Welcome!

The Thanks4Giving Auction is our church's biggest fundraising event and a great way to bring people together. Do you have a special talent, skill, or a unique service to offer? Can you host a dinner? Click Donate below. Then, on December 2nd, join us for a night of fun, friends, and food, where you can bid on and win the wonderful items, artwork, services, events, and one-of-a-kind offerings others have also generously donated. If you have questions about the auction, you can reach us at auction@kentuu.org.

With the auction only 73 days away, now is the time to think about what you can donate.

If you aren't sure what to offer, browse the current catalog to see what others have offered. Need inspiration? View prior years' programs - 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to email us about volunteering to help with the auction

You can also visit us at the auction table in Fessenden Hall in October and November.

The auction committee is looking for new members. If you are interested in being a part of this group of fun and dedicated volunteers please contact us right away!

Auction: Saturday, December 2, 2017

Doors open at 6:00 pm for the silent auction. Silent Auction tables close at 6:45, 7:00, and 7:15 pm. Dinner begins at 7:00 pm, and the live auction begins at 7:30 pm. Checkout will be available starting at 8:00 pm; however, be aware that if you check out before the end of the live auction, your invoice may be missing some of your purchases. Revised final invoices will be issued by email after the event.

The theme is Winter WUUnderland. You are invited to dress in your festive winter finery.

Tickets are $20 for an individual. Couples sharing a bidder number should purchase a couples ticket for $40. Free child care is available for tickets purchased at least one week in advance.

Entering Items Online

1. Please put in an estimated value and minimum bid price – you know your item better than we do and we hate to guess!
2. Capitalize all important words in the title (but not “and,” “the” or “by” for example).
3. Spell out numbers in titles (i.e Three Gold Rings, not 3 Gold Rings).
4. Pick the most appropriate category for your event or item.
5. Make sure to check the box (Winner takes it home?) if your item is a “thing.”
6. All descriptions should end with a period or exclamation points, even if the description is not a sentence.
7. If you are hosting an event with more than 4 guests, you should pick a date and time.
8. Putting in a picture of your item is very, very helpful.
9. Put your items in early – the deadline is November 19 by midnight for the catalog.

Please note that the auction committee reserves the right to determine which items will be offered in the Live Auction. Because there is a limited amount of space for the Silent Auction, some donated items may be gently declined and/or reserved for Holiday Share

Gift Certificates are available.

New this year! Buy a gift certificate for a friend to spend at the auction like cash. Contact the auction committee or visit the auction table in Fessenden Hall between services in October and November to purchase gift certificates.

We are fortunate to have Bob Hale - Benefit Auctioneer who has offered us his services again this year.