contact auction@kentuu.org if you need help adding a picture.
4. If you are hosting an event with more than 4 guests, pick a date and time.
5. Make sure to check the "Tangible" box (Winner takes it home) if your item is a “thing” that will be collected by the top bidder.
6. Capitalize the first letter of all important words in the title (but not “and,” “the” or “by” for example).
7. Spell out numbers in titles (i.e Three Gold Rings, not 3 Gold Rings).
8. If your item or service is to be delivered, please indicate the distance radius (from Kent) within which you are willing to deliver.
9. If you require the buyer to pick up the item, note that in your description.
10. If you would like to host an event on the church campus, first check the calendar for availability and then reserve the space by contacting the Church Administrator.

Please note that the auction committee reserves the right to gently decline items for this auction.

Item No.	Donor	Featured Item	Date	Qty	$ Each
ATX4	AUCTION	Individual Admission One admission to the live event at Hobbs Hall on May 9, 2026. Doors open at 5:30pm. Dinner starts at 6pm. Bidding starts at 7pm. Winners of physical, non-perishable items can take home their winnings that night! Our dinner that evening will feature Chicken Parmesan. Childcare is available for children elementary age or younger- email auction@kentuu.org with the names and ages of your children by May 2nd.		100	25.0