Welcome to Beaver Ridge Online Auction Site! Our auction is an important fundraising event for the church 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 or offer an interesting outing? Then you've come to the right place. If you have questions about the auction, you can reach us at BRUMCAuction@gmail.com.

Catalog

Browse and bid on items & events (You can see past catalogs here too) Calendar

See when events are scheduled Statement

View your events' guest lists & see your purchases
 Donate

Donate items & events

Wednesday, Nov 13th: Hoedown to kick off Auction at 5-7 pm.

Doors open at 5:00 pm for the Hoedown to kick off the Auction. There will be a laptop to help register & obtain bid ids. You can bring your own laptop so that we can get you setup for your convenience. Dinner and socializing following till 7:00 pm.

On Saturday, Nov 16, there will be a HELP session for last min. bids from 6-9 pm. The Auction Ends on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9 pm.

On October 2, we begin accepting donations online. On the Wednesdays in October, we will be providing assistance in the FLC to those donors and preparing bidders: Oct. 2,16 & 23 at 5-7 pm and Oct 30 from 5-9 pm. The deadline for all donations with be October 30st by 9:00 pm.

Auction How To’s: How to Log in and Donate. Watch the video here.

How to Make a Donation

If you aren’t sure what to offer, browse the online catalog to see what others have offered. You can view prior years there too.

Entering New Donations

  1. Pick the most appropriate category for your donation.
    • Good Stuff = crafts, gently used art, jewelry, housewares, and clothing.
    • Food, Fun & Frolic = dinners, specialty foods, excursions, and vacation rentals.
  2. Craft a catchy title with important words capitalized and numbers spelled out.
  3. Write engaging descriptions with dimensions, colors, materials, etc.
  4. All descriptions should end with a period or exclamation point, even if the description is not a sentence.
  5. Physical items should have minimum bids of at least $15. Services should have minimum bids of at least $10.
  6. Make sure to check the box (Is this a physical object?) if your item is a “thing.” If so, please indicate if you want the winning bidder to pick it up at your home OR if you will deliver it to them or meet at church.
  7. Putting in a picture of your item is very, very important. Your auction team can help you with this.
  8. If you are hosting an event with more than 4 guests, you should pick a date and time.
  9. Select “Save.”

Entering Repeat Donations

To repeat donations from prior years, you can use the "Offer Again" link next to those items on your prior year's statement. Starting from this year's statement, click the "2024 Feb" inside the "Other Years" box to see your last auction statement. (You can go all the way back to 2024)

With your help, this year’s Auction will raise the funds needed to support the good work of the BRUMC Church and continue to build a beloved community that will sustain us through the coming months. We hope to hear from you soon! Our church needs your creativity and generosity for a successful event!

Also see Frequently Asked Questions.

What if I want to make a financial donation?

(if you are looking for how to pay your balance due)

Some general suggestions for offerings might be:

  • Homemade desserts, soups, breads and meals.
  • Gently used small items (i.e. lamps, small kitchen appliances, sports equipment, etc.).
  • Handcrafts or works of art made by members of our community.
  • Lessons and classes that can be offered in person or online. The Auction team can help you plan a successful event.
  • Meals or gatherings of all stripes.
  • Outdoor excursions and events.
  • Online or in-person social events – musical performances, games, share a topic of interest, book discussion, etc.
  • Offer the use of your vacation home, camper, or a boat ride
  • For Eco-friendly suggestions see this list.

Volunteer Opportunities

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

You can also visit us at the auction table in Admin Building.