Author: Barbara Drew

Celebrating Our Connections, Our Success: Thank You to Our Community!

by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee A New Orleans Feast, Mandala Immersive Art Workshop, Self-guided Tour of Hidden Philly Gems, and a Silver UU Chalice Medallion may not seem to have a common link, but they do – they all were offers in our auction “Celebrating Our Connections!” And they were all offered by the … Continue reading Celebrating Our Connections, Our Success: Thank You to Our Community!

Celebrating Our Connections! Auction 2024 Many Ways for Fun, Food and Fellowship!

by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee The much-anticipated UUCWC Spring Auction is just days away! Now’s the time to plan your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising, event. Online bidding opens here on Saturday, May 4, at 9:00 am., and continues through Saturday, May 11, ending promptly at 9:00 pm. You’re invited to the In-person … Continue reading Celebrating Our Connections! Auction 2024 Many Ways for Fun, Food and Fellowship!

Celebrating Our Connections Through UUCWC’s 2024 Online Auction

by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee UUCWC has been hosting the annual Auction for more than thirty years. It’s a tried-and-true event, but it’s never tiring to support the church through our collective innovation and fun ideas. Once again, we invite you to explore the many reasons to contribute an item, event, service, craft, or … Continue reading Celebrating Our Connections Through UUCWC’s 2024 Online Auction

We Did it Together: Keeping it Kindled! Surpasses Fundraising Goal!

by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee UUCWC’s fourth online auction “Keeping it Kindled!” was a very successful event as a fun-raiser and fundraiser, from the kick-off party to the lively and competitive bidding on several items just before the close at 9 pm on May 6. Having a targeted amount of $31,050 for our annual … Continue reading We Did it Together: Keeping it Kindled! Surpasses Fundraising Goal!

Keeping It Kindled! Top Ten Reasons to Participate in the 2023 Online Auction

by Barbara Drew, Co-chair, Auction Committee We invite you to explore the many reasons to contribute an item, event, service, craft, or gift card to support our community and participate in the bidding and purchasing during the auction event. Some examples of the items you could offer, bid on, and purchase follow our top 10 … Continue reading Keeping It Kindled! Top Ten Reasons to Participate in the 2023 Online Auction

Auction 2022: ‘Sing into Spring’ and We’re Still Singing!

While the Online Auction ended Saturday, May 7th at midnight, the benefits of the auction keep on going! Our 3rd online auction, Sing into Spring, resulted in over $37,000 in funds raised (gross proceeds), with net proceeds exceeding our targeted budget.  For the 4th year, pursuant to a congregational vote in 2018, UUCWC is able … Continue reading Auction 2022: ‘Sing into Spring’ and We’re Still Singing!

Sing into Spring! Auction 2022: There’s Something for Everybody!

The much anticipated UUCWC Spring Auction, “Sing into Spring,” is right around the corner! Now’s the time to look ahead and plan your participation in this fundraising and fun-raising, event. Online bidding opens Saturday, April 30, at 9:00 am, and continues through Saturday, May 7, ending promptly at 11:59 pm. You’re invited to two Auction … Continue reading Sing into Spring! Auction 2022: There’s Something for Everybody!

Earth Day: Time to Celebrate and Act (and Take Home a Native Plant)

On Sunday, April 24, in honor of Earth Day, UUCWC’s worship service with guest minister, Rev. Megan Lynes, and climate activist Nazish Riaz, titled “When All Life Depends On It” will focus on stories of determination, courage and positive change from the perspective of people living in almost uninhabitable places. This year marks the 52nd … Continue reading Earth Day: Time to Celebrate and Act (and Take Home a Native Plant)