Youth Work Trip 2018 Auction

***Check back often! New items are still being added! Still have something you want to donate to the auction? No problem. Email FirstCongAuction@gmail.com.***

This auction begins online and finishes at the Feast, Pray, Love dinner on February 10. For more information about the dinner please see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feast-pray-love-dinner-and-dance-tickets-42341165566

This auction is a fundraiser for the First Cong youth Work Camp service trip. In June 2018 our youth are heading to Heifer International’s ranch in Arkansas. During this immersive week they’ll learn about global poverty relief and ecological sustainability, while serving in a rural agricultural setting. Through the Global Village simulation they’ll experience what it’s like for people around the world who live in poverty - carrying water long distances to their homes, choosing between medicine for parents or food for children. They’ll learn about the effects of large-scale farming on the health of our planet and workers. They’ll also learn about sustainable alternatives like organic farming and education in ‘developed’ and developing nations.

This experience is a powerful tradition of Work Camp, and creates intensely compassionate and inspired catalysts for a more sustainable future.

THANK YOU for your support!

First Congregational Church is a progressive Christian Church committed to: Faith as a Journey, Compassionate Service, and Inclusion of All.

Youth Mission: To enable our youth to be the best versions of themselves; to engage 6th to 12th grade youth in faith formation, fellowship and life guidance. Middle School explores the stories of Jesus, his life, and his times to internalize his teachings of love and inclusion. High School teens apply the Christian stories and values as guides to holistic living. By graduation, we hope that youth know themselves as spiritual beings and develop a personal faith and relationship with God.

This year we’re enriching the ministry with more opportunities for deepening faith and friendships. One highlight is that Sunday mornings focus on spiritual growth and monthly Youth Groups focus on community bonding. In addition, all youth attend worship the first Sunday of each month to be an integral part of the life of our church.

The online auction will close at 2pm on Saturday, February 10. Bidding will open again at the Feast, Pray, Love Dinner and Dance that evening as a silent auction. The silent auction will end at 7:15pm and the cashiers will begin check out at 8pm. You can pay with cash, check, or credit card at the event.

For more information about the live event go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feast-pray-love-dinner-and-dance-tickets-42341165566

If you cannot attend the live event, don't worry you can still participate by entering a proxy bid. You will be notified if you won the item on Saturday night. You can pay by credit card (use keyword Workcamp for text to give - directions here http://www.firstcong.net/texttogive.html) or pay by check at church on Sunday. Items can be picked up on Sunday, February 11. If this timing doesn't work, email FirstCongAuction@gmail.com to make other arrangements.