“I Will Always Love You” 2026 Auction
Welcome to the 2026 TVUUC Auction! This year, we draw inspiration from the legacy of East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton, whose life reflects values we cherish at TVUUC: generosity, compassion, authenticity, creativity, and care for others. Dolly reminds us that kindness is more than a feeling. It comes alive when we share our gifts, support one another, and put our values into action.
The annual auction is one of the most meaningful ways we support the life and work of our congregation. Funds raised help sustain TVUUC’s worship services, religious education programs, justice initiatives, music ministry, pastoral care, community outreach, and the many opportunities for connection that strengthen our congregation throughout the year.
Whether you donate an item, offer an experience, place a bid, or purchase something special, your participation helps make our shared mission possible. Thank you for being part of this tradition of generosity, fun, and community. Together, we continue building a vibrant and welcoming TVUUC for all.
We are excited to announce that the 2025 TVUUC “Let the Sunshine In” Auction website is up and running and ready for donations!
The TVUUC auction is a very important fundraising event for the church but it is also a great way to bring people together! This year the auction’s total focus is on making connections with people: in-person dinners, events, parties, performances, workshops, lessons, services, etc. along with food delivered and travel and lodging.
This year, all bidding will, once again, be conducted on-line, as we have done for the past four years.
Deadline for donations: (*Deadline to be included in the printable catalogue.)
Sunday, November 16th*
Bidding dates:
Thursday, December 4th, 6:00pm Auction opens for bidding
Saturday, December 6th, 9:00pm Auction bidding closes
Sunday, December 7th, 3:00pm Auction reopens for unsold items
Sunday, December 14th, 9:00pm Auction closes for unsold items
To get into the auction website and begin donating (and later, bidding) go to:
http://www.togetherauction.com/tvuuc
Click here for detailed Donor instructions.
Click here for detailed Bidding Instructions.
Before the bidding opens, make sure you know your Bidder Number (See Bidder Instructions). If you have never received one, contact and we will give you one. (No Bidder number is required to enter a donation)
If you have further questions, email the auction committee at
Also, look for an Auction information table in the Fellowship Hall after Sunday services, beginning in October.
Have fun!